Crewe Alexandra FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 2
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Match Preview
Crewe Alexandra FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — FA Cup at Mornflake Stadium.
- Crewe Alexandra FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Declan Bourne
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2 Kevin Morris
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 12 Dec Bristol Rovers FC H 2–4 L 14 Nov Derby County FC A 3–1 W 05 Nov Derby County FC H 2–2 D 26 Nov Barnsley FC A 0–3 L 05 Nov Leyton Orient FC H 1–0 W 30 Apr Lincoln City FC A 1–2 L Date Opponent H/A Score Result 12 Dec Crewe Alexandra FC A 4–2 W 09 Dec Cheltenham Town FC H 1–1 D 28 Nov Leyton Orient FC H 1–1 D 25 Nov Derby County FC A 1–2 L 11 Nov Carlisle United FC A 1–0 W 07 Nov Reading FC A 1–1 D Key Stats
67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history0% Clean Sheets
Crewe Alexandra FC this season0% Clean Sheets
Bristol Rovers FC this season -
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Mornflake Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Crewe Alexandra FC and Bristol Rovers FC.
- 5' 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 Joshua Grant suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Aaron Rowe made 368 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' Matthew Cox needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 18' What a strike from John Marquis! The score is 0-1.
- 23' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' Goal! James Wilson scores his 6 goal in 317 matches.
- 30' It looks like no one’s ball. Bristol Rovers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 35' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Crewe Alexandra FC that had 96 games and scored 102 goals.
- 40' It’s gonna be a card for Luke Offord.
- 41' Bristol Rovers FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 42' GOAL! Antony Evans scores on 42. Assisted by Jack Hunt
- 46' Ryan Cooney has so much to prove this time. He replaces Zac Williams on 46 minute.
- 49' Goal! Ryan Cooney scores his 1 goal in 4 matches.
- 49' Another substitution for Bristol Rovers FC to replace James Wilson by Joshua Grant on 49 minute.
- 54' 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.
- 55' Crewe Alexandra FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 59' Time for substitution for Crewe Alexandra FC. Lewis Billington is replaced by Charlie Colkett.
- 64' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 65' Goal! Elliott Nevitt scores his 2 goal in 48 matches.
- 65' Bristol Rovers FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 70' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 73' GOAL! Aaron Rowe scores on 73.
- 74' The whistle greets John Marquis as he departs to be replaced by Jevani Brown.
- 79' The travelling Bristol Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 84' 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.
- 86' Another change for Crewe Alexandra FC made on 86 minute. Aaron Rowe leaves to be changed by Charlie Finney.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-4.
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Crewe Alexandra FC
Starting XI- 5
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- 8
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21
Aaron Rowe ↓ Charlie Finney 86'
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Shilow Tracey ↓ Elliott Nevitt 59'
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4
Zac Williams ↓ Ryan Cooney 46'
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Bench-
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Ryan Cooney ↑ 46'
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16
Charlie Colkett ↑ 59'
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Elliott Nevitt ↑ 59'
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Charlie Finney ↑ 86'
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Coach Lee BellBristol Rovers FC
Starting XI-
42
Jack Hunt ↓ Luke Thomas 46'
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15
Ryan Woods ↓ Scott Sinclair 74'
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9
John Marquis ↓ Jevani Brown 74'
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6
Sam Finley ↓ Grant Ward 59'
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James Wilson ↓ Joshua Grant 49'
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- 25
- 33
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Bench- 18
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Grant Ward ↑ 59'
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11
Luke Thomas ↑ 46'
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Jevani Brown ↑ 74'
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Scott Sinclair ↑ 74'
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Joshua Grant ↑ 49'
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Coach Andrew Mangan -
Head to Head
Crewe Alexandra FC Form
2023-12-12 Crewe Alexandra FC 2–4 Bristol Rovers FC L 2023-11-14 Derby County FC 1–3 Crewe Alexandra FC W 2023-11-05 Crewe Alexandra FC 2–2 Derby County FC D 2022-11-26 Barnsley FC 3–0 Crewe Alexandra FC L 2022-11-05 Crewe Alexandra FC 1–0 Leyton Orient FC W 2022-04-30 Lincoln City FC 2–1 Crewe Alexandra FC LBristol Rovers FC Form
2023-12-12 Crewe Alexandra FC 2–4 Bristol Rovers FC W 2023-12-09 Bristol Rovers FC 1–1 Cheltenham Town FC D 2023-11-28 Bristol Rovers FC 1–1 Leyton Orient FC D 2023-11-25 Derby County FC 2–1 Bristol Rovers FC L 2023-11-11 Carlisle United FC 0–1 Bristol Rovers FC W 2023-11-07 Reading FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC D