Sunderland AFC vs Crewe Alexandra FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sunderland AFC vs Crewe Alexandra FC — League One at Stadium of Light.
- Sunderland AFC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Mar | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Feb | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 22 Feb | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Feb | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar | Sunderland AFC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Mar | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 05 Mar | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 26 Feb | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Feb | Oxford United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Feb | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Sunderland AFC and Crewe Alexandra FC get this one started.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Bassala Sambou made 265 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' 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.
- 20' The travelling Crewe Alexandra FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 29' Lynden Gooch picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 34' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 39' It is a cagey affair so far. Sunderland AFC in their trying to find a way past Crewe Alexandra FC's compact .
- 44' Sunderland AFC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Crewe Alexandra FC's shape.
- 49' It looks like no one’s ball. Sunderland AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 54' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 59' Daniel Neil is replacing Luke O'Nien for the Sunderland AFC side.
- 63' Patrick Roberts is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jermain Defoe at the 63 minute mark.
- 66' A moment of madness from Zac Williams on 66 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Crewe Alexandra FC will be frustrated.
- 68' The referee calls foul for Josh Lundstram. He receives a Yellow card.
- 73' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 74' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Bailey Wright.
- 75' Controversy at the stadium! Dennis Cirken argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 75' The Crewe Alexandra FC bench stirs into life. Rekeem Harper is withdrawn and Bassala Sambou gets his opportunity.
- 76' Crewe Alexandra FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 76.
- 80' The Crewe Alexandra FC manager makes a substitution. Callum Ainley departs to be replaced by Oliver Finney.
- 84' What composure from Daniel Neil! The England international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 89' Brilliant from the ! Patrick Roberts makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 89.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Leon Dajaku on 90 minutes.
- The final score is 2-0.
Lineups
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
-
10
Jermain Defoe ↓ Patrick Roberts 63'
-
11
Lynden Gooch ↓ Leon Dajaku 59'
-
13
Luke O'Nien ↓ Daniel Neil 59'
- 25
- 4
- 15
- 14
- 20
- 27
- 17
Bench
- 8
- 39
-
77
Patrick Roberts ↑ 63'
-
24
Daniel Neil ↑ 59'
-
7
Leon Dajaku ↑ 59'
- 32
- 6
Coach
Alex Neil
Crewe Alexandra FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
4
Rekeem Harper ↓ Bassala Sambou 75'
- 7
- 31
-
11
Callum Ainley ↓ Oliver Finney 80'
- 8
- 20
- 6
- 23
- 18
- 28
- 29
Bench
- 1
- 16
-
14
Oliver Finney ↑ 80'
- 9
-
19
Bassala Sambou ↑ 75'
- 24
- 32
- 30
Coach
David Artell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ross Stewart | 2 |
| Leon Dajaku | 1 |
| Patrick Roberts | 1 |
| Daniel Neil | 1 |
| Charlie Wyke | 1 |
| Chris Maguire | 1 |
| Jordan Jones | 1 |
| Tom Lowery | 1 |
Head to Head
Sunderland AFC Form
2022-03-12
Sunderland AFC
2–0
Crewe Alexandra FC
W
2022-03-08
Sunderland AFC
3–1
Fleetwood Town FC
W
2022-03-05
Charlton Athletic FC
0–0
Sunderland AFC
D
2022-02-26
Wigan Athletic FC
0–3
Sunderland AFC
W
2022-02-22
Sunderland AFC
1–1
Burton Albion FC
D
2022-02-19
Sunderland AFC
1–2
Milton Keynes Dons FC
L
Crewe Alexandra FC Form
2022-03-12
Sunderland AFC
2–0
Crewe Alexandra FC
L
2022-03-08
Crewe Alexandra FC
1–3
Portsmouth FC
L
2022-03-05
Crewe Alexandra FC
1–3
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2022-02-26
Cheltenham Town FC
1–2
Crewe Alexandra FC
W
2022-02-22
Crewe Alexandra FC
0–1
Oxford United FC
L
2022-02-15
Wigan Athletic FC
2–0
Crewe Alexandra FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.68
Sunderland AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.86
Crewe Alexandra FC xG
I would bet for:
Sunderland AFC to win 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sunderland AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.54
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Sunderland AFC or Draw
83%
Draw or Crewe Alexandra FC
41%
Sunderland AFC or Crewe Alexandra FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.4%
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
9.2%
3 – 0
6%
0 – 1
5.8%
3 – 1
5.2%
1 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
4%
0 – 2
2.8%
4 – 0
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Sunderland AFC
| Handicap | Sunderland AFC covers | Push | Crewe Alexandra FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 24% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Crewe Alexandra FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.