Crewe 1-0 Salford City
Updated
Crewe won: Crewe 1-0 Salford City in the League Two (Round 42) on Mon, 6 Apr 2026 at Mornflake Stadium, Crewe, Cheshire. Crewe goals: Emre Tezgel 14'. Expected goals: 2.66-0.99. Possession: 44-56. Player of the match: Lewis Billington (8.2).
Match report
Crewe beat Salford City 1-0
Crewe edged Salford City 1-0 at Mornflake Stadium on Monday 6 April in the League Two.
Emre Tezgel put Crewe ahead on 14' (1-0).
Crewe had 44% of the ball, shots were 22-15 (4-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.66-0.99. Crewe were the better side on chances, too.
Lewis Billington (Crewe Alexandra) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 5,703. Referee: Paul Howard.
Match stats
| Crewe | Salford City | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 44 | 56 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.66 | 0.99 |
| Total shots | 22 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 31 | 23 |
| Big chances | 2 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 185 (62%) | 296 (74%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total shots | 22 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 10 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 3 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 18 | 8 |
Lineups
Crewe (4-2-3-1): Ian Lawlor, Lewis Billington, James Connolly, Mickey Demetriou, Reece Hutchinson, Jack Powell, Max Sanders, Tommi O'Reilly, Matús Holícek, Josh March, Emre Tezgel
Salford City (5-3-2): Matthew Young, Oliver Turton, Brandon Cooper, Adebola Oluwo, Rosaire Longelo, Luke Garbutt, Ryan Graydon, Jorge Grant, Matt Butcher, Cole Stockton, Princewill Ehibhatiomhan
Key events
- 14' · Goal · Emre Tezgel (Crewe)
- 46' · Substitution · Haji Mnoga for Oliver Turton (Salford City)
- 46' · Substitution · Daniel Udoh for Princewill Ehibhatiomhan (Salford City)
- 46' · Substitution · Fabio Borini for Cole Stockton (Salford City)
- 82' · Substitution · Alfie Pond for Jack Powell (Crewe)
- 82' · Substitution · Adrien Thibaut for Josh March (Crewe)
- 84' · Substitution · Nicolás Siri for Brandon Cooper (Salford City)
- 89' · Substitution · Calum Agius for Tommi O'Reilly (Crewe)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Alfie Pond (Crewe)
- 90'+7 · Yellow card · Jorge Grant (Salford City)
- 90'+8 · Substitution · Omar Bogle for Emre Tezgel (Crewe)
All-time head-to-head
10 league meetings since 2019: Crewe 4, draws 2, Salford City 4.
Questions
Who won Crewe vs Salford City?
Crewe won, 1-0 (League Two) on Mon, 6 Apr 2026.
When and where is Crewe vs Salford City?
Mon, 6 Apr 2026, 14:00 UTC at Mornflake Stadium, Crewe, Cheshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Crewe and Salford City?
In 10 league meetings since 2019: Crewe 4 wins, 2 draws, Salford City 4 wins (goals 19-20).