Crewe Alexandra FC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
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Crewe Alexandra FC vs Rochdale AFC — League One at Alexandra Stadium.
- Crewe Alexandra FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Andy Haines
- Referee Danny Gratton
- Referee Oliver Bickle
- 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
Recent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 24 Apr Rochdale AFC H 1–1 D 20 Apr Fleetwood Town FC A 2–0 W 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 Date Opponent H/A Score Result 24 Apr Crewe Alexandra FC A 1–1 D 20 Apr Blackpool FC H 1–0 W 17 Apr Accrington Stanley FC H 3–1 W 13 Apr Swindon Town FC H 2–1 W 10 Apr Fleetwood Town FC A 0–1 L 05 Apr Ipswich Town FC H 0–0 D Key Stats
100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)50% Over 2.5 Goals
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Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Crewe Alexandra FC is hosting Rochdale AFC for another epic battle.
- 5' Crewe Alexandra FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Rochdale AFC that had 140 games and scored 206 goals.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Chris Porter, as he is very good at scoring at Alexandra Stadium with 4 goals in the last 4 games.
- 20' It looks surprising Crewe Alexandra FC does not make any changes. Jake Beesley has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 30' The whistle greets Luke Murphy as he departs to be replaced by Ryan Wintle.
- 35' It’s high time David Artell made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 40' Rochdale AFC 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.
- 45' Rochdale AFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 50' The travelling Rochdale AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 52' Antony Evans was booked on 52.
- 57' 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 Conor Shaughnessy suffering a number of foals already.
- 62' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 67' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 67 minutes.
- 68' The whistle greets Conor Grant as he departs to be replaced by Stephen Humphrys.
- 69' The whistle greets Stephen Dooley as he departs to be replaced by Matt Done.
- 74' 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.
- 77' Rochdale AFC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kwadwo Baah is hanging Paul McShane on the field on 77 minute.
- 78' The Crewe Alexandra FC manager makes a substitution. Antony Evans departs to be replaced by Callum Ainley.
- 83' 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.
- 85' The supporters are chanting for Conor Shaughnessy. He replaces Oliver Rathbone on 85 minute.
- 90' Crewe Alexandra FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Omar Beckles is hanging Charlie Kirk on the field on 90 minute.
- 90' What a strike from Charlie Kirk! The score is 1-0.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Eoghan O'Connell.
- The final score is 1-1.
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Crewe Alexandra FC
Starting XI- 1
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28
Luke Murphy ↓ Ryan Wintle 30'
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12
Mikael Mandron ↓ Owen Dale 78'
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- 3
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10
Charlie Kirk ↓ Omar Beckles 90'
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9
Chris Porter ↓ Owen Dale 78'
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32
Antony Evans ↓ Callum Ainley 78'
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Bench- 31
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29
Omar Beckles ↑ 90'
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4
Ryan Wintle ↑ 30'
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11
Callum Ainley ↑ 78'
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19
Owen Dale ↑ 78'
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Coach David ArtellRochdale AFC
Starting XI-
5
Paul McShane ↓ Kwadwo Baah 77'
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- 14
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7
Stephen Dooley ↓ Matt Done 69'
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- 13
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17
Conor Grant ↓ Stephen Humphrys 68'
Bench-
19
Conor Shaughnessy ↑ 85'
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16
Matt Done ↑ 69'
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9
Stephen Humphrys ↑ 68'
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22
Kwadwo Baah ↑ 77'
Coach Brian Barry-Murphy -
Head to Head
Crewe Alexandra FC Form
2021-04-24 Crewe Alexandra FC 1–1 Rochdale AFC D 2021-04-20 Fleetwood Town FC 0–2 Crewe Alexandra FC W 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 WRochdale AFC Form