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Crewe Alexandra FC vs Dagenham & Redbridge FC, FA Cup 2024-25 ROUND 1

FA Cup · 2024-25
Sat 2 Nov 2024 · 15:00 UTC Mornflake Stadium 3,133 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 73' Dion Pereira pen

Overview

Match Preview

Crewe Alexandra FC vs Dagenham & Redbridge FC — FA Cup at Mornflake Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee John Mulligan (England)
  • Assistant 1 Marvyn Amphlett
  • Assistant 2 Samuel Clayton (England)

Head-to-Head

1
Crewe Alexandra FC 1 games · Avg 1.0 goals Dagenham & Redbridge FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Nov Dagenham & Redbridge FC H 0–1 L
12 Dec Bristol Rovers FC H 2–4 L
14 Nov Derby County FC A 3–1 W
05 Nov Derby County FC H 2–2 D
26 Nov Barnsley FC A 0–3 L
05 Nov Leyton Orient FC H 1–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Nov Crewe Alexandra FC A 1–0 W
05 Nov Maidenhead United FC A 1–0 W
08 Nov Salford City FC H 0–1 L
16 Oct Wealdstone FC A 2–1 W
29 Nov Mansfield Town FC A 1–2 L
07 Nov Grimsby Town FC H 3–1 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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Mornflake Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 10' Dagenham & Redbridge FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 12' That looks like a foul for a card for Mickey Demetriou.
  • 17' Christian N'Guessan is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Crewe Alexandra FC tonight.
  • 22' 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 Jamie Knight-Lebel suffering a number of foals already.
  • 27' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ben Strevens might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 32' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 32 minutes.
  • 37' The travelling Dagenham & Redbridge FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 42' With 0 assists to his name this season, Chris Long is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Dagenham & Redbridge FC.
  • 47' Max Sanders has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 341 appearances.
  • 52' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 57' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Lee Bell will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 61' Crewe Alexandra FC ring the changes. Max Conway has done his job and it is now time for Omar Bogle to step up.
  • 63' Another substitution for Crewe Alexandra FC to replace Joel Tabiner by Kian Breckin on 63 minute.
  • 68' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 73' What a moment for Dion Pereira! That strike on 73 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 78' The home supporters are growing impatient. Crewe Alexandra FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 80' Poor challenge from Dion Pereira. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 81' Fresh legs for Crewe Alexandra FC! Chris Long comes on to replace Adrien Thibaut.
  • 86' The Dagenham & Redbridge FC manager makes a substitution. Josh Umerah departs to be replaced by Frank Vincent.
  • Another three points for Dagenham & Redbridge FC.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.93 Crewe Alexandra FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23 Dagenham & Redbridge FC xG
I would bet for: Dagenham & Redbridge FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Crewe Alexandra FC28% Draw31% Dagenham & Redbridge FC41%
Actual: Dagenham & Redbridge FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes44% 0% No56%
Avg goals/match: 2.16
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 64%
36%
± 2.5 36%
64%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Crewe Alexandra FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Dagenham & Redbridge FC
72%
Crewe Alexandra FC or Dagenham & Redbridge FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Crewe Alexandra FC19% Draw53% Dagenham & Redbridge FC28%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
13.9%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.4%
0 – 2
8.4%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
5.9%
2 – 0
4.7%
2 – 2
3.8%
0 – 3
3.4%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
1.8%

Asian Handicap — Crewe Alexandra FC

Handicap Crewe Alexandra FC covers Push Dagenham & Redbridge FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 91%
-1.5 9% — 91%
-1 9% 17% 74%
-0.5 26% — 74%
+0.5 59% — 41%
+1 59% 23% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Crewe Alexandra FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
Dagenham & Redbridge FC keeps clean sheet
40% ✗

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