Bolton vs Crewe: result 2-3 and analysis
EFL TrophyGroup Stage - 3Kick-off on September 8, 2020 at 06:00 PM (UTC)Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton
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What was the result of Bolton vs Crewe?
Crewe won 2-3 on September 8, 2020.
Goalscorers
- 15′M. MandronCrewe
- 53′R. DelaneyBolton
- 66′O. DaleCrewe
- 75′S. MillerBolton
- 89′M. MandronCrewe (pen.)
Official lineup for Bolton vs Crewe
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Bolton
3-4-1-2- 9E. Doyle
- 7N. Delfouneso
- 14T. White
- 10A. Sarcevic
- 11A. Crawford
- 21H. Brockbank
- 12J. Hickman
- 3L. Gordon
- 6R. Delaney
- 4G. Taft
- 1B. Crellin
Crewe
4-3-3- 19O. Dale
- 15O. Zanzala
- 12M. Mandron
- 20J. Lundstram
- 11C. Ainley
- 4R. Wintle
- 23T. Johnson
- 22B. Sass-Davies
- 3H. Pickering
- 29O. Beckles
- 13D. Richards
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Bolton have 2 wins, 4 draws and 9 defeats; Crewe have 7, 2 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2020 | Bradford(home) | 1-2 | League Cup |
| Aug 22, 2020 | Accrington ST(home) | 3-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Mar 10, 2020 | Burton Albion(away) | 2-2 | League One |
| Mar 7, 2020 | AFC Wimbledon(away) | 0-0 | League One |
| Feb 29, 2020 | Accrington ST(home) | 0-0 | League One |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2020 | Lincoln(home) | 1-2 | League Cup |
| Aug 25, 2020 | Newcastle(away) | 0-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 25, 2020 | Newcastle(home) | 0-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 22, 2020 | Barnsley(home) | 0-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 18, 2020 | Nantwich Town(away) | 2-4 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 2 meetings: 2 Bolton wins, 0 draws, 0 Crewe wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2017 | Crewe 1-2 Bolton | League Cup |
| Aug 26, 2014 | Crewe 2-3 Bolton | League Cup |
How many goals should we expect?
Bolton score 0.9 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Crewe score 1.9 and concede 1.4.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton | 0.9 | 1.5 | 4 | 7/15 | 7/15 |
| Crewe | 1.9 | 1.4 | 4 | 8/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Bolton sit 1st in EFL Trophy (9 points from 3 matches) and Crewe sit 1st (9 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BoltonGroup 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 9 |
| 1 | CreweGroup 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 9 |
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