Crewe Alexandra FC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Crewe Alexandra FC vs Gillingham FC — League One at Alexandra Stadium.
- Crewe Alexandra FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mark Cunliffe
- Referee Paul Graham
- Referee Kevin Johnson
- Referee Anthony Moore
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov | Gillingham FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Oct | Ipswich Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Oct | Lincoln City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Oct | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Oct | Sunderland AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Oct | Blackpool FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov | Crewe Alexandra FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 31 Oct | Sunderland AFC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Oct | Ipswich Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Oct | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Oct | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Oct | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Crewe Alexandra FC is hosting Gillingham FC for another epic battle.
- 5' It’s high time Steve Evans made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 12' A moment of madness from Luke Offord on 12 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Crewe Alexandra FC will be frustrated.
- 17' The home supporters are growing impatient. Crewe Alexandra FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 22' Over 22 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 27' A quiet spell here at Alexandra Stadium. Crewe Alexandra FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 32' Connor Ogilvie has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 37' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 42' Crewe Alexandra FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Gillingham FC's shape.
- 47' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Crewe Alexandra FC and Gillingham FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 52' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Gillingham FC that had 183 games and scored 239 goals.
- 55' Trae Coyle makes way for John Akinde at the 55 minute mark. A tactical switch from Gillingham FC.
- 58' John Akinde doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 63' Gillingham FC have won 239 goals from 183 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 68' Both keepers have barely been tested. Crewe Alexandra FC and Gillingham FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 69' The supporters are chanting for Owen Dale. He replaces Daniel Powell on 69 minute.
- 71' Vadaine Oliver makes way for Dominic Samuel at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Gillingham FC.
- 75' Callum Ainley makes way for Oliver Finney at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Crewe Alexandra FC.
- 76' Controversy at the stadium! Perry Ng argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 77' Oliver Finney is replacing Callum Ainley for the Crewe Alexandra FC side.
- 82' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 83' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mikael Mandron on 83.
- 88' Another change for Crewe Alexandra FC made on 88 minute. Tom Lowery leaves to be changed by Offrande Zanzala.
- 90' Thomas O'Connor makes way for Mattew Willock at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Gillingham FC.
- Game over. The scoreline of 0-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Crewe Alexandra FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 29
-
7
Daniel Powell ↓ Owen Dale 69'
- 12
- 2
- 3
- 4
-
11
Callum Ainley ↓ Oliver Finney 75'
- 10
-
8
Tom Lowery ↓ Offrande Zanzala 88'
- 17
Bench
- 28
-
15
Offrande Zanzala ↑ 88'
- 13
- 22
-
14
Oliver Finney ↑ 75'
-
19
Owen Dale ↑ 69'
- 9
Coach
David Artell
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 31
- 14
- 3
- 5
- 8
- 2
-
19
Vadaine Oliver ↓ Dominic Samuel 71'
- 6
- 21
-
11
Trae Coyle ↓ John Akinde 55'
Bench
- 23
-
9
Dominic Samuel ↑ 71'
-
15
John Akinde ↑ 55'
-
7
Mattew Willock ↑ 90'
- 35
- 12
- 26
Coach
Steve Evans
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Olly Lee | 2 |
| Danny Lloyd | 1 |
| John Akinde | 1 |
| Jordan Graham | 1 |
| Kyle Dempsey | 1 |
| Chris Porter | 1 |
| Chris Long | 1 |
| Tom Lowery | 1 |
Head to Head
Crewe Alexandra FC Form
2020-11-03
Crewe Alexandra FC
0–1
Gillingham FC
L
2020-10-31
Ipswich Town FC
1–0
Crewe Alexandra FC
L
2020-10-27
Crewe Alexandra FC
0–1
Lincoln City FC
L
2020-10-24
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–2
Crewe Alexandra FC
W
2020-10-20
Sunderland AFC
1–0
Crewe Alexandra FC
L
2020-10-17
Crewe Alexandra FC
1–1
Blackpool FC
D
Gillingham FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.8
Crewe Alexandra FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96
Gillingham FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 74% + Gillingham FC or Draw 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Gillingham FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.76
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 1.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 2.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 3.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
Crewe Alexandra FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Gillingham FC
69%
Crewe Alexandra FC or Gillingham FC
66%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
19.7%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
14.2%
1 – 0
12.3%
0 – 2
7.5%
1 – 2
6.3%
2 – 1
5.2%
2 – 0
5.2%
2 – 2
2.7%
0 – 3
2.4%
1 – 3
2.1%
3 – 1
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Crewe Alexandra FC
| Handicap | Crewe Alexandra FC covers | Push | Gillingham FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 7% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 18% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 22% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Crewe Alexandra FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

