Portsmouth FC vs Crewe Alexandra FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Portsmouth FC vs Crewe Alexandra FC — League One at Fratton Park.
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Crewe Alexandra FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee James Oldham
- Referee Brett Huxtable
- Referee Christopher Wade
- Referee
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 16 Nov | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Nov | Ipswich Town FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 03 Nov | Lincoln City FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 31 Oct | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Oct | Northampton Town FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 17 Nov | Oxford United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Nov | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Nov | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 03 Nov | Gillingham FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Oct | Ipswich Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Portsmouth FC host Crewe Alexandra FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' Cameron Pring has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' Perry Ng has been relatively quiet despite scoring 11 goals in his last 96 appearances.
- 15' What a moment for Ronan Curtis! That strike on 15 puts his side firmly in control.
- 15' That is a Yellow card for Portsmouth FC. Andy Cannon will be fuming at that decision.
- 20' 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 Luke Murphy suffering a number of foals already.
- 25' With 0 assists to his name this season, Oliver Lancashire is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Crewe Alexandra FC.
- 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 35' Portsmouth FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 40' Ronan Curtis makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Portsmouth FC are in front.
- 45' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 46' Portsmouth FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Callum Johnson is hanging Haji Mnoga on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Tom Naylor makes no mistake. 3-0!
- 56' The England John Marquis breaks the deadlock on 56 minutes. 4-0!
- 57' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Perry Ng.
- 59' Luke Murphy gets the nod from Crewe Alexandra FC. He replaces Tom Lowery and will look to change the dynamic.
- 64' Portsmouth 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.
- 66' Callum Ainley gets the nod from Crewe Alexandra FC. He replaces Ryan Wintle and will look to change the dynamic.
- 71' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 76' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 81' Charlie Kirk is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Portsmouth FC tonight.
- 82' The whistle greets Marcus Harness as he departs to be replaced by Bryn Morris.
- 85' Ellis Harrison catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 85.
- 86' The whistle greets Ellis Harrison as he departs to be replaced by Jordy Hiwula.
- 90' It is a substitution in Crewe Alexandra FC team. Offrande Zanzala is replaced by Regan Griffiths on 90 minute.
- Portsmouth FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 6
- 1
- 11
-
23
Cameron Pring ↓ Lee Brown 46'
-
19
Marcus Harness ↓ Bryn Morris 82'
-
10
Ellis Harrison ↓ Jordy Hiwula 86'
- 9
- 20
- 14
-
37
Haji Mnoga ↓ Callum Johnson 46'
Bench
- 35
- 8
-
3
Lee Brown ↑ 46'
-
2
Callum Johnson ↑ 46'
-
17
Bryn Morris ↑ 82'
-
26
Jordy Hiwula ↑ 86'
- 15
Coach
Kenny Jackett
Crewe Alexandra FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 29
-
7
Daniel Powell ↓ Owen Dale 59'
- 15
- 2
- 3
-
4
Ryan Wintle ↓ Callum Ainley 66'
- 10
- 14
-
8
Tom Lowery ↓ Luke Murphy 59'
- 17
Bench
-
28
Luke Murphy ↑ 59'
-
16
Oliver Lancashire ↑ 46'
- 13
-
11
Callum Ainley ↑ 66'
-
19
Owen Dale ↑ 59'
- 23
-
18
Regan Griffiths ↑ 90'
Coach
David Artell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| George Hirst | 3 |
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Marcus Harness | 2 |
| Tyler Walker | 2 |
| Ronan Curtis | 2 |
| Oliver Finney | 1 |
| Chris Long | 1 |
| Tom Naylor | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Crewe Alexandra FC Form
2020-11-21
Portsmouth FC
4–1
Crewe Alexandra FC
L
2020-11-17
Oxford United FC
0–2
Crewe Alexandra FC
W
2020-11-14
Crewe Alexandra FC
2–0
Peterborough United FC
W
2020-11-07
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–3
Crewe Alexandra FC
W
2020-11-03
Crewe Alexandra FC
0–1
Gillingham FC
L
2020-10-31
Ipswich Town FC
1–0
Crewe Alexandra FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.22
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14
Crewe Alexandra FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 64% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.36
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Crewe Alexandra FC
41%
Portsmouth FC or Crewe Alexandra FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8.5%
1 – 0
7.2%
3 – 1
6.9%
3 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
5.3%
0 – 0
4.9%
1 – 2
4.9%
3 – 2
4%
4 – 1
Actual
4 – 0
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Crewe Alexandra FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -2 | 21% | 18% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 22% | 40% |
| -0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Crewe Alexandra FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.