Match Report
Crewe Alexandra, 24th on 29 points, faced a 51-point deficit to Plymouth Argyle (7th, 80). Recent form told a different story for Plymouth Argyle: only 20th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 7th. Against a league average of 1.35 goals per team per game, Crewe Alexandra ran at 0.8 scored and 1.8 conceded, Plymouth Argyle at 1.48 and 1.04.
Crewe Alexandra had lost three in a row.
GioScore's database holds 10 meetings between the two: 3 for Crewe Alexandra, 4 for Plymouth Argyle and 3 drawn, at 2.7 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 40% of the meetings went to the host. 60% of the meetings finished with three goals or more, and both sides scored in 80%.
Alexandra Stadium, capacity 10,153, hosted the game. Crewe Alexandra led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 4 goals for the 1-4 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Crewe Alexandra: Chris Long (19') · Plymouth Argyle: Ryan Hardie (48'), Niall Ennis (55'), Ryan Hardie (56'), Ryan Hardie (85')
Key stats
Possession: Crewe Alexandra 56% · Plymouth Argyle 44% · Total shots: 10-18 · On target: 3-9 · Corners: 3-7




