Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Wigan Athletic will look to build on a 2-1 win over Charlton Athletic when they take on Crewe Alexandra at DW Stadium on Tuesday evening. The Latics are eyeing their ninth home win of the process, and a triumph over Crewe will see them move one step closer to securing automatic promotion. Charlie Wyke remains on the sidelines indefinitely, while Jordan Cousins has yet to overcome his injury. Stephen Humphrys is widely expected to lead the line for the hosts.
The Railwaymen, on the other hand, aim to escape the relegation zone, but given their five-game losing run in the League One, we predict that the promotion-chasing hosts are going to pick up all three points from the match. Both Callum Ainley and Luke Murphy are pushing for a start, speaking of the visiting side. In their last meeting at the venue Wigan defeated Crewe 2-0.
Highlighted Player (Jason Kerr):
Jason Kerr is a professional footballer who plays for St Johnstone as a defender. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on February 6, 1997, Jason Kerr is a product of the St Johnstone football academy. He started his senior career in 2014, and after ending his loan spells with East Fife and Queen of the South, he returned to the McDiarmid Park outfit in 2018.
He made his debut with the Saints in the Scottish Cup game against Albion Rovers on January 29, 2019. Jason Kerr has six caps with the Scotland U21 team, but he has yet to receive a call-up for the senior team.
He scored his first goal for St Johnstone in a 4-1 defeat to Rangers on February 27, 2018. His primary position on the field is a centre-back, but he is capable of producing good displays as a central midfielder as well. His preferred foot is right, and he wears the number 15 shirt at St Johnstone.
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.