Match Report
Crewe Alexandra U21, 11th on 25 points, faced a 34-point deficit to Burnley U21 (2nd, 59). Crewe Alexandra U21 ranked just 16th in the league on five-round form despite their 11th table position. In league terms the two rates read 1.26/2.45 for Crewe Alexandra U21 and 2.87/1.23 for Burnley U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.91.
Alexandra Park in Nantwich, capacity 1,000, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Burnley U21 led 2-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 0-5.