Crewe vs Cambridge preview
Monday 26 November 2018 17:51, UK
Crewe captain George Ray could face a late fitness test ahead of his side's League One game against Cambridge.
Ray has missed the last two games after sustaining a rib injury in training, but has made swifter than expected progress. Otherwise boss David Artell may be tempted to name an unchanged side despite Saturday's dismal 3-0 defeat at Crawley.
Alex Nicholls and Chris Porter are potential options for Artell if he decides he needs to freshen things up.
Cambridge go into the game on a minor high after boss Joe Dunne hailed their performance in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Bury. The Us were forced to battle for part of the game with 10 men after the sending-off off Paul Lewis, who will miss the clash with Alex due to suspension.
But they may be able to call on midfielder Brad Halliday who missed the Shakers draw with a thigh injury. If Halliday is still ruled out, Dunne is expected to pick between midfielder Harrison Dunk or striker David Amoo as a potential replacement.
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Crewe have lost each of their last four league games against Cambridge, after winning each of the previous four games before this run.
Cambridge United's four-game winning run against Crewe Alexandra in the Football League is their longest ongoing run against any EFL side.
Crewe have won eight of their last 13 home games in the league (D3 L2), keeping six clean sheets.
Cambridge have lost just one of their last six league games (W3 D2).
After scoring four times in six games between October 2nd and 23rd, Cambridge's Jevani Brown has failed to score in his last six games in all competitions.
