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Crewe Alexandra
League Two | Gameweek 42
Apr 1, 2024 at 3pm UK
Alexandra Stadium
Forest Green Rovers

Crewe
0 - 3
Forest Green


Nevitt (43'), Kirk (75'), Adebisi (76')
FT(HT: 0-3)
Garrick (13', 26'), Robson (27')
Inniss (43'), Osadebe (52'), Jones (87')

Preview: Crewe Alexandra vs. Forest Green Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Monday's League Two clash between Crewe Alexandra and Forest Green Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Two sides who could do well with all three points go head to head in round 42 of the League Two as Crewe Alexandra play host to Forest Green Rovers at the Mornflake Stadium on Monday.

A run of three consecutive defeats has seen the Green Army plunge to the bottom of the league standings and they will head into the game looking to kickstart their quest for survival.


Match preview

Crewe Alexandra were involved in a share of the spoils for the second consecutive game as they played out a goalless draw with Gillingham when the sides squared off on Friday.

In a drab affair at the Priestfield Stadium, both sides were guilty of a lack of sting at the attacking end of the pitch as they failed to threaten each other's goal before settling for a share of the spoils.

Crewe have now gone three consecutive games without a win since beating Sutton United 1-0 on March 12, losing 3-1 to MK Dons on March 16 before playing out consecutive stalemates against AFC Wimbledon and Gillingham.

With 66 points from 40 matches, Lee Bell's men are currently sixth in the League Two standings, six points above seventh-placed Gillingham in the final playoff spot and seven points off the automatic promotion spot.

Crewe now return home, where they hold the division's fifth-best record, having picked up 38 points from 20 games, and are unbeaten in four of their last five matches, claiming two wins and two draws since the start of February.

Forest Green Rovers, on the other hand, were left empty-handed once again as they suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Stockport County when the sides met on Friday.

In a one-sided affair at the New Lawn Stadium, Callum Camps, Rico Richards and Connor Lemonheigh-Evans all found the back of the net to fire the Hatters to a resounding victory and send them top of the table.

Steve Cotterill's men have now lost each of their last three matches, suffering defeats against Sutton, Doncaster Rovers and Stockport since claiming consecutive victories over Walsall and Bradford City back in March.

This drop-off in form has been owing to the Green Army's lack of firepower in attack, where they have failed to make the net ripple in their last three matches and currently hold the division's poorest record, having netted just 33 goals so far.

With 33 points from 40 matches, Forest Green Rovers are currently rooted to the bottom of the League Two standings, four points adrift of 22nd-placed Colchester United just outside the relegation zone, with six games to go.

Crewe Alexandra League Two form:

Forest Green Rovers League Two form:


Team News

Crewe Alexandra will take to the pitch without the midfield duo of Jack Powell and 20-year-old Joel Tabiner, who continue their spells on the sidelines.

Experienced striker Courtney Baker-Richardson has missed each of the Railwaymen's last three games and is also out of contention for Monday's clash.

They are joined on the club's injury table by English defender Luke Offord, who has missed each of the last seven games since coming off injured against Harrogate Town in February.

Meanwhile, Forest Green Rovers remain without first-choice goalkeeper Luke Daniels, who sustained an injury in the game against Mansfield Town on February 10.

Nathan Holland has missed each of the Green Army's last seven games through an injury and the 25-year-old will also play no part in Monday's matchup.


Crewe Alexandra possible starting lineup:
Booth; Cooney, Turns, Demetriou, Adebisi; Thomas, Austerfield; Rowe, Leigh, Tracy; Nevitt

Forest Green Rovers possible starting lineup:
Reyes; Inniss; Koegh, Moore-Taylor; Dabo, Bunker, Osadebe, Robson; McAllister, Doidge, Garrick


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We say: Crewe Alexandra 2-0 Forest Green Rovers

While Crewe have suffered a slump in form in recent weeks, they will be backing themselves against an out-of-sorts Forest Green side who have lost their last three games. Bell's men have been rock-solid at home this season and we fancy them to come away with maximum points here.



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