Saturday , 14 November 2026

Crewe Alexandra FC vs Carlisle United FC, FA Cup 2018-19 ROUND 1

FA Cup · 2018-19
Crewe Alexandra FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Carlisle United FC
Sat 10 Nov 2018 · 15:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 18' Richie Bennett
Eddie Nolan 29' Y
Nicky Hunt 61' Y
Y 83' Jamie Devitt
Y 84' Jerry Yates
Y 90' Anthony Gerrard

Overview

Match Preview

Crewe Alexandra FC vs Carlisle United FC — FA Cup .

Match Details

  • Referee Lee Swabey
  • Referee Paul Graham
  • Referee Mark Griffiths
  • Referee

Head-to-Head

1
Crewe Alexandra FC 1 games · Avg 1.0 goals Carlisle United FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-11-10 Crewe Alexandra FC 0–1 Carlisle United FC

Recent Form

Crewe Alexandra FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Nov Carlisle United FC H 0–1 L
Carlisle United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Nov Crewe Alexandra FC A 1–0 W

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Crewe Alexandra FC this season
100% Clean Sheets
Carlisle United FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Crewe Alexandra FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Carlisle United FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Carlisle United FC
David Ajiboye 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Crewe Alexandra FC host Carlisle United FC — let the battle begin!
  • 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Carlisle United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 10' Jack Sowerby needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Anthony Gerrard, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 18' Poor challenge from Richie Bennett. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 23' It is a cagey affair so far. Crewe Alexandra FC in their trying to find a way past Carlisle United FC's compact .
  • 28' The home supporters are growing impatient. Crewe Alexandra FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 29' The referee shows Crewe Alexandra FC player a Yellow card on 29.
  • 34' Harry Pickering has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 39' 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.
  • 44' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 49' Carlisle United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 54' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 57' The Crewe Alexandra FC bench stirs into life. Chris Porter is withdrawn and Jordan Bowery gets his opportunity.
  • 58' The whistle greets Oliver Finney as he departs to be replaced by Callum Ainley.
  • 61' Nicky Hunt picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 66' Crewe Alexandra FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 66.
  • 71' Jamie Devitt, a Ireland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 73' Carlisle United FC make a change. Mike Jones trudges off to be replaced by Jack Sowerby on 73 minutes.
  • 75' Crewe Alexandra FC make a change. Alex Nicholls trudges off to be replaced by Shaun Miller on 75 minutes.
  • 80' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 81' Another change for Carlisle United FC made on 81 minute. Hallam Hope leaves to be changed by Adam Campbell.
  • 83' Controversy at the stadium! Jamie Devitt argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 84' Jerry Yates has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 84.
  • 89' A quiet spell here at . Crewe Alexandra FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 90' The Ireland Jamie Devitt breaks the deadlock on 90 minutes. 0-1!
  • 90' Anthony Gerrard catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 0-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Crewe Alexandra FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach David Artell

Carlisle United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John Sheridan

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.65 Crewe Alexandra FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05 Carlisle United FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 76% + Carlisle United FC or Draw 75%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Crewe Alexandra FC25% Draw35% Carlisle United FC40%
Actual: Carlisle United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes33% 0% No67%
Avg goals/match: 1.7
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 79%
21%
± 1.5 51%
49%
± 2.5 24%
76%
± 3.5 10%
90%
± 4.5 3%
97%

Double Chance

Crewe Alexandra FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Carlisle United FC
75%
Crewe Alexandra FC or Carlisle United FC
65%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Crewe Alexandra FC14% Draw59% Carlisle United FC27%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
20.9%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
13.4%
1 – 0
10.4%
0 – 2
9.5%
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 1
3.9%
2 – 0
3.5%
0 – 3
3.3%
1 – 3
2.4%
2 – 2
2.3%
0 – 4
0.9%

Asian Handicap — Crewe Alexandra FC

Handicap Crewe Alexandra FC covers Push Carlisle United FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 5% 94%
-1.5 6% — 94%
-1 6% 15% 80%
-0.5 20% — 80%
+0.5 57% — 43%
+1 57% 25% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 12% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Crewe Alexandra FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
Carlisle United FC keeps clean sheet
53% ✓

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