Tomorrow afternoon Crewe Alexandra play opposition from Lancashire, this time with a trip to Accrington Stanley.
This Season:
This season sees The ‘Owd Reds in 23rd place in the league having drawn against Harrogate Town and Colchester United while they have lost against Doncaster Rovers, Newport County and Notts County.
They lost against Tranmere Rovers in the Carabao Cup 1st Round while they have lost against Stockport County in the EFL Trophy and sit bottom of their group.
Transfers:
They have signed goalkeeper Michael Kelly, defenders Farrend Rawson and Donald Love, midielder Tyler Walton and forwards Jimmy Knowles, Kelsey Mooney and Ashley Hunter on permanent deals. Goalkeeper Billy Crellin, defenders Zach Awe, Jake Batty and Sonny Aljofree, midfielder Nelson Khumbeni and forward Dara Costelloe have all joined on season-long loans apart from Khumbeni who’s deal is until January.
Leaving the club this summer were Rosaire Longelo, Jack Massey, Sean McConville, Joe Pritchard, Toby Savin, Bailey Sloane, Matt Lowe, Korede Adedoyin, Leslie Adekoya, Baba Fernandes, Jack McIntyre and Alex Academy Alum Kelvin Mellor as all left when their deals expired.
Midfielder Tommy Leigh and Jack Nolan leaving for MK Dons and Gillingham, both for undisclosed fees while defender Aaron Pickles and midfielder Charlie Hall have joined non-league clubs on loan deals.
Coaches’ Thoughts:
Here are the thoughts of the two sets of coaching staff heading into the game:
Head-to-Head:
Alex Wins: 7
Accrington Wins: 9
Draws: 3
Biggest Alex Win: 6-1 at Ewood Park in December 1992 (FA Cup)
Biggest Accrington Win: 2-0 at the Alexandra Stadium in October 2017
Last Meeting
Accrington Stanley 0-0 Crewe Alexandra, 6th April 2024
The two teams would play out a goalless draw in the corresponding fixture of last season.
Crewe: Booth; Billington, Demetriou, Williams, Adebisi; Leigh, Austerfield; Rowe (Cooney 88), Holicek, Tracey; Nevitt
Booked: Nevitt 90
Accrington: Vitek; O’Brien, Hills, Gubbins, Shipley (Quirk 86); Martin (Conneely 73), B. Woods; Nolan (Pritchard 46), Henderson, Whalley (J. Woods 73); Leigh (Lowe 86)
Booked: Henderson 11, Martin 57
Played for Both:
The following players have been contracted to both teams:
Goalkeepers: Bertrand Bossu, Andrew Dawber, Ross Etheridge, Stuart Jones, Alan Martin, Paul Rachubka, Max Stryjek
Defenders: Omar Beckles, Martin Clark, Adam Dugdale, Nicky Hunt, Darran Kempson, Kelvin Mellor, Colin Murdock, Michael Nottingham, Mark Roberts, Gus Wilson
Midfielders: Daniel Barlaser, Wayne Goodison, Tony Grant, Lee Molyneux, Alan Navarro, Liam Nolan, Gary Roberts, James Robinson, Tariq Uwakwe
Forwards: Courtney Baker-Richardson, Wes Fletcher, Andy Gayle, John Miles, Michael Symes, Offrande Zanzala
Officials:
The EFL have announced that David Rock is tomorrow’s referee with Kevin Mulraine and Johnathon Bickerdike assisting him and Conor Brown the fourth official. Rock has refereed the following Crewe games in the last 5 years:
- Crewe Alexandra 2-3 Cambridge United (14th September 2019) – Nolan, Anene
- Walsall 0-0 Crewe Alexandra (21st February 2023)
- Crewe Alexandra 0-0 Harrogate Town (17th February 2024)
