Crewe 2-1 Tranmere
Updated
Crewe won: Crewe 2-1 Tranmere in the League Two (Round 35) on Sat, 28 Feb 2026 at Mornflake Stadium, Crewe, Cheshire. Crewe goals: Conor Thomas 77', Josh March 90'+1. Tranmere goals: James Plant 44'. Expected goals: 1.85-0.60. Possession: 62-38. Player of the match: Tommi O'Reilly (8.8).
Match report
Crewe beat Tranmere 2-1
Crewe came from behind to beat Tranmere 2-1 at Mornflake Stadium on Saturday 28 February in the League Two.
James Plant put Tranmere ahead on 44' (0-1), Conor Thomas levelled for Crewe on 77' (1-1) and Josh March restored Crewe's lead on 90+1' (2-1).
Josh March's 90+1' strike proved decisive.
Crewe had 62% of the ball, shots were 17-6 (5-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.85-0.60. Crewe were the better side on chances, too.
Tommi O'Reilly (Crewe Alexandra) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 6,253. Referee: Harrison Blair.
Match stats
| Crewe | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 62 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.85 | 0.60 |
| Total shots | 17 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 35 | 21 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 335 (78%) | 163 (57%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 5 | 1 |
| Total shots | 17 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 2 |
Lineups
Crewe (4-2-3-1): Ian Lawlor, Lewis Billington, Mickey Demetriou, Alfie Pond, Reece Hutchinson, Jack Powell, Matus Holicek, Tommi O'Reilly, Calum Agius, Josh March, Adrien Thibaut
Tranmere (3-4-2-1): Marko Marosi, Jason Lowe, Nathan Smith, Stephan Negru, Aaron McGowan, Lewis Warrington, Sam Finley, James Plant, Zech Obiero, Omari Patrick, Joe Ironside
Key events
- 44' · Goal · James Plant (Tranmere)
- 46' · Substitution · Omar Bogle for Adrien Thibaut (Crewe)
- 51' · Yellow card · Sam Finley (Tranmere)
- 61' · Substitution · Cameron Norman for James Plant (Tranmere)
- 70' · Substitution · Conor Thomas for Jack Powell (Crewe)
- 70' · Substitution · Nohan Kenneh for Sam Finley (Tranmere)
- 76' · Substitution · Jack Lankester for Calum Agius (Crewe)
- 77' · Goal · Conor Thomas (Crewe)
- 78' · Substitution · Patrick Brough for Aaron McGowan (Tranmere)
- 79' · Substitution · Max Dickov for Joe Ironside (Tranmere)
- 90' · Yellow card · Zech Obiero (Tranmere)
- 90'+1 · Goal · Josh March (Crewe)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · James Connolly for Tommi O'Reilly (Crewe)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Josh March (Crewe)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Lewis Warrington (Tranmere)
All-time head-to-head
30 league meetings since 1997: Crewe 14, draws 4, Tranmere 12.
Questions
Who won Crewe vs Tranmere?
Crewe won, 2-1 (League Two) on Sat, 28 Feb 2026.
When and where is Crewe vs Tranmere?
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:00 UTC at Mornflake Stadium, Crewe, Cheshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Crewe and Tranmere?
In 30 league meetings since 1997: Crewe 14 wins, 4 draws, Tranmere 12 wins (goals 41-40).