Match Report
In the standings it was Crewe Alexandra 11th on 67 points, Gillingham 17th on 53 — separated by 14. Recent form told a different story for Crewe Alexandra: only 17th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 11th. Scoring rates set the scale: Crewe Alexandra 1.39 scored and 1.26 conceded per game, Gillingham 1.15 and 1.57, with the league averaging 1.29.
GioScore's database holds 21 meetings between the two: 7 for Crewe Alexandra, 10 for Gillingham and 4 drawn, at 2.48 goals per meeting. The fixture has tightened lately: 1 goals per game over the last five meetings, down from 2.48 all-time.
The match was played at Alexandra Stadium in Crewe (capacity 10,153).
Goal scorers
Crewe Alexandra: Adrien Thibaut (64')
Key stats
Possession: Crewe Alexandra 44% · Gillingham 56% · Total shots: 7-21 · On target: 2-4 · Corners: 2-8