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Crewe Alexandra FC vs Sunderland AFC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2021-22
Crewe Alexandra FC
0 – 4
Full Time
Sunderland AFC
Tue 19 Oct 2021 · 18:45 UTC Mornflake Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 51' Carl Winchester
Y 53' Dennis Cirken
Luke Murphy 75' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Crewe Alexandra FC vs Sunderland AFC — League One at Mornflake Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Lincoln City FC 46 103
2 Cardiff City FC 46 91
3 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
4 Exeter City FC 46 49
5 Port Vale FC 46 42
6 Rotherham United FC 46 41
7 Northampton Town FC 46 35
8 Huddersfield Town AFC 1 3
9 Stockport County FC 1 3
10 Bradford City AFC 1 3
11 Luton Town FC 1 3
12 Cambridge United FC 1 3
13 Mansfield Town FC 1 3
14 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1 3
15 Bromley FC 1 3
16 Oxford United FC 1 1
17 Milton Keynes Dons FC 1 1
18 Stevenage FC 1 1
19 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1 1
20 Blackpool FC 1 1
21 Burton Albion FC 1 1
22 Leicester City FC 1 1
23 Notts County FC 1 1
24 Reading FC 1 0
25 Wigan Athletic FC 1 0
26 Doncaster Rovers FC 1 0
27 Leyton Orient FC 1 0
28 Barnsley FC 1 0
29 Plymouth Argyle FC 1 0
30 Peterborough United FC 1 0
31 AFC Wimbledon 1 0

Head-to-Head

1
3
Crewe Alexandra FC 4 games · Avg 2.8 goals Sunderland AFC
Last 5 meetings
2021-10-19 Crewe Alexandra FC 0–4 Sunderland AFC 2021-02-27 Crewe Alexandra FC 2–2 Sunderland AFC 2020-10-20 Sunderland AFC 1–0 Crewe Alexandra FC

Recent Form

Crewe Alexandra FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Oct Sunderland AFC H 0–4 L
16 Oct Fleetwood Town FC A 0–3 L
02 Oct Cambridge United FC H 2–2 D
28 Sep Plymouth Argyle FC A 1–1 D
25 Sep Rotherham United FC A 1–1 D
21 Sep Morecambe FC H 1–3 L
Sunderland AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Oct Crewe Alexandra FC A 4–0 W
16 Oct Gillingham FC A 2–1 W
02 Oct Portsmouth FC A 0–4 L
28 Sep Cheltenham Town FC H 5–0 W
25 Sep Bolton Wanderers FC H 1–0 W
18 Sep Fleetwood Town FC A 2–2 D

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Mornflake Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' It looks surprising Crewe Alexandra FC does not make any changes. Madger Gomes has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Lee Johnson will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Crewe Alexandra FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 20' Luke Murphy, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 25' What composure from Terell Thomas! The Saint Lucia international strokes it home. 0-1.
  • 30' 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.
  • 32' GOAL! Ross Stewart scores on 32.
  • 37' Sunderland AFC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 37.
  • 42' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mikael Mandron made 7 appearances and scored 39 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 47' Sunderland AFC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 51' Carl Winchester has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 51.
  • 53' A meaty challenge results in booking for Dennis Cirken on 53.
  • 55' Ross Stewart adds to his 1 season tally! Sunderland AFC lead 0-3 — and this changes everything.
  • 57' The crowd applauds Alex Pritchard as he leaves the pitch. Leon Dajaku steps in for Sunderland AFC.
  • 59' Scott Kashket has so much to prove this time. He replaces Chris Long on 59 minute.
  • 60' The crowd applauds J'Neil Bennett as he leaves the pitch. Madger Gomes steps in for Crewe Alexandra FC.
  • 65' Sunderland AFC make a change. Dennis Cirken trudges off to be replaced by Denver Hume on 65 minutes.
  • 70' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 72' Another change for Crewe Alexandra FC made on 72 minute. Terell Thomas leaves to be changed by Billy Sass-Davies.
  • 73' A stunning finish from Leon Dajaku — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 74' Bailey Wright has so much to prove this time. He replaces Aiden McGeady on 74 minute.
  • 75' Controversy at the stadium! Luke Murphy argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 80' The energy levels are beginning to show. Lee Johnson might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 85' Luke O'Nien has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 90' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Sunderland AFC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Crewe Alexandra FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach David Artell

Sunderland AFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Lee Johnson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ross Stewart 2
Daniel Neil 1
Charlie Wyke 1
Chris Maguire 1
Jordan Jones 1
Tom Lowery 1
Chris Porter 1
Terell Thomas 1

Head to Head

2021-10-19 Crewe Alexandra FC 0–4 Sunderland AFC 2021-02-27 Crewe Alexandra FC 2–2 Sunderland AFC 2020-10-20 Sunderland AFC 1–0 Crewe Alexandra FC

Crewe Alexandra FC Form

2021-10-19 Crewe Alexandra FC 0–4 Sunderland AFC L 2021-10-16 Fleetwood Town FC 3–0 Crewe Alexandra FC L 2021-10-02 Crewe Alexandra FC 2–2 Cambridge United FC D 2021-09-28 Plymouth Argyle FC 1–1 Crewe Alexandra FC D 2021-09-25 Rotherham United FC 1–1 Crewe Alexandra FC D 2021-09-21 Crewe Alexandra FC 1–3 Morecambe FC L

Sunderland AFC Form

2021-10-19 Crewe Alexandra FC 0–4 Sunderland AFC W 2021-10-16 Gillingham FC 1–2 Sunderland AFC W 2021-10-02 Portsmouth FC 4–0 Sunderland AFC L 2021-09-28 Sunderland AFC 5–0 Cheltenham Town FC W 2021-09-25 Sunderland AFC 1–0 Bolton Wanderers FC W 2021-09-18 Fleetwood Town FC 2–2 Sunderland AFC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.17 Crewe Alexandra FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.84 Sunderland AFC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 58% + Over 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Crewe Alexandra FC25% Draw26% Sunderland AFC49%
Actual: Sunderland AFC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 3.01
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 35%
65%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

Crewe Alexandra FC or Draw
50%
Draw or Sunderland AFC
75%
Crewe Alexandra FC or Sunderland AFC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Crewe Alexandra FC19% Draw43% Sunderland AFC38%
Actual: Sunderland AFC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 0–4 not predicted
0 – 4
Actual
1 – 1
11.5%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 1
8.3%
0 – 2
8.2%
0 – 0
6.6%
2 – 1
6%
1 – 3
5.8%
2 – 2
5.5%
1 – 0
4.9%
0 – 3
4.9%
2 – 3
3.4%
2 – 0
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Crewe Alexandra FC

Handicap Crewe Alexandra FC covers Push Sunderland AFC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 6% 91%
-1.5 9% — 91%
-1 9% 14% 77%
-0.5 23% — 77%
+0.5 48% — 52%
+1 48% 22% 30%
+1.5 70% — 30%
+2 70% 16% 14%
+2.5 86% — 14%

Clean Sheet

Crewe Alexandra FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
32% ✗

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