Hull City AFC vs Crewe Alexandra FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Hull City AFC vs Crewe Alexandra FC — League One at Kingston Communications Stadium.
- Hull City AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Crewe Alexandra FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ben Toner
- Referee Geoffrey Liddle
- Referee Declan Ford
- Referee
5 games this season
🟨 4.4/game
⚽ 10.2 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Sep | Gillingham FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Jul | Cardiff City FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 18 Jul | Luton Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Jul | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–8 | L |
| 11 Jul | Millwall FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | Hull City AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Sep | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Nov | Carlisle United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Kingston Communications Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Hull City AFC and Crewe Alexandra FC.
- 5' Crewe Alexandra FC have won 102 goals from 96 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' Matt Ingram has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Hull City AFC that had 387 games and scored 438 goals.
- 20' Hull City AFC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 25' Harry Pickering has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 30' 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.
- 35' With 0 assists to his name this season, Callum Ainley is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Crewe Alexandra FC.
- 40' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 45' The energy levels are beginning to show. Grant McCann might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 50' The 27-year-old Josh Lundstram has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 55' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jordy de Wijs.
- 60' Callum Elder needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 25 Yellow cards this season.
- 64' Keane Lewis-Potter makes way for Thomas Mayer at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Hull City AFC.
- 67' Hull City AFC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 67.
- 70' Poor challenge from Harry Pickering. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 71' A moment of madness from Harry Pickering on 71 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Crewe Alexandra FC will be frustrated.
- 72' A meaty challenge results in booking for Callum Elder on 72.
- 73' Callum Elder catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 73.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Callum Ainley. He replaces Oliver Finney on 77 minute.
- 78' The Crewe Alexandra FC manager makes a substitution. Oliver Finney departs to be replaced by Callum Ainley.
- 81' Mallik Wilks does the damage! The net is bulging and Hull City AFC surge ahead!
- 83' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Thomas Mayer on 83 minutes.
- 84' It is a substitution in Crewe Alexandra FC team. Owen Dale is replaced by Josh Lundstram on 84 minute.
- 87' Crewe Alexandra FC make a change. Luke Murphy trudges off to be replaced by Offrande Zanzala on 87 minutes.
- 90' Mallik Wilks catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Hull City AFC players.
Lineups
Hull City AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 13
- 5
- 4
-
27
Josh Magennis ↓ James Scott 64'
- 7
- 6
- 12
- 33
- 3
- 19
Bench
- 1
- 8
- 2
-
11
James Scott ↑ 64'
- 15
- 34
-
22
Thomas Mayer ↑ 64'
Coach
Grant McCann
Crewe Alexandra FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
28
Luke Murphy ↓ Offrande Zanzala 87'
- 29
- 12
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 10
-
14
Oliver Finney ↓ Callum Ainley 77'
-
19
Owen Dale ↓ Josh Lundstram 84'
- 17
Bench
-
15
Offrande Zanzala ↑ 87'
- 16
- 13
- 22
-
11
Callum Ainley ↑ 77'
-
20
Josh Lundstram ↑ 84'
- 23
Coach
David Artell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mallik Wilks | 2 |
| Chris Porter | 1 |
| Josh Magennis | 1 |
Head to Head
Hull City AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.08
Hull City AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.61
Crewe Alexandra FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 76% + Under — clean sheet likely 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hull City AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.69
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 1.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 2.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 3.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
Hull City AFC or Draw
80%
Draw or Crewe Alexandra FC
52%
Hull City AFC or Crewe Alexandra FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
20.9%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.1%
2 – 0
10.2%
0 – 1
9.7%
2 – 1
6.6%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 2
3.6%
0 – 2
3.1%
3 – 1
2.5%
2 – 2
2.2%
4 – 0
1%
Asian Handicap — Hull City AFC
| Handicap | Hull City AFC covers | Push | Crewe Alexandra FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 13% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 26% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 14% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Hull City AFC keeps clean sheet
55%
✓
Crewe Alexandra FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

