Crewe travel to Yeovil following their excellent midweek cup victory over Wigan. Yeovil have made a decent start to the season, currently occupying 11th place, so Crewe will have to perform well to earn a seventh victory in eight games.
Vital Quotes:
Yeovil manager Russell Slade: ‘[Nicky Maynard] looks to be their new kid on the block in the league that’s for sure. He’s made a big impression, but the one I like and the one that makes things happen up front is Varney, who’s had a terrific start to the season and bagged a fair few goals himself.’
Yeovil Team News:
Yeovil are set to name the same team that won 3-2 at Huddersfield. Mark Lynch is expected to retain his place in the side as Andy Lindegaard remains out with a groin injury.
Player to watch: Marcus Stewart
Stewart was in excellent form last week as he set up 2 goals in the Glovers 3-2 win at Huddersfield. Stewart has already bagged 2 goals for Yeovil this season.
Crewe Team News:
Crewe have doubts over Neil Cox and Jon Otsemobor for the trip to Huish Park. Otsemobor has sustained a slight achilles strain, whilst Neil Cox dropped a light weight on his foot this week. Meanwhile, Ryan Lowe’s stomach strain has ruled him out of the game, whilst Lee Bell and Tony Grant aren’t yet fit enough. Lee Matthews and Paul Bignot are both out.
Player to watch: Nicky Maynard
The youngster scored his first goal against Premiership opposition on Tuesday night, and will be looking to make it into double figures for his career tally having already scored 9 goals in just 7 starts and 4 sub appearances.
Match Facts & Stats
Head to Head: This is the first ever meeting between the sides
Yeovil’s Top Goalscorer: Chris Cohen – 3
Yeovil’s Leading Assistsman: Cohen, N. Jones, K. James – 2
Crewe’s Top Goalscorer: Nicky Maynard – 8
Nicky Maynard has scored the more goals than any other League One player this seasonCrewe’s Leading Assistsman: Luke Varney – 5
Luke Varney is joint top assistsman in the division, level with Chesterfield’s Kevan Hurst
Crewe are currently top of the form guide with 15 points from a possible 18; Yeovil are 10th with 8 points from the last 6 games.
Crewe have scored the most league goals of any team in League One – 15
Ref Watch:
D Whitestone
Match Prediction:
Yeovil 2-2 Crewe