Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Saturday’s football game at Alexandra Stadium pits together Crewe and Harrogate, the two teams who defeated Accrington and Doncaster respectively at the weekend. The Railwaymen are eyeing their fourth consecutive league win and a triumph over Harrogate could see them climb to the playoffs berth. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team ahead of the round 7 clash.
The Sulphurites, on the other hand, aim to build on a 2-0 win over Doncaster, but seeing that Crewe are a real force to be reckoned with at home, we are tempted to put our money on Lee Bell’s charges this time out. Barring any fresh injury worries, head coach Simon Weaver is unlikely to make changes to the team that defeated the Donny at the weekend. The 46-year-old tactician is likely to stick to the 3-5-2 formation.
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.