Thursday , 2 July 2026

Crewe Alexandra FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2021-22
Crewe Alexandra FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Doncaster Rovers FC
Tue 2 Nov 2021 · 19:45 UTC Mornflake Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 45' Ethan Galbraith
Y 56' Ro-Shaun Williams
Y 74' Tom Anderson
Y 81' Matthew Smith

Overview

Match Preview

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

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Lincoln City FC 46 103
2 Cardiff City FC 46 91
3 Stockport County FC 46 77
4 Bradford City AFC 46 77
5 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
6 Stevenage FC 46 75
7 Luton Town FC 46 74
8 Plymouth Argyle FC 46 73
9 Huddersfield Town AFC 46 67
10 Mansfield Town FC 46 65
11 Wycombe Wanderers FC 46 63
12 Reading FC 46 63
13 Blackpool FC 46 60
14 Doncaster Rovers FC 46 60
15 Barnsley FC 46 59
16 Wigan Athletic FC 46 56
17 Burton Albion FC 46 54
18 Peterborough United FC 46 53
19 AFC Wimbledon 46 53
20 Leyton Orient FC 46 52
21 Exeter City FC 46 49
22 Port Vale FC 46 42
23 Rotherham United FC 46 41
24 Northampton Town FC 46 35

Head-to-Head

2
1
2
Crewe Alexandra FC 5 games · Avg 2.2 goals Doncaster Rovers FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-11-02 Crewe Alexandra FC 1–1 Doncaster Rovers FC 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
02 Nov Doncaster Rovers FC H 1–1 D
30 Oct Milton Keynes Dons FC H 1–4 L
23 Oct Wycombe Wanderers FC A 1–2 L
19 Oct Sunderland AFC H 0–4 L
16 Oct Fleetwood Town FC A 0–3 L
02 Oct Cambridge United FC H 2–2 D
Doncaster Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Nov Crewe Alexandra FC A 1–1 D
30 Oct Charlton Athletic FC A 0–4 L
26 Oct Cambridge United FC H 1–1 D
23 Oct Cheltenham Town FC H 3–2 W
19 Oct Gillingham FC A 0–1 L
16 Oct Wycombe Wanderers FC H 0–2 L

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Mornflake Stadium that hosts another battle between Crewe Alexandra FC and Doncaster Rovers FC.
  • 5' The travelling Doncaster Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 10' 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.
  • 12' The supporters are chanting for Madger Gomes. He replaces Chris Long on 12 minute.
  • 17' It is a cagey affair so far. Crewe Alexandra FC in their trying to find a way past Doncaster Rovers FC's compact .
  • 22' Crewe Alexandra FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 27' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 32' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tommy Rowe made 235 appearances and scored 17 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 33' Crewe Alexandra FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Chris Porter on 33.
  • 38' Crewe Alexandra FC have won 102 goals from 96 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 43' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ethan Galbraith on 45.
  • 49' Goal! Joseph Olowu scores his 2 goal in 161 matches.
  • 54' Scott Robertson has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 56' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ro-Shaun Williams on 56.
  • 61' A quiet spell here at Mornflake Stadium. Doncaster Rovers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 66' Crewe Alexandra FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Doncaster Rovers FC backline.
  • 69' Fresh legs for Crewe Alexandra FC! Mikael Mandron comes on to replace Scott Robertson.
  • 74' Doncaster Rovers FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 79' The energy levels are beginning to show. Richie Wellens might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 81' Matthew Smith is having his name booked by the referee on 81.
  • 84' The Doncaster Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Jordy Hiwula is withdrawn and John Bostock gets his opportunity.
  • 85' J'Neil Bennett is ready to make an impact after coming on for Scott Kashket at the 85 minute mark.
  • 90' Mikael Mandron is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Crewe Alexandra FC tonight.
  • The final score is 1-1.

Lineups

Crewe Alexandra FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach David Artell

Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Richie Wellens

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

2021-11-02 Crewe Alexandra FC 1–1 Doncaster Rovers FC 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

2021-11-02 Crewe Alexandra FC 1–1 Doncaster Rovers FC D 2021-10-30 Crewe Alexandra FC 1–4 Milton Keynes Dons FC L 2021-10-23 Wycombe Wanderers FC 2–1 Crewe Alexandra FC L 2021-10-19 Crewe Alexandra FC 0–4 Sunderland AFC L 2021-10-16 Fleetwood Town FC 3–0 Crewe Alexandra FC L 2021-10-02 Crewe Alexandra FC 2–2 Cambridge United FC D

Doncaster Rovers FC Form

2021-11-02 Crewe Alexandra FC 1–1 Doncaster Rovers FC D 2021-10-30 Charlton Athletic FC 4–0 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2021-10-26 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–1 Cambridge United FC D 2021-10-23 Doncaster Rovers FC 3–2 Cheltenham Town FC W 2021-10-19 Gillingham FC 1–0 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2021-10-16 Doncaster Rovers FC 0–2 Wycombe Wanderers FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.4 Crewe Alexandra FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16 Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Crewe Alexandra FC or Doncaster Rovers FC 72%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Crewe Alexandra FC43% Draw28% Doncaster Rovers FC29%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.56
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 72%
28%
± 2.5 46%
54%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Crewe Alexandra FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
57%
Crewe Alexandra FC or Doncaster Rovers FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Crewe Alexandra FC29% Draw48% Doncaster Rovers FC23%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
9.9%
1 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
8.5%
0 – 1
7.9%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
7%
0 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Crewe Alexandra FC

Handicap Crewe Alexandra FC covers Push Doncaster Rovers FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 21% 59%
-0.5 41% — 59%
+0.5 70% — 30%
+1 70% 17% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Crewe Alexandra FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

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