Gillingham FC vs Crewe Alexandra FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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' And we are off! Gillingham FC vs Crewe Alexandra FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Gillingham FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ryan Wintle, as he is very good at scoring at MEMS Priestfield Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 11' A stunning finish from Jordan Graham — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 16' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 21' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 26' The travelling Crewe Alexandra FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 31' Over 31 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 36' The home supporters are growing impatient. Gillingham FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 38' Assisted by Jordan Graham with the perfectly-timed delivery and Olly Lee makes no mistake. 2-0!
- 43' Chris Porter is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Crewe Alexandra FC tonight.
- 45' A goal from the England international Kyle Dempsey! He fires home on 45 to make it 3-0!
- 46' Vadaine Oliver is having his name booked by the referee on 46.
- 51' Crewe Alexandra FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 56' The 32-year-old Dave Richards has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 61' Omar Beckles has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 62' Olly Lee does the damage! The net is bulging and Gillingham FC surge ahead!
- 62' Time for substitution for Crewe Alexandra FC. Owen Dale is replaced by Stephen Walker.
- 63' Luke Murphy is replacing Tom Lowery for the Crewe Alexandra FC side.
- 67' The referee calls foul for Robbie Cundy. He receives a Yellow card.
- 72' A quiet spell here at MEMS Priestfield Stadium. Gillingham FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 74' Time for substitution for Crewe Alexandra FC. Ryan Wintle is replaced by Antony Evans.
- 79' Fresh legs for Crewe Alexandra FC! Regan Griffiths comes on to replace Charlie Kirk.
- 80' GOAL! Chris Porter fires home to make it 4-1!
- 85' Rio Adebisi, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 88' John Akinde gets the nod from Gillingham FC. He replaces Vadaine Oliver and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' Gillingham FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alexander MacDonald is hanging Jordan Graham on the field on 90 minute.
- 90' John Akinde is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- Another three points for Gillingham FC.
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.