Portsmouth FC vs Crewe Alexandra FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
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)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Aug | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 May | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 May | AFC Wimbledon | A | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Apr | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 24 Apr | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Aug | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 May | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 01 May | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Apr | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Apr | Rochdale AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
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' We are underway at Fratton Park. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' England international Chris Porter has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' Crewe Alexandra FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 25' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 30' Portsmouth FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Crewe Alexandra FC backline.
- 35' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 40' The Crewe Alexandra FC bench stirs into life. Owen Dale is withdrawn and Chris Long gets his opportunity.
- 45' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Portsmouth FC and Crewe Alexandra FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 48' GOAL! John Marquis fires home to make it 1-0!
- 53' William Jaaskelainen needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 58' It’s high time David Artell made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 63' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 63 minutes.
- 64' What a strike from Marcus Harness! The score is 2-0.
- 65' Another substitution for Crewe Alexandra FC to replace Shaun MacDonald by Oliver Finney on 65 minute.
- 65' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Marcus Harness makes it 3-0.
- 70' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 71' A meaty challenge results in booking for Chris Long on 71.
- 74' The whistle greets Shaun Williams as he departs to be replaced by Joe Morrell.
- 79' Portsmouth FC ring the changes. Recco Hackett-Fairchild has done his job and it is now time for Michael Jacobs to step up.
- 82' It is a substitution in Portsmouth FC team. John Marquis is replaced by George Hirst on 82 minute.
- 87' Supporters expect more eagerness from Donervon Daniels, as he is very good at scoring at Fratton Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 88' The supporters are chanting for Chris Porter. He replaces Mikael Mandron on 88 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Portsmouth FC take all three points.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 11
- 18
-
6
Shaun Williams ↓ Joe Morrell 74'
- 8
- 10
- 13
-
9
John Marquis ↓ George Hirst 82'
- 20
- 4
- 1
Bench
- 35
- 17
- 16
-
24
Michael Jacobs ↑ 79'
-
21
Joe Morrell ↑ 74'
-
19
George Hirst ↑ 82'
- 7
Coach
Danny Cowley
Crewe Alexandra FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 16
- 21
-
4
Shaun MacDonald ↓ Oliver Finney 65'
-
12
Mikael Mandron ↓ Chris Porter 88'
- 11
- 20
-
19
Owen Dale ↓ Chris Long 40'
- 6
- 2
- 3
Bench
- 5
- 15
-
7
Chris Long ↑ 40'
- 31
-
14
Oliver Finney ↑ 65'
-
9
Chris Porter ↑ 88'
- 23
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
2021-08-14
Portsmouth FC
2–0
Crewe Alexandra FC
L
2021-08-07
Crewe Alexandra FC
1–1
Cheltenham Town FC
D
2021-05-09
Crewe Alexandra FC
3–2
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
2021-05-01
Bristol Rovers FC
0–1
Crewe Alexandra FC
W
2021-04-27
Charlton Athletic FC
2–2
Crewe Alexandra FC
D
2021-04-24
Crewe Alexandra FC
1–1
Rochdale AFC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.45
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.78
Crewe Alexandra FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.23
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Crewe Alexandra FC
46%
Portsmouth FC or Crewe Alexandra FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.6%
0 – 0
13%
1 – 1
13%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.2%
3 – 0
5.2%
1 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4.2%
2 – 2
3.4%
0 – 2
3.1%
4 – 0
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Crewe Alexandra FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 16% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 25% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 13% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Crewe Alexandra FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.