Match Report
Crewe Alexandra, 24th on 29 points, faced a 44-point deficit to Portsmouth (9th, 73). On the form table Crewe Alexandra stood 18th over the last five rounds, despite being 24th overall. In league terms the two rates read 0.8/1.8 for Crewe Alexandra and 1.48/1.11 for Portsmouth (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.35.
Portsmouth's unbeaten run stood at 6, having scored in 8 consecutive games. The five-game form split read 3/15 points for Crewe Alexandra against 13/15 for Portsmouth.
7 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Crewe Alexandra 1, draws 2, Portsmouth 4, at 1.86 goals per meeting. More than two goals is the exception here — seen in 29% of meetings.
Alexandra Stadium, capacity 10,153, hosted the game. Portsmouth led 2-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 1-3 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Crewe Alexandra: Chris Long (90') · Portsmouth: George Hirst (3'), Tyler Walker (31'), George Hirst (66')
Key stats
Possession: Crewe Alexandra 65% · Portsmouth 35% · Total shots: 16-17 · On target: 4-12 · Corners: 7-4