Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Following back-to-back draws with AFC Wimbledon and Gillingham, Crewe Alexandra will be aiming to return to winning ways in the League Two when they take on Forest Green on Monday afternoon. The Railwaymen are determined to stay in the playoffs berth and they are surely capable of beating the out-of-form rock-bottom side at home ground. There are no fresh injury concerns in the home team.
Meanwhile, the Green Army suffered a dip in form, with the team extending their losing run to three games against Stockport County. As Forest Green have been struggling in front of goal of late, we are tempted to put our money on the home side. As for the away team, defender Dominic Thompson is widely expected to return to the starting XI after coming as a substitute in the last league match. In the first half of the season Crewe outplayed Forest Green 4-1.
Highlighted Team (Crewe):
Crewe Aleandra are a professional football club that welcome their rivals at Gresty Road. The stadium was built in 1906, and it can hold up to 10,153 spectators. Founded back in 1877, Crewe Alexandra play their home games in red shirts and white shorts, while yellow is the dominant colour of their away kit.
The Railwaymen played their first game against North Staffs in 1877, with the two teams sharing the spoils (1-1) at Alexandra Recreation Ground. Nowadays, Crewe compete in the League 2 where they take on their main rivals Port Vale. In 2014 a match between the two sides resulted in violence and arrests. The likes of Wrexham, Macclesfield Town, Shrewsbury Town, and Stoke City are considered the club’s rivals as well.
In 2013 Crewe Alexandra clinched the Football League Trophy as they defeated Southend United 2-0 in the title game at Wembley Stadium. Goals from Max Clayton and Luke Murphy helped the Railwaymen clinch their first and only Football League Trophy.