Shrewsbury 0-4 Crewe
Updated
Crewe won: Shrewsbury 0-4 Crewe in the League Two (Round 39) on Sat, 21 Mar 2026 at The Croud Meadow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Crewe goals: Matthew Cox 5' (og), Josh March 8', Josh March 63', Emre Tezgel 70'. Expected goals: 0.68-1.38. Possession: 55-45. Player of the match: Josh March (9.2).
Match report
Crewe rout Shrewsbury 4-0
Crewe swept aside Shrewsbury 4-0 away from home at The Croud Meadow on Saturday 21 March in the League Two.
An own goal by Matthew Cox put Crewe ahead on 5' (0-1), Josh March made it 0-2 on 8', added another on 63' (0-3) and Emre Tezgel made it 0-4 on 70'.
Shrewsbury had 55% of the ball, shots were 14-16 (2-8 on target) and expected goals finished 0.68-1.38.
Josh March (Crewe Alexandra) was player of the match with a 9.2 rating.
Attendance: 7,041. Referee: Jamie O'Connor.
Match stats
| Shrewsbury | Crewe | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 55 | 45 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.68 | 1.38 |
| Total shots | 14 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 8 |
| Touches in opposition box | 21 | 27 |
| Big chances | 1 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 206 (66%) | 173 (67%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 3 |
| Corners | 5 | 6 |
| Total shots | 14 | 16 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 8 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 13 |
Lineups
Shrewsbury (5-3-2): Matthew Cox, Thomas Anderson, William Boyle, Malvind Benning, Ismeal Kabia, Kevin Berkoe, Tom Sang, Tommy McDermott, Sam Clucas, George Lloyd, Trey Samuel-Ogunsuyi
Crewe (4-2-3-1): Ian Lawlor, Lewis Billington, Alfie Pond, Mickey Demetriou, Reece Hutchinson, Max Sanders, Calum Agius, Jack Lankester, Tommi O'Reilly, Josh March, Emre Tezgel
Key events
- 5' · Goal · Matthew Cox (Crewe)
- 8' · Goal · Josh March (Crewe)
- 45'+1 · Yellow card · Jack Lankester (Crewe)
- 57' · Substitution · Matús Holícek for Jack Lankester (Crewe)
- 61' · Substitution · Bradley Ihionvien for Malvind Benning (Shrewsbury)
- 63' · Goal · Josh March (Crewe)
- 64' · Yellow card · Josh March (Crewe)
- 70' · Substitution · Anthony Scully for Trey Samuel-Ogunsuyi (Shrewsbury)
- 70' · Goal · Emre Tezgel (Crewe)
- 71' · Yellow card · Emre Tezgel (Crewe)
- 74' · Substitution · Will Gray for Tommy McDermott (Shrewsbury)
- 77' · Substitution · Adrien Thibaut for Emre Tezgel (Crewe)
- 77' · Substitution · Jack Powell for Tommi O'Reilly (Crewe)
- 77' · Substitution · James Connolly for Josh March (Crewe)
- 77' · Substitution · Omar Bogle for Max Sanders (Crewe)
All-time head-to-head
27 league meetings since 1993: Shrewsbury 6, draws 8, Crewe 13.
Questions
Who won Shrewsbury vs Crewe?
Crewe won, 0-4 (League Two) on Sat, 21 Mar 2026.
When and where is Shrewsbury vs Crewe?
Sat, 21 Mar 2026, 15:00 UTC at The Croud Meadow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Shrewsbury and Crewe?
In 27 league meetings since 1993: Shrewsbury 6 wins, 8 draws, Crewe 13 wins (goals 27-40).