Jack Lankester struck twice as Crewe Alexandra swept aside Aston Villa U21 4-1 in the Football League Trophy, with defender Luke Offord the standout on a night the hosts never looked like losing. It was a performance of ruthless conviction against visitors who flattered to deceive.
8.0Luke OffordCrewe Alexandra · Defender1 goal · 2 shotsCrewe Alexandra 4:1 Aston Villa U21 — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half2 - 0
- 11(Foul)
- 34P. Mlynarski
- 40
Second half2 - 1
- 60R. Chadwick
- 60J. Ewusi
- 62(Foul)
- 63V. Mudame
- 63L. Melhuish
- 65(Foul)
- 85
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Questions & Answers
What was the final score of Crewe Alexandra vs Aston Villa U21?
Crewe Alexandra 4-1 Aston Villa U21 (Football League Trophy).
Who scored?
Luke Offord (31', assist Calum Agius) for Crewe Alexandra; Adrien Thibaut (40') for Crewe Alexandra; Jack Lankester (48', assist Stan Dancey) for Crewe Alexandra; Max Jenner (85') for Aston Villa U21; Jack Lankester (88', assist Jordan Gibson) for Crewe Alexandra.
Was Crewe Alexandra's win deserved?
Yes — Crewe Alexandra were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Crewe Alexandra vs Aston Villa U21?
Yellow cards: Owen Lunt (Crewe Alexandra); Leon Routh (Aston Villa U21); Lewis Billington (Crewe Alexandra).
Head to Head meetings Crewe Alexandra - Aston Villa U21
- Matches1
- The biggest draw0
- The most effective match4-1
Crewe Alexandra
Aston Villa U21
- 1
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
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Victories |  1 | 0  |
Scored goals | 4 | 1 |
Average per game | 4 | 1 |
The biggest victory | 4-1 | 0 |
Crewe Alexandra
Aston Villa U21
Crewe Alexandra - Aston Villa U21 Best statistical picks
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Both teams scored in 5 of the last 6 matches
X2 hasn't lost in 5 of the last matches
Odds
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Evenly matched
Aston Villa U21 is the favourite on CheckLive metrics: overall rating 54.2 vs 47.3 for Crewe Alexandra. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 58.4 vs 39.1); CheckLive signal strength 52%.
Over 3.51.80
No clear favorite
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
42.7
51.4
CheckSkill
54.5
54.5
CheckMental
39.1
58.4
CheckLive total47.3 vs 54.2+6.9
More match signals
Over 4.564%2.75
Both teams to score — Yes59%1.50
Away win — Aston Villa U2150%6.00
Today's market odds.
All both teams to score predictions →Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Crewe Alexandra vs Aston Villa U21?
On CheckLive metrics the favourite is Aston Villa U21: overall rating 54.2 vs 47.3, CheckLive signal strength 52%.
What is Aston Villa U21's main edge?
Aston Villa U21 is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 58.4 vs 39.1 for Crewe Alexandra. The overall rating gap is 9.3.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 2-3 (Crewe Alexandra vs Aston Villa U21, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
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Victories
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Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
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