Cheltenham Town FC vs Crewe Alexandra FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 2
Overview
Match Preview
Cheltenham Town FC vs Crewe Alexandra FC — FA Cup at Jonny-Rocks Stadium.
- Cheltenham Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Crewe Alexandra FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Andrew Laver
- Referee Samuel Ogles
- Referee Adam Crysell
- Referee
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Nov | South Shields FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Dec | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Nov | Ebbsfleet United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Nov | Ebbsfleet United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Nov | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Nov | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 17 Nov | Oxford United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Nov | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Nov | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 3–2 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Cheltenham Town FC this season
Cheltenham Town FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Crewe Alexandra FC this season
Crewe Alexandra FC this season
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cheltenham Town FC
| Isaac Hutchinson | 3 G | 1 A |
| Jordan Thomas | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Cheltenham Town FC is hosting Crewe Alexandra FC for another epic battle.
- 2' Magnificent from Finn Azaz! That is 37 goals in 145 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 6' A tactical swap from Crewe Alexandra FC — Oliver Finney on, Callum Ainley off on 6 minutes.
- 11' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Oliver Finney suffering a number of foals already.
- 16' Cheltenham Town FC is showing some good football. However, Cheltenham Town FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 21' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cheltenham Town FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 26' The energy levels are beginning to show. Michael Duff might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 30' Controversy at the stadium! Lewis Freestone argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 35' Crewe Alexandra FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 35.
- 40' Crewe Alexandra FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 45' Cheltenham Town FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 50' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 55' Cheltenham Town FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Crewe Alexandra FC's shape.
- 60' Crewe Alexandra FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 63' Chris Porter does the damage! The net is bulging and Crewe Alexandra FC surge ahead!
- 64' Another change for Crewe Alexandra FC made on 64 minute. Daniel Powell leaves to be changed by Owen Dale.
- 69' Supporters expect more eagerness from George Lloyd, as he is very good at scoring at Jonny-Rocks Stadium with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 74' Thomas Sang has so much to prove this time. He replaces Finn Azaz on 74 minute.
- 79' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 80' The referee has no hesitation. Alfie May is booked for Cheltenham Town FC — Yellow card on 80.
- 84' Cheltenham Town FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. William Boyle is hanging Lewis Freestone on the field on 84 minute.
- 89' A quiet spell here at Jonny-Rocks Stadium. Cheltenham Town FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- Full Time. Cheltenham Town FC beats Crewe Alexandra FC
Lineups
Cheltenham Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 10
- 26
- 5
-
17
Lewis Freestone ↓ William Boyle 84'
- 1
-
19
George Lloyd ↓ Andrew Williams 105'
- 3
- 8
- 4
-
18
Finn Azaz ↓ Thomas Sang 74'
Bench
-
14
Andrew Williams ↑ 105'
- 28
- 9
-
15
William Boyle ↑ 84'
-
27
Thomas Sang ↑ 74'
- 6
- 20
Coach
Michael Duff
Crewe Alexandra FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
28
Luke Murphy ↓ Offrande Zanzala 105'
-
7
Daniel Powell ↓ Owen Dale 64'
- 16
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 11
- 10
- 9
- 17
Bench
-
15
Offrande Zanzala ↑ 105'
- 13
-
14
Oliver Finney ↑ 6'
- 8
-
19
Owen Dale ↑ 64'
- 23
- 18
Coach
David Artell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chris Porter | 2 |
| Mikael Mandron | 1 |
| Andrew Williams | 1 |
| Chris Long | 1 |
| Kion Etete | 1 |
| George Lloyd | 1 |
| Finn Azaz | 1 |
Head to Head
Cheltenham Town FC Form
Crewe Alexandra FC Form
2020-11-28
Cheltenham Town FC
2–1
Crewe Alexandra FC
L
2020-11-24
Accrington Stanley FC
1–0
Crewe Alexandra FC
L
2020-11-21
Portsmouth FC
4–1
Crewe Alexandra FC
L
2020-11-17
Oxford United FC
0–2
Crewe Alexandra FC
W
2020-11-14
Crewe Alexandra FC
2–0
Peterborough United FC
W
2020-11-07
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–3
Crewe Alexandra FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.71
Cheltenham Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
Crewe Alexandra FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cheltenham Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.75
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Cheltenham Town FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Crewe Alexandra FC
47%
Cheltenham Town FC or Crewe Alexandra FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cheltenham Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
1 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
9.2%
0 – 0
8.3%
0 – 1
5.7%
1 – 2
5.7%
3 – 1
5.4%
3 – 0
5.1%
2 – 2
4.9%
0 – 2
3.4%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Cheltenham Town FC
| Handicap | Cheltenham Town FC covers | Push | Crewe Alexandra FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 16% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 23% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 13% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Cheltenham Town FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Crewe Alexandra FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.