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Wigan Athletic FC vs Crewe Alexandra FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2020-21
Wigan Athletic FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Crewe Alexandra FC
Sat 17 Apr 2021 · 11:30 UTC The DW Stadium HT 45+1' · FT 45+10'
Tendayi Darikwa 66' Y
R 70' Omar Beckles

Overview

Match Preview

Wigan Athletic FC vs Crewe Alexandra FC — League One at The DW Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Dumitru-Ravel Cheosiaua
  • Referee Declan Bourne
  • Referee Christopher Ward
  • Referee Wayne Grunnill

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

3
1
Wigan Athletic FC 4 games · Avg 2.3 goals Crewe Alexandra FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-04-17 Wigan Athletic FC 2–0 Crewe Alexandra FC 2020-10-10 Crewe Alexandra FC 3–0 Wigan Athletic FC

Recent Form

Wigan Athletic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Apr Crewe Alexandra FC H 2–0 W
13 Apr Sunderland AFC H 2–1 W
10 Apr Doncaster Rovers FC A 4–1 W
05 Apr Portsmouth FC H 0–1 L
31 Mar Gillingham FC A 0–1 L
27 Mar Ipswich Town FC H 0–0 D
Crewe Alexandra FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Apr Wigan Athletic FC A 0–2 L
13 Apr Portsmouth FC H 0–0 D
10 Apr Oxford United FC H 0–6 L
05 Apr Milton Keynes Dons FC A 2–0 W
02 Apr Hull City AFC H 1–2 L
20 Mar Northampton Town FC A 1–0 W

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Wigan Athletic FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Wigan Athletic FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
2/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Wigan Athletic FC launch into their encounter with Crewe Alexandra FC.
  • 5' Crewe Alexandra FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 10' It looks surprising Crewe Alexandra FC does not make any changes. Luke Offord has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 15' Joe Dodoo does the damage! The net is bulging and Wigan Athletic FC surge ahead!
  • 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. David Artell might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 25' Wigan Athletic FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 30' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 35' 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.
  • 40' It looks like no one’s ball. Crewe Alexandra FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 45' The home supporters are growing impatient. Wigan Athletic FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 50' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Wigan Athletic FC that had 380 games and scored 405 goals.
  • 55' Wigan Athletic FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 60' Will Keane has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 65' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 65 minutes.
  • 66' Controversy at the stadium! Tendayi Darikwa argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 70' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Omar Beckles on 70 minutes.
  • 72' A stunning finish from Lee Evans — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 73' It is a substitution in Crewe Alexandra FC team. Charlie Kirk is replaced by Donervon Daniels on 73 minute.
  • 78' The 24-year-old Nathan Wood-Gordon has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 83' Owen Dale has been relatively quiet despite scoring 22 goals in his last 96 appearances.
  • 84' A tactical swap from Wigan Athletic FC — Thelo Aasgaard on, Viv Solomon-Otabor off on 84 minutes.
  • 87' Fresh legs for Wigan Athletic FC! Danny Gardner comes on to replace Will Keane.
  • 88' Wigan Athletic FC ring the changes. Joe Dodoo has done his job and it is now time for Jamie Proctor to step up.
  • 90' The crowd applauds Funso-King Ojo as he leaves the pitch. Zach Clough steps in for Wigan Athletic FC.
  • The final score is 2-0.

Lineups

Wigan Athletic FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Leam Richardson

Crewe Alexandra FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach David Artell

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Mikael Mandron 1
Harry Pickering 1
Luke Offord 1
Joe Dodoo 1
Lee Evans 1
James McClean 1
Callum Lang 1
Will Keane 1

Head to Head

2021-04-17 Wigan Athletic FC 2–0 Crewe Alexandra FC 2020-10-10 Crewe Alexandra FC 3–0 Wigan Athletic FC

Wigan Athletic FC Form

2021-04-17 Wigan Athletic FC 2–0 Crewe Alexandra FC W 2021-04-13 Wigan Athletic FC 2–1 Sunderland AFC W 2021-04-10 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–4 Wigan Athletic FC W 2021-04-05 Wigan Athletic FC 0–1 Portsmouth FC L 2021-03-31 Gillingham FC 1–0 Wigan Athletic FC L 2021-03-27 Wigan Athletic FC 0–0 Ipswich Town FC D

Crewe Alexandra FC Form

2021-04-17 Wigan Athletic FC 2–0 Crewe Alexandra FC L 2021-04-13 Crewe Alexandra FC 0–0 Portsmouth FC D 2021-04-10 Crewe Alexandra FC 0–6 Oxford United FC L 2021-04-05 Milton Keynes Dons FC 0–2 Crewe Alexandra FC W 2021-04-02 Crewe Alexandra FC 1–2 Hull City AFC L 2021-03-20 Northampton Town FC 0–1 Crewe Alexandra FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.2 Wigan Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04 Crewe Alexandra FC xG
I would bet for: Wigan Athletic FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Wigan Athletic FC43% Draw29% Crewe Alexandra FC28%
Actual: Wigan Athletic FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.24
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 66%
34%
± 2.5 39%
61%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Wigan Athletic FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Crewe Alexandra FC
57%
Wigan Athletic FC or Crewe Alexandra FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Wigan Athletic FC27% Draw52% Crewe Alexandra FC21%
Actual: Wigan Athletic FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
12.9%
1 – 0
11.5%
0 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
7.7%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3.1%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Wigan Athletic FC

Handicap Wigan Athletic FC covers Push Crewe Alexandra FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 21% 62%
-0.5 38% — 62%
+0.5 70% — 30%
+1 70% 18% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✗
Crewe Alexandra FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.