Crewe Alexandra FC vs Sunderland AFC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Crewe Alexandra FC vs Sunderland AFC — League One at Mornflake Stadium.
- Crewe Alexandra FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
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 19 Oct Sunderland AFC H 0–4 L 16 Oct Fleetwood Town FC A 0–3 L 02 Oct Cambridge United FC H 2–2 D 28 Sep Plymouth Argyle FC A 1–1 D 25 Sep Rotherham United FC A 1–1 D 21 Sep Morecambe FC H 1–3 L Date Opponent H/A Score Result 19 Oct Crewe Alexandra FC A 4–0 W 16 Oct Gillingham FC A 2–1 W 02 Oct Portsmouth FC A 0–4 L 28 Sep Cheltenham Town FC H 5–0 W 25 Sep Bolton Wanderers FC H 1–0 W 18 Sep Fleetwood Town FC A 2–2 D Key Stats
25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)50% Over 2.5 Goals
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Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Crewe Alexandra FC to score. At the same time, Sunderland AFC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Daniel Neil made 348 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' Sunderland AFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
- 25' Terell Thomas puts Sunderland AFC on the lead.
- 30' It’s high time Lee Johnson made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 32' Goal! Ross Stewart scores his 42 goal in 212 matches.
- 37' 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.
- 42' Billy Sass-Davies needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 47' 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.
- 51' A meaty challenge results in booking for Carl Winchester on 51.
- 53' It’s a booking for Sunderland AFC player. Dennis Cirken gets a Yellow card.
- 55' GOAL! Ross Stewart scores on 55. Assisted by Daniel Neil
- 57' The supporters are chanting for Leon Dajaku. He replaces Alex Pritchard on 57 minute.
- 59' Another change for Crewe Alexandra FC made on 59 minute. Chris Long leaves to be changed by Scott Kashket.
- 60' Time for substitution for Crewe Alexandra FC. J'Neil Bennett is replaced by Madger Gomes.
- 65' Denver Hume has so much to prove this time. He replaces Dennis Cirken on 65 minute.
- 70' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 72' Crewe Alexandra FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Billy Sass-Davies is hanging Terell Thomas on the field on 72 minute.
- 73' Goal! Leon Dajaku scores his 3 goal in 426 matches.
- 74' Time for substitution for Sunderland AFC. Aiden McGeady is replaced by Bailey Wright.
- 75' The referee calls foul for Luke Murphy. He receives a Yellow card.
- 80' Crewe Alexandra FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 80.
- 85' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Sunderland AFC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 90' 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.
- Full Time. Sunderland AFC beats Crewe Alexandra FC
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Crewe Alexandra FC
Starting XI- 1
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Chris Long ↓ Madger Gomes 60'
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J'Neil Bennett ↓ Scott Kashket 59'
Bench-
36
Scott Kashket ↑ 59'
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Billy Sass-Davies ↑ 72'
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Madger Gomes ↑ 60'
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Coach David ArtellSunderland AFC
Starting XI-
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Alex Pritchard ↓ Leon Dajaku 57'
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Aiden McGeady ↓ Bailey Wright 74'
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Dennis Cirken ↓ Denver Hume 65'
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Bench-
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Bailey Wright ↑ 74'
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Denver Hume ↑ 65'
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Leon Dajaku ↑ 57'
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Coach Lee Johnson -
Head to Head
Crewe Alexandra FC Form
2021-10-19 Crewe Alexandra FC 0–4 Sunderland AFC L 2021-10-16 Fleetwood Town FC 3–0 Crewe Alexandra FC L 2021-10-02 Crewe Alexandra FC 2–2 Cambridge United FC D 2021-09-28 Plymouth Argyle FC 1–1 Crewe Alexandra FC D 2021-09-25 Rotherham United FC 1–1 Crewe Alexandra FC D 2021-09-21 Crewe Alexandra FC 1–3 Morecambe FC LSunderland AFC Form