Swindon 1-2 Crewe
Updated
Crewe won: Swindon 1-2 Crewe in the League Two (Round 34) on Sat, 21 Feb 2026 at The Nigel Eady County Ground, Swindon, Wiltshire. Swindon goals: Michael Olakigbe 64'. Crewe goals: Matus Holicek 45', Josh March 53'. Expected goals: 1.70-0.76. Possession: 57-43. Player of the match: Matus Holicek (8.9).
Match report
Crewe beat Swindon 2-1
Crewe edged Swindon 2-1 away from home at The Nigel Eady County Ground on Saturday 21 February in the League Two.
Matus Holicek put Crewe ahead on 45' (0-1), Josh March made it 0-2 on 53' and Michael Olakigbe pulled one back for Swindon on 64' (1-2).
Swindon had 57% of the ball, shots were 21-7 (3-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.70-0.76. Swindon created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Matus Holicek (Crewe Alexandra) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 7,485. Referee: Kirsty Dowle.
Match stats
| Swindon | Crewe | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 57 | 43 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.70 | 0.76 |
| Total shots | 21 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 18 | 12 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 292 (73%) | 204 (67%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 7 | 6 |
| Total shots | 21 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 10 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 3 |
Lineups
Swindon (4-1-4-1): Connor Ripley, Joe Snowdon, James Ball, Jamie Knight-Lebel, Jake Batty, Gavin Kilkenny, Fletcher Holman, Ollie Clarke, Tom Nichols, James Scanlon, Aaron Drinan
Crewe (3-4-2-1): Ian Lawlor, James Connolly, Mickey Demetriou, Alfie Pond, Lewis Billington, Jack Powell, Matus Holicek, Reece Hutchinson, Tommi O'Reilly, Calum Agius, Josh March
Key events
- 27' · Yellow card · Alfie Pond (Crewe)
- 37' · Substitution · Adrien Thibaut for Tommi O'Reilly (Crewe)
- 45' · Goal · Matus Holicek (Crewe)
- 45'+4 · Yellow card · Aaron Drinan (Swindon)
- 52' · Substitution · Ollie Palmer for James Ball (Swindon)
- 53' · Substitution · Michael Olakigbe for James Scanlon (Swindon)
- 53' · Goal · Josh March (Crewe)
- 64' · Goal · Michael Olakigbe (Swindon)
- 68' · Substitution · Joel McGregor for Tom Nichols (Swindon)
- 79' · Substitution · Filozofe Mabete for Jake Batty (Swindon)
- 79' · Substitution · Junior Hoilett for Joe Snowdon (Swindon)
- 82' · Substitution · Omar Bogle for Adrien Thibaut (Crewe)
All-time head-to-head
41 league meetings since 1995: Swindon 16, draws 8, Crewe 17.
Questions
Who won Swindon vs Crewe?
Crewe won, 1-2 (League Two) on Sat, 21 Feb 2026.
When and where is Swindon vs Crewe?
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 12:30 UTC at The Nigel Eady County Ground, Swindon, Wiltshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Swindon and Crewe?
In 41 league meetings since 1995: Swindon 16 wins, 8 draws, Crewe 17 wins (goals 60-48).