Crewe Alexandra FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Crewe Alexandra FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at Alexandra Stadium.
- Crewe Alexandra FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Abbas Khan
- Referee Kevin Morris
- Referee Darren Drysdale
- Referee Marvyn Amphlett
- Referee Andy Hendley
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Apr | Oxford United FC | H | 0–6 | L |
| 05 Apr | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Apr | Hull City AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Mar | Northampton Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Mar | Burton Albion FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr | Crewe Alexandra FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Apr | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Apr | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Apr | Rochdale AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Mar | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Mar | Ipswich Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
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 Portsmouth FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. David Artell might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ronan Curtis made 371 appearances and scored 54 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' Controversy at the stadium! Tom Lowery argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 25' Portsmouth FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 28' That is a Yellow card for Portsmouth FC. Sean Raggett will be fuming at that decision.
- 29' Sean Raggett picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 32' Donervon Daniels is replacing Rio Adebisi for the Crewe Alexandra FC side.
- 37' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 42' Portsmouth FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 42.
- 45' Luke Offord has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 45.
- 49' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ryan Williams on 49.
- 54' It looks like no one’s ball. Portsmouth FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 59' Tom Naylor, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 61' Fresh legs for Crewe Alexandra FC! Mikael Mandron comes on to replace Charlie Kirk.
- 66' Portsmouth FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 71' Over 71 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 72' Another change for Portsmouth FC made on 72 minute. Ben Close leaves to be changed by Harvey White.
- 74' Portsmouth FC make a change. Ryan Williams trudges off to be replaced by George Byers on 74 minutes.
- 77' The referee has no hesitation. Callum Johnson is booked for Portsmouth FC — Yellow card on 77.
- 82' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 87' Both keepers have barely been tested. Crewe Alexandra FC and Portsmouth FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- Game over. The scoreline of 0-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Crewe Alexandra FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 33
- 28
- 3
-
10
Charlie Kirk ↓ Mikael Mandron 61'
- 8
- 19
- 9
- 17
- 32
-
21
Rio Adebisi ↓ Donervon Daniels 32'
Bench
- 31
-
5
Donervon Daniels ↑ 32'
- 29
-
12
Mikael Mandron ↑ 61'
- 16
- 13
- 11
Coach
David Artell
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 6
-
8
Ben Close ↓ Harvey White 72'
- 1
- 11
- 21
- 19
- 9
- 20
-
7
Ryan Williams ↓ George Byers 74'
- 2
Bench
-
16
George Byers ↑ 74'
- 14
- 13
- 22
- 15
-
23
Harvey White ↑ 72'
- 40
Coach
Danny Cowley
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| George Hirst | 3 |
| Ronan Curtis | 2 |
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Marcus Harness | 2 |
| Tyler Walker | 2 |
| Chris Long | 1 |
| Tom Naylor | 1 |
| Oliver Finney | 1 |
Head to Head
Crewe Alexandra FC Form
2021-04-13
Crewe Alexandra FC
0–0
Portsmouth FC
D
2021-04-10
Crewe Alexandra FC
0–6
Oxford United FC
L
2021-04-05
Milton Keynes Dons FC
0–2
Crewe Alexandra FC
W
2021-04-02
Crewe Alexandra FC
1–2
Hull City AFC
L
2021-03-20
Northampton Town FC
0–1
Crewe Alexandra FC
W
2021-03-13
Crewe Alexandra FC
0–3
Burton Albion FC
L
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.82
Crewe Alexandra FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 60% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.3
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Crewe Alexandra FC or Draw
54%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
75%
Crewe Alexandra FC or Portsmouth FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
13.8%
1 – 1
13%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
10.6%
1 – 2
8.7%
1 – 0
7.1%
0 – 3
5.1%
2 – 1
4.8%
1 – 3
4.4%
2 – 2
3.7%
2 – 0
3.2%
0 – 4
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Crewe Alexandra FC
| Handicap | Crewe Alexandra FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 5% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 13% | 81% |
| -0.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| +0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +1 | 49% | 25% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 16% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Crewe Alexandra FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✗
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.