Gillingham FC vs Crewe Alexandra FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Gillingham FC vs Crewe Alexandra FC — League One at MEMS Priestfield Stadium.
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Crewe Alexandra FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alan Young
- Referee Matthew Lee
- Referee Dean Treleaven
- Referee Darren Blunden
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 23 Jan | Rochdale AFC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Jan | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Jan | Burton Albion FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Jan | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Dec | Northampton Town FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan | Gillingham FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 23 Jan | AFC Wimbledon | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Jan | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 16 Jan | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Jan | Rochdale AFC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 26 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Gillingham FC and Crewe Alexandra FC get this one started.
- 5' Oliver Finney needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 10' Crewe Alexandra FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 11' Jordan Graham adds to his 0 season tally! Gillingham FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 16' It is a cagey affair so far. Gillingham FC in their trying to find a way past Crewe Alexandra FC's compact .
- 21' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Gillingham FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 26' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 31' 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.
- 36' Crewe Alexandra FC have won 102 goals from 96 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 38' GOAL! Olly Lee fires home to make it 2-0!
- 43' Gillingham FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 45' What composure from Kyle Dempsey! The England international strokes it home. 3-0.
- 46' Controversy at the stadium! Vadaine Oliver argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 56' 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 Omar Beckles suffering a number of foals already.
- 61' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. David Artell will be considering his options from the bench.
- 62' A stunning finish from Olly Lee — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 62' Fresh legs for Crewe Alexandra FC! Stephen Walker comes on to replace Owen Dale.
- 63' The Crewe Alexandra FC bench stirs into life. Tom Lowery is withdrawn and Luke Murphy gets his opportunity.
- 67' A meaty challenge results in booking for Robbie Cundy on 67.
- 72' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 74' Antony Evans has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ryan Wintle on 74 minute.
- 79' The Crewe Alexandra FC bench stirs into life. Charlie Kirk is withdrawn and Regan Griffiths gets his opportunity.
- 80' A goal from the England international Chris Porter! He fires home on 80 to make it 4-1!
- 85' Crewe Alexandra FC is showing some good football. However, Crewe Alexandra FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 88' Gillingham FC make a change. Vadaine Oliver trudges off to be replaced by John Akinde on 88 minutes.
- 90' A tactical swap from Gillingham FC — Alexander MacDonald on, Jordan Graham off on 90 minutes.
- 90' The referee calls foul for John Akinde. He receives a Yellow card.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Gillingham FC take all three points.
Lineups
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 3
- 5
- 1
- 8
- 25
- 2
-
19
Vadaine Oliver ↓ John Akinde 88'
-
11
Olly Lee ↓ Stuart O'Keefe 90'
- 20
- 21
Bench
- 14
-
4
Stuart O'Keefe ↑ 90'
-
15
John Akinde ↑ 88'
-
16
Alexander MacDonald ↑ 90'
- 7
- 17
Coach
Steve Evans
Crewe Alexandra FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 16
- 13
-
4
Ryan Wintle ↓ Antony Evans 74'
-
10
Charlie Kirk ↓ Regan Griffiths 79'
- 14
-
8
Tom Lowery C ↓ Luke Murphy 63'
-
19
Owen Dale ↓ Stephen Walker 62'
- 9
- 23
- 21
Bench
- 1
-
31
Stephen Walker ↑ 62'
-
28
Luke Murphy ↑ 63'
- 12
- 22
-
32
Antony Evans ↑ 74'
-
18
Regan Griffiths ↑ 79'
Coach
David Artell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Olly Lee | 2 |
| John Akinde | 1 |
| Jordan Graham | 1 |
| Kyle Dempsey | 1 |
| Chris Porter | 1 |
| Chris Long | 1 |
| Tom Lowery | 1 |
| Danny Lloyd | 1 |
Head to Head
Gillingham FC Form
Crewe Alexandra FC Form
2021-01-26
Gillingham FC
4–1
Crewe Alexandra FC
L
2021-01-23
Crewe Alexandra FC
1–1
AFC Wimbledon
D
2021-01-19
Crewe Alexandra FC
3–2
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2021-01-16
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–1
Crewe Alexandra FC
D
2021-01-09
Rochdale AFC
3–3
Crewe Alexandra FC
D
2020-12-26
Crewe Alexandra FC
1–1
Fleetwood Town FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.97
Gillingham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
Crewe Alexandra FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 58% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Gillingham FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.05
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Gillingham FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Crewe Alexandra FC
44%
Gillingham FC or Crewe Alexandra FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Gillingham FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
9.6%
2 – 0
9.1%
1 – 0
8.6%
0 – 0
6.3%
3 – 1
6.3%
3 – 0
5.8%
1 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 1
4.3%
3 – 2
3.5%
4 – 1
Actual
Asian Handicap — Gillingham FC
| Handicap | Gillingham FC covers | Push | Crewe Alexandra FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 17% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 22% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 12% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Crewe Alexandra FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.