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Crewe Alexandra FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2020-21
Crewe Alexandra FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Plymouth Argyle FC
Tue 15 Dec 2020 · 19:00 UTC Alexandra Stadium HT 45+1' · FT 45+5'
Y 17' Tyrese Fornah

Overview

Match Preview

Crewe Alexandra FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC — League One at Alexandra Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Mark Cunliffe
  • Referee Scott Oldham
  • Referee Peter Gooch
  • 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

1
2
1
Crewe Alexandra FC 4 games · Avg 3.0 goals Plymouth Argyle FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-12-15 Crewe Alexandra FC 2–1 Plymouth Argyle FC

Recent Form

Crewe Alexandra FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Dec Plymouth Argyle FC H 2–1 W
12 Dec Northampton Town FC H 2–1 W
05 Dec Burton Albion FC A 1–1 D
01 Dec Swindon Town FC H 4–2 W
28 Nov Cheltenham Town FC A 1–2 L
24 Nov Accrington Stanley FC A 0–1 L
Plymouth Argyle FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Dec Crewe Alexandra FC A 1–2 L
12 Dec Bristol Rovers FC A 0–3 L
05 Dec Ipswich Town FC H 1–2 L
01 Dec Rochdale AFC H 0–4 L
28 Nov Lincoln City FC H 2–0 W
24 Nov Peterborough United FC A 0–1 L

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
25% Clean Sheets
Plymouth Argyle FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Plymouth Argyle FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
3/2
31-45
2/2
46-60
4/2
61-75
1/2
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Plymouth Argyle FC
Aribim Pepple 3 G
Oliver Irow 3 G
Harvey White 2 G 1 A
Will Evans 2 G
Xavier Amaechi 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Crewe Alexandra FC and Plymouth Argyle FC is underway.
  • 5' 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 Byron Moore suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 15' Crewe Alexandra FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 17' The referee has no hesitation. Tyrese Fornah is booked for Plymouth Argyle FC — Yellow card on 17.
  • 22' What composure from Charlie Kirk! The England international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 27' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 27 minutes.
  • 32' The home supporters are growing impatient. Crewe Alexandra FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 37' Crewe Alexandra FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Plymouth Argyle FC's shape.
  • 42' Ryan Hardie is a natural forward and has been asked to do a very specific job for Crewe Alexandra FC tonight.
  • 43' Owen Dale has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 43 minutes.
  • 46' Lewis MacLeod is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tyrese Fornah at the 46 minute mark.
  • 51' Plymouth Argyle FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 56' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Crewe Alexandra FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 61' Kelland Watts has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
  • 64' Ryan Hardie is replacing Frank Nouble for the Plymouth Argyle FC side.
  • 69' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 73' Plymouth Argyle FC ring the changes. Byron Moore has done his job and it is now time for Joe Edwards to step up.
  • 78' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 81' Crewe Alexandra FC ring the changes. Owen Dale has done his job and it is now time for Daniel Powell to step up.
  • 85' Luke Jephcott does the damage! The net is bulging and Plymouth Argyle FC surge ahead!
  • 88' Fresh legs for Crewe Alexandra FC! Chris Porter comes on to replace Mikael Mandron.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Crewe Alexandra FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Crewe Alexandra FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach David Artell

Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ryan Lowe

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ryan Hardie 4
Luke Jephcott 2
Charlie Kirk 1
Owen Dale 1
Oliver Finney 1
Scott Kashket 1
Niall Ennis 1
Chris Long 1

Head to Head

2020-12-15 Crewe Alexandra FC 2–1 Plymouth Argyle FC

Crewe Alexandra FC Form

2020-12-15 Crewe Alexandra FC 2–1 Plymouth Argyle FC W 2020-12-12 Crewe Alexandra FC 2–1 Northampton Town FC W 2020-12-05 Burton Albion FC 1–1 Crewe Alexandra FC D 2020-12-01 Crewe Alexandra FC 4–2 Swindon Town FC W 2020-11-28 Cheltenham Town FC 2–1 Crewe Alexandra FC L 2020-11-24 Accrington Stanley FC 1–0 Crewe Alexandra FC L

Plymouth Argyle FC Form

2020-12-15 Crewe Alexandra FC 2–1 Plymouth Argyle FC L 2020-12-12 Bristol Rovers FC 3–0 Plymouth Argyle FC L 2020-12-05 Plymouth Argyle FC 1–2 Ipswich Town FC L 2020-12-01 Plymouth Argyle FC 0–4 Rochdale AFC L 2020-11-28 Plymouth Argyle FC 2–0 Lincoln City FC W 2020-11-24 Peterborough United FC 1–0 Plymouth Argyle FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.8 Crewe Alexandra FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1 Plymouth Argyle FC xG
I would bet for: Crewe Alexandra FC to win 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Crewe Alexandra FC57% Draw24% Plymouth Argyle FC19%
Actual: Crewe Alexandra FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.8
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Crewe Alexandra FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Plymouth Argyle FC
43%
Crewe Alexandra FC or Plymouth Argyle FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Crewe Alexandra FC39% Draw45% Plymouth Argyle FC16%
Actual: Crewe Alexandra FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
1 – 0
10.2%
2 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8%
3 – 1
5.7%
3 – 0
5.7%
1 – 2
5.2%
0 – 1
5.2%
2 – 2
4.8%
0 – 2
3%
3 – 2
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Crewe Alexandra FC

Handicap Crewe Alexandra FC covers Push Plymouth Argyle FC covers
-2.5 15% — 85%
-2 15% 17% 69%
-1.5 31% — 69%
-1 31% 23% 45%
-0.5 55% — 45%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 12% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Crewe Alexandra FC keeps clean sheet
37% ✓
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

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