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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 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

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Alexandra Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 10' Plymouth Argyle FC have won 402 goals from 331 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Luke Offord, as he is very good at scoring at Alexandra Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 17' Tyrese Fornah is having his name booked by the referee on 17.
  • 22' The deadlock is broken! Charlie Kirk gets on the scoresheet on 22 minutes.
  • 27' Plymouth Argyle FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 32' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 37' Both keepers have barely been tested. Crewe Alexandra FC and Plymouth Argyle FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 42' It is a cagey affair so far. Crewe Alexandra FC in their trying to find a way past Plymouth Argyle FC's compact .
  • 43' Owen Dale does the damage! The net is bulging and Crewe Alexandra FC surge ahead!
  • 46' Fresh legs for Plymouth Argyle FC! Lewis MacLeod comes on to replace Tyrese Fornah.
  • 51' 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.
  • 56' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 61' Plymouth Argyle 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.
  • 64' Ryan Hardie is ready to make an impact after coming on for Frank Nouble at the 64 minute mark.
  • 69' It looks like no one’s ball. Crewe Alexandra FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 73' Fresh legs for Plymouth Argyle FC! Joe Edwards comes on to replace Byron Moore.
  • 78' Tom Lowery needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 81' Daniel Powell gets the nod from Crewe Alexandra FC. He replaces Owen Dale and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 85' The deadlock is broken! Luke Jephcott gets on the scoresheet on 85 minutes.
  • 88' The whistle greets Mikael Mandron as he departs to be replaced by Chris Porter.
  • 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

Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ryan Lowe

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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