Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Crewe Alexandra FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2020-21
Crewe Alexandra FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Doncaster Rovers FC
Tue 9 Mar 2021 · 19:00 UTC Alexandra Stadium HT 45+2' · FT 45+8'
Omar Beckles 43' Y
Ryan Wintle 52' Y
Ryan Wintle 53' Y
Y 61' Reece James
Y 72' Scott Robertson
Tom Lowery 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Crewe Alexandra FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — League One at Alexandra Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Graham Salisbury
  • Referee Andy Hendley
  • Referee Ben Speedie
  • Referee

Standings

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

Head-to-Head

2
1
2
Crewe Alexandra FC 5 games · Avg 2.2 goals Doncaster Rovers FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-03-09 Crewe Alexandra FC 1–0 Doncaster Rovers FC 2020-10-24 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–2 Crewe Alexandra FC

Recent Form

Crewe Alexandra FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Mar Doncaster Rovers FC H 1–0 W
06 Mar Lincoln City FC A 0–3 L
02 Mar Blackpool FC A 1–1 D
27 Feb Sunderland AFC H 2–2 D
23 Feb Accrington Stanley FC H 2–0 W
20 Feb Swindon Town FC A 1–2 L
Doncaster Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Mar Crewe Alexandra FC A 0–1 L
06 Mar Plymouth Argyle FC H 2–1 W
02 Mar Portsmouth FC H 2–1 W
27 Feb Ipswich Town FC A 1–2 L
20 Feb Hull City AFC H 3–3 D
17 Feb Accrington Stanley FC H 0–1 L

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Doncaster Rovers FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/3
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Doncaster Rovers FC
Isaac Hutchinson 2 G
Jack Senior 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Alexandra Stadium. Crewe Alexandra FC are looking to make home advantage count against Doncaster Rovers FC.
  • 5' England international Ryan Wintle has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
  • 10' Doncaster Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 15' Brad Halliday has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 7 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Doncaster Rovers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 25' Crewe Alexandra FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 30' Supporters expect more eagerness from Dave Richards, as he is very good at scoring at Alexandra Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 35' It is a cagey affair so far. Crewe Alexandra FC in their trying to find a way past Doncaster Rovers FC's compact .
  • 40' Doncaster Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 43' Controversy at the stadium! Omar Beckles argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 46' A tactical swap from Doncaster Rovers FC — Scott Robertson on, John Bostock off on 46 minutes.
  • 49' Doncaster Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Scott Robertson is hanging John Bostock on the field on 49 minute.
  • 52' The referee has no hesitation. Ryan Wintle is booked for Crewe Alexandra FC — Yellow card on 52.
  • 53' Ryan Wintle catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 53.
  • 56' Mikael Mandron puts Crewe Alexandra FC on the lead.
  • 60' The supporters are chanting for Josh Sims. He replaces Madger Gomes on 60 minute.
  • 61' Reece James picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 64' Time for substitution for Doncaster Rovers FC. Reece James is replaced by Cameron John.
  • 69' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 72' That is a Yellow card for Doncaster Rovers FC. Scott Robertson will be fuming at that decision.
  • 77' Joe Wright, a Wales defender, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 80' Mikael Mandron makes way for Chris Porter at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Crewe Alexandra FC.
  • 85' 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.
  • 88' The whistle greets Charlie Kirk as he departs to be replaced by Daniel Powell.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Tom Lowery.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Crewe Alexandra FC take all three points.

Lineups

Crewe Alexandra FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach David Artell

Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Andy Butler

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Harry Pickering 1
Charlie Kirk 1
Mikael Mandron 1
Joseph Olowu 1
Chris Porter 1
Tommy Rowe 1
Josh Martin 1
Josh Sims 1

Head to Head

2021-03-09 Crewe Alexandra FC 1–0 Doncaster Rovers FC 2020-10-24 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–2 Crewe Alexandra FC

Crewe Alexandra FC Form

2021-03-09 Crewe Alexandra FC 1–0 Doncaster Rovers FC W 2021-03-06 Lincoln City FC 3–0 Crewe Alexandra FC L 2021-03-02 Blackpool FC 1–1 Crewe Alexandra FC D 2021-02-27 Crewe Alexandra FC 2–2 Sunderland AFC D 2021-02-23 Crewe Alexandra FC 2–0 Accrington Stanley FC W 2021-02-20 Swindon Town FC 2–1 Crewe Alexandra FC L

Doncaster Rovers FC Form

2021-03-09 Crewe Alexandra FC 1–0 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2021-03-06 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–1 Plymouth Argyle FC W 2021-03-02 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–1 Portsmouth FC W 2021-02-27 Ipswich Town FC 2–1 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2021-02-20 Doncaster Rovers FC 3–3 Hull City AFC D 2021-02-17 Doncaster Rovers FC 0–1 Accrington Stanley FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.42 Crewe Alexandra FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.78 Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Crewe Alexandra FC53% Draw28% Doncaster Rovers FC19%
Actual: Crewe Alexandra FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes42% 0% No58%
Avg goals/match: 2.2
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 38%
62%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Crewe Alexandra FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
47%
Crewe Alexandra FC or Doncaster Rovers FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Crewe Alexandra FC34% Draw51% Doncaster Rovers FC15%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
13.3%
1 – 1
13.1%
2 – 0
10.7%
2 – 1
8.5%
0 – 1
7.5%
3 – 0
5%
1 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 2
3.4%
0 – 2
3.2%
4 – 0
1.8%

Asian Handicap — Crewe Alexandra FC

Handicap Crewe Alexandra FC covers Push Doncaster Rovers FC covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 16% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 25% 50%
-0.5 50% — 50%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 13% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 5% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Crewe Alexandra FC keeps clean sheet
46% ✗
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

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