Crewe Alexandra FC vs Rotherham United FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Crewe Alexandra FC vs Rotherham United FC — League One at Mornflake Stadium.
- Crewe Alexandra FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rotherham United FC 46 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan | Rotherham United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Nov | Ipswich Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Nov | AFC Wimbledon | A | 2–3 | L |
| 20 Nov | Gillingham FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Nov | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Nov | Swindon Town FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan | Crewe Alexandra FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Nov | Oxford United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Nov | Ipswich Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Nov | Cambridge United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 06 Nov | Bromley FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Crewe Alexandra FC to score. At the same time, Rotherham United FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' 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.
- 7' Michael Smith puts Rotherham United FC on the lead.
- 12' Michael Ihiekwe needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 17' Supporters expect more eagerness from Dave Richards, as he is very good at scoring at Mornflake Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 22' It’s high time Paul Warne made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 25' The referee shows Rotherham United FC player a Yellow card on 25.
- 30' Will Grigg has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 50 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 33' Travis Johnson is having his name booked by the referee on 33.
- 38' The whistle greets Travis Johnson as he departs to be replaced by Scott Robertson.
- 43' It looks like no one’s ball. Rotherham United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 45' Rotherham United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 45.
- 50' Rotherham United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 50.
- 55' Rotherham United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 60' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 65' Another change for Rotherham United FC made on 65 minute. Will Grigg leaves to be changed by Joshua Kayode.
- 68' It’s a booking for Crewe Alexandra FC player. Scott Robertson gets a Yellow card.
- 73' Scott Robertson is having his name booked by the referee on 73.
- 74' Goal! Dave Richards scores his 1 goal in 96 matches.
- 75' It is a substitution in Crewe Alexandra FC team. Oliver Finney is replaced by Bassala Sambou on 75 minute.
- 76' Callum Ainley has so much to prove this time. He replaces Chris Porter on 76 minute.
- 78' Crewe Alexandra FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 83' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 87' It is a substitution in Rotherham United FC team. Daniel Barlaser is replaced by Jamie Lindsay on 87 minute.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Crewe Alexandra FC.
Lineups
Crewe Alexandra FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 7
- 12
- 31
- 22
-
14
Oliver Finney ↓ Bassala Sambou 75'
- 8
-
9
Chris Porter ↓ Callum Ainley 76'
- 6
- 23
- 29
Bench
- 1
-
11
Callum Ainley ↑ 76'
- 20
-
45
Bassala Sambou ↑ 75'
-
35
Scott Robertson ↑ 38'
- 18
- 32
Coach
David Artell
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 6
- 8
- 24
-
9
Will Grigg ↓ Joshua Kayode 65'
- 18
- 20
-
4
Daniel Barlaser ↓ Jamie Lindsay 87'
- 31
- 11
- 23
Bench
-
2
Wes Harding ↑ 76'
- 10
- 22
- 14
-
16
Jamie Lindsay ↑ 87'
- 1
-
19
Joshua Kayode ↑ 65'
Coach
Paul Warne
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Oliver Rathbone | 1 |
| Chris Porter | 1 |
| Michael Smith | 1 |
| Dave Richards | 1 |
Head to Head
Crewe Alexandra FC Form
2022-01-29
Crewe Alexandra FC
0–2
Rotherham United FC
L
2021-11-28
Ipswich Town FC
2–1
Crewe Alexandra FC
L
2021-11-23
AFC Wimbledon
3–2
Crewe Alexandra FC
L
2021-11-20
Crewe Alexandra FC
2–0
Gillingham FC
W
2021-11-12
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–0
Crewe Alexandra FC
L
2021-11-06
Crewe Alexandra FC
0–3
Swindon Town FC
L
Rotherham United FC Form
2022-01-29
Crewe Alexandra FC
0–2
Rotherham United FC
W
2021-11-27
Oxford United FC
0–0
Rotherham United FC
D
2021-11-23
Ipswich Town FC
0–2
Rotherham United FC
W
2021-11-20
Rotherham United FC
3–1
Cambridge United FC
W
2021-11-06
Rotherham United FC
3–0
Bromley FC
W
2021-11-02
Charlton Athletic FC
1–1
Rotherham United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.87
Crewe Alexandra FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29
Rotherham United FC xG
I would bet for:
Rotherham United FC or Draw 75% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rotherham United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.16
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Crewe Alexandra FC or Draw
55%
Draw or Rotherham United FC
75%
Crewe Alexandra FC or Rotherham United FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rotherham United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
13.8%
0 – 1
13.7%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
8.7%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
5.4%
2 – 0
4.1%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 2
3.6%
1 – 3
3.6%
2 – 3
1.7%
Asian Handicap — Crewe Alexandra FC
| Handicap | Crewe Alexandra FC covers | Push | Rotherham United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 15% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 24% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Crewe Alexandra FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.