Match report
Crewe Defeats Bristol Rovers 1-0 in League One Clash
Bristol Rovers
0–1
FT
Crewe
May 1, 2021
Crewe secured a narrow but significant 1-0 victory over Bristol Rovers in a League One clash at the Memorial Stadium. Christopher Ainley's early goal for Crewe proved decisive as Bristol Rovers failed to find an equalizer despite several chances. The result moves Crewe closer to securing their safety in the competition.
Key Facts
- • Christopher Ainley scored the only goal for Crewe in the 18th minute, assisted by Oliver Dale.
- • Bristol Rovers' Jacob Baldwin received a yellow card for a foul in the 41st minute.
- • Bristol Rovers made three substitutions: Jordan Hare replaced Ben Liddle in the 57th minute, Ersin Öztumer replaced Jack Daly in the 58th minute, and Bobby Hanlan replaced Zeki Walker in the 82nd minute.
- • Crewe made two substitutions: Daniel Daniels replaced Omar Beckles in the 75th minute, and Marc Mandron replaced Charlie Porter in the 87th minute.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 13 J. Day (G)
- 26 J. Baldwin (D)
- 3 L. Leahy (M)
- 22 J. Hare (M)
- 43 G. Williams (D)
- 15 A. Kilgour (D)
- 41 E. Öztümer (F)
- 8 Z. Westbrooke (M)
- 20 C. Hargreaves (M)
- 33 A. Rodman (F)
- 9 B. Hanlan (F)
Substitutes
- 7 B. Liddle
- 17 J. Daly
- 28 Z. Walker
- 24 D. Tutonda
- 51 J. Ward
- 2 M. Little
- 39 J. Barrett
Crewe
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 W. Jääskeläinen (G)
- 16 O. Lancashire (D)
- 5 D. Daniels (D)
- 3 H. Pickering (D)
- 21 R. Adebisi (D)
- 4 R. Wintle (M)
- 11 C. Ainley (M)
- 10 C. Kirk (F)
- 32 A. Evans (M)
- 12 M. Mandron (F)
- 19 O. Dale (F)
Substitutes
- 29 O. Beckles
- 9 C. Porter
- 34 Z. Williams
- 31 S. Walker
- 26 J. Robbins
- 13 D. Richards
- 23 T. Johnson
Timeline
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18' Crewe Goal · Normal GoalC. Ainley · Assist: O. Dale
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41' Bristol Rovers Card · Yellow CardJ. Baldwin
Foul
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57' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Hare · On: B. Liddle
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58' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Öztümer · On: J. Daly
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75' Crewe subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Daniels · On: Omar Beckles
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82' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Hanlan · On: Z. Walker
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85' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 4Off: Z. Westbrooke · On: D. Tutonda
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87' Crewe subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Mandron · On: C. Porter
Match Stats
| Stat | Bristol Rovers | Crewe |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 69% | 79% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 14 |
| Corners | 5 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 341 | 438 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 9 |
| Possession | 44% | 56% |
| Accurate Passes | 235 | 345 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 9 |
| Saves | 2 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Crewe took the lead in the 18th minute when Christopher Ainley scored a decisive goal, putting pressure on Bristol Rovers to equalize.
- ▸ Bristol Rovers' multiple substitutions in the second half aimed to change the game's momentum but failed to secure an equalizer, highlighting Crewe's defensive resilience.