Saturday , 14 November 2026

Crewe Alexandra FC vs Accrington Stanley FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2021-22
Crewe Alexandra FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Accrington Stanley FC
Sat 21 Aug 2021 · 14:00 UTC Alexandra Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 38' Ross Sykes
Y 50' Harry Pell
Luke Offord 55' Y
Luke Murphy 56' Y
Y 62' James Trafford
Y 68' Dion Charles
Kayne Ramsey 78' Y
Oliver Finney 87' Y
Luke Offord 89' R

Overview

Match Preview

Crewe Alexandra FC vs Accrington Stanley FC — League One at Alexandra Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Huddersfield Town AFC 14 29
2 Stockport County FC 15 29
3 Oxford United FC 13 26
4 Luton Town FC 14 24
5 Sheffield Wednesday FC 14 23
6 Plymouth Argyle FC 15 23
7 Reading FC 15 22
8 Bradford City AFC 13 22
9 Milton Keynes Dons FC 14 21
10 Cambridge United FC 14 21
11 Leicester City FC 13 19
12 Mansfield Town FC 13 19
13 Wycombe Wanderers FC 13 18
14 Leyton Orient FC 13 17
15 Burton Albion FC 15 17
16 Stevenage FC 12 16
17 AFC Wimbledon 14 16
18 Notts County FC 12 14
19 Wigan Athletic FC 15 14
20 Blackpool FC 13 12
21 Doncaster Rovers FC 13 12
22 Peterborough United FC 13 10
23 Barnsley FC 13 9
24 Bromley FC 13 9

Head-to-Head

1
3
Crewe Alexandra FC 4 games · Avg 2.3 goals Accrington Stanley FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-08-21 Crewe Alexandra FC 0–1 Accrington Stanley FC 2021-02-23 Crewe Alexandra FC 2–0 Accrington Stanley FC 2020-11-24 Accrington Stanley FC 1–0 Crewe Alexandra FC

Recent Form

Crewe Alexandra FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Aug Accrington Stanley FC H 0–1 L
17 Aug Oxford United FC A 0–1 L
14 Aug Portsmouth FC A 0–2 L
07 Aug Cheltenham Town FC H 1–1 D
09 May Shrewsbury Town FC H 3–2 W
01 May Bristol Rovers FC A 1–0 W
Accrington Stanley FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Aug Crewe Alexandra FC A 1–0 W
17 Aug Doncaster Rovers FC H 1–0 W
14 Aug Cambridge United FC H 2–1 W
07 Aug Wycombe Wanderers FC A 1–2 L
09 May Portsmouth FC A 1–0 W
01 May Charlton Athletic FC H 1–1 D

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Crewe Alexandra FC launch into their encounter with Accrington Stanley FC.
  • 5' Crewe Alexandra FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 10' David Morgan has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 15' A quiet spell here at Alexandra Stadium. Crewe Alexandra FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 17' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Michael Nottingham makes it 0-1.
  • 22' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Crewe Alexandra FC that had 96 games and scored 102 goals.
  • 27' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 32' Harry Pell is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Accrington Stanley FC tonight.
  • 37' With 0 assists to his name this season, Sam Sherring is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Crewe Alexandra FC.
  • 38' Ross Sykes has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 38.
  • 43' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. John Coleman will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 48' The 29-year-old Matt Butcher has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 50' Harry Pell has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 50.
  • 55' It’s a booking for Crewe Alexandra FC player. Luke Offord gets a Yellow card.
  • 56' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Luke Murphy on 56 minutes.
  • 57' A change in the Accrington Stanley FC ranks — Harry Pell exits the field as Joel Mumbongo enters on 57.
  • 59' Time for substitution for Crewe Alexandra FC. Ben Knight is replaced by Oliver Finney.
  • 62' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for James Trafford.
  • 67' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 68' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Dion Charles.
  • 72' Another change for Accrington Stanley FC made on 72 minute. Dion Charles leaves to be changed by Sam Sherring.
  • 77' It is a cagey affair so far. Crewe Alexandra FC in their trying to find a way past Accrington Stanley FC's compact .
  • 78' Crewe Alexandra FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 78.
  • 79' It is a substitution in Crewe Alexandra FC team. Kayne Ramsey is replaced by Callum McFadzean on 79 minute.
  • 84' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 85' Regan Griffiths is ready to make an impact after coming on for Shaun MacDonald at the 85 minute mark.
  • 87' Controversy at the stadium! Oliver Finney argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 89' Luke Offord has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 89.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Accrington Stanley FC take all three points.

Lineups

Crewe Alexandra FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach David Artell

Accrington Stanley FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John Coleman

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ross Sykes 2
Omar Beckles 1
Chris Porter 1
Michael Nottingham 1
Sean McConville 1
Tommy Leigh 1
Daniel Agyei 1
Colby Bishop 1

Head to Head

2021-08-21 Crewe Alexandra FC 0–1 Accrington Stanley FC 2021-02-23 Crewe Alexandra FC 2–0 Accrington Stanley FC 2020-11-24 Accrington Stanley FC 1–0 Crewe Alexandra FC

Crewe Alexandra FC Form

2021-08-21 Crewe Alexandra FC 0–1 Accrington Stanley FC L 2021-08-17 Oxford United FC 1–0 Crewe Alexandra FC L 2021-08-14 Portsmouth FC 2–0 Crewe Alexandra FC L 2021-08-07 Crewe Alexandra FC 1–1 Cheltenham Town FC D 2021-05-09 Crewe Alexandra FC 3–2 Shrewsbury Town FC W 2021-05-01 Bristol Rovers FC 0–1 Crewe Alexandra FC W

Accrington Stanley FC Form

2021-08-21 Crewe Alexandra FC 0–1 Accrington Stanley FC W 2021-08-17 Accrington Stanley FC 1–0 Doncaster Rovers FC W 2021-08-14 Accrington Stanley FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC W 2021-08-07 Wycombe Wanderers FC 2–1 Accrington Stanley FC L 2021-05-09 Portsmouth FC 0–1 Accrington Stanley FC W 2021-05-01 Accrington Stanley FC 1–1 Charlton Athletic FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.04 Crewe Alexandra FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02 Accrington Stanley FC xG
I would bet for: Crewe Alexandra FC or Accrington Stanley FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 66%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Crewe Alexandra FC33% Draw32% Accrington Stanley FC35%
Actual: Accrington Stanley FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.06
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 61%
39%
± 2.5 34%
66%
± 3.5 16%
84%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Crewe Alexandra FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Accrington Stanley FC
67%
Crewe Alexandra FC or Accrington Stanley FC
68%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Crewe Alexandra FC23% Draw54% Accrington Stanley FC23%
Actual: Accrington Stanley FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.1%
1 – 1
14.5%
1 – 0
11.9%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
6.8%
1 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
3.6%
3 – 1
2.4%
1 – 3
2.3%
3 – 0
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Crewe Alexandra FC

Handicap Crewe Alexandra FC covers Push Accrington Stanley FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 20% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 20% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Crewe Alexandra FC keeps clean sheet
37% ✓
Accrington Stanley FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.