Crewe Alexandra FC vs Derby County FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 1
Overview
Match Preview
Crewe Alexandra FC vs Derby County FC — FA Cup at Mornflake Stadium.
- Crewe Alexandra FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Derby County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Scott Oldham
- Assistant 1 Richard Woodward
- Assistant 2 Karl Buckley (England)
3 games this season
🟨 1.0/game
⚽ 3.0 goals/game
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 30 Apr | Lincoln City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Apr | Ipswich Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Apr | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Nov | Crewe Alexandra FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 31 Oct | Northampton Town FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 28 Oct | Stevenage FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 24 Oct | Exeter City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Oct | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Oct | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Crewe Alexandra FC this season
Crewe Alexandra FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Derby County FC this season
Derby County FC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Crewe Alexandra FC to score. At the same time, Derby County FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Crewe Alexandra FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' Ryan Cooney needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 20' 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.
- 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Elliott Nevitt made 48 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 30' Supporters expect more eagerness from Conor Thomas, as he is very good at scoring at Mornflake Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 35' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Crewe Alexandra FC and Derby County FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 40' Conor Washington has been relatively quiet despite scoring 33 goals in his last 374 appearances.
- 41' What a strike from Courtney Baker-Richardson! The score is 1-0.
- 46' With 0 assists to his name this season, Korey Smith is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Crewe Alexandra FC.
- 51' Derby County FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 54' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Elliott Nevitt makes it 2-0.
- 59' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 64' Derby County FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 67' Crewe Alexandra FC ring the changes. Elliott Nevitt has done his job and it is now time for Aaron Rowe to step up.
- 68' The Derby County FC manager makes a substitution. Craig Forsyth departs to be replaced by Eiran Cashin.
- 73' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 76' The crowd applauds Lewis Billington as he leaves the pitch. Charlie Colkett steps in for Crewe Alexandra FC.
- 79' Fresh legs for Derby County FC! Louie Sibley comes on to replace Ryan Nyambe.
- 82' Another substitution for Crewe Alexandra FC to replace Joe White by Calum Agius on 82 minute.
- 87' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 89' Nathaniel Mendez-Laing does the damage! The net is bulging and Derby County FC surge ahead!
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-2.
Lineups
Crewe Alexandra FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 9
- 2
- 6
- 8
-
30
Joe White ↓ Calum Agius 82'
- 3
- 1
-
20
Elliott Nevitt ↓ Aaron Rowe 67'
- 15
- 28
Bench
-
16
Charlie Colkett ↑ 76'
-
21
Aaron Rowe ↑ 67'
- 13
- 35
-
33
Calum Agius ↑ 82'
- 34
Coach
Lee Bell
Derby County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
-
3
Craig Forsyth ↓ Eiran Cashin 68'
- 8
- 11
- 14
- 4
-
24
Ryan Nyambe ↓ Louie Sibley 79'
- 35
- 5
- 7
- 1
Bench
- 2
- 23
- 31
-
9
James Collins ↑ 67'
-
17
Louie Sibley ↑ 79'
- 22
-
6
Eiran Cashin ↑ 68'
- 26
- 39
Coach
Paul Warne
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Aaron Rowe | 2 |
| Nathaniel Mendez-Laing | 1 |
| Conor Hourihane | 1 |
| Courtney Baker-Richardson | 1 |
| Elliott Nevitt | 1 |
| Thomas Barkhuizen | 1 |
| Mickey Demetriou | 1 |
Head to Head
Crewe Alexandra FC Form
2023-11-05
Crewe Alexandra FC
2–2
Derby County FC
D
2022-11-26
Barnsley FC
3–0
Crewe Alexandra FC
L
2022-11-05
Crewe Alexandra FC
1–0
Leyton Orient FC
W
2022-04-30
Lincoln City FC
2–1
Crewe Alexandra FC
L
2022-04-23
Crewe Alexandra FC
1–1
Ipswich Town FC
D
2022-04-19
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–0
Crewe Alexandra FC
L
Derby County FC Form
2023-11-05
Crewe Alexandra FC
2–2
Derby County FC
D
2023-10-31
Derby County FC
4–0
Northampton Town FC
W
2023-10-28
Stevenage FC
3–1
Derby County FC
L
2023-10-24
Derby County FC
2–0
Exeter City FC
W
2023-10-21
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–0
Derby County FC
L
2023-10-07
Cheltenham Town FC
1–1
Derby County FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.58
Crewe Alexandra FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29
Derby County FC xG
I would bet for:
Crewe Alexandra FC or Derby County FC 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.87
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Crewe Alexandra FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Derby County FC
58%
Crewe Alexandra FC or Derby County FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Crewe Alexandra FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 0
8%
0 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
7%
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.6%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Crewe Alexandra FC
| Handicap | Crewe Alexandra FC covers | Push | Derby County FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 21% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Crewe Alexandra FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Derby County FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.