Crewe 4-1 Cheltenham
Updated
Crewe won: Crewe 4-1 Cheltenham in the League Two (Round 24) on Thu, 1 Jan 2026 at Mornflake Stadium, Crewe, Cheshire. Crewe goals: Matus Holicek 1', Josh March 22', James Connolly 34', Josh March 77'. Cheltenham goals: George Miller 43'. Expected goals: 1.88-1.59. Possession: 38-62. Player of the match: Josh March (8.6).
Match report
Crewe rout Cheltenham 4-1
Crewe ran riot against Cheltenham 4-1 at Mornflake Stadium on Thursday 1 January in the League Two.
Matus Holicek put Crewe ahead on 1' (1-0), Josh March made it 2-0 on 22', James Connolly made it 3-0 on 34', George Miller pulled one back for Cheltenham on 43' (3-1) and Josh March made it 4-1 on 77'.
Crewe had 38% of the ball, shots were 14-13 (6-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.88-1.59.
Josh March (Crewe Alexandra) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 4,982. Referee: Dale Baines.
Match stats
| Crewe | Cheltenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 38 | 62 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.88 | 1.59 |
| Total shots | 14 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 15 | 19 |
| Big chances | 2 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 220 (68%) | 421 (81%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 6 | 5 |
| Total shots | 14 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 8 |
Lineups
Crewe (4-2-3-1): Sam Waller, Lewis Billington, James Connolly, Mickey Demetriou, Reece Hutchinson, Owen Lunt, Max Sanders, Tommi O'Reilly, Matus Holicek, Calum Agius, Josh March
Cheltenham (4-3-3): Joe Day, Arkell Jude-Boyd, Robbie Cundy, James Wilson, Jonathan Tomkinson, Luke Young, Ben Stevenson, Isaac Hutchinson, Ethon Archer, George Miller, Hakeeb Adelakun
Key events
- 1' · Goal · Matus Holicek (Crewe)
- 20' · Yellow card · Hakeeb Adelakun (Cheltenham)
- 22' · Goal · Josh March (Crewe)
- 34' · Goal · James Connolly (Crewe)
- 43' · Goal · George Miller (Cheltenham)
- 46' · Substitution · Jordan Thomas for Arkell Jude-Boyd (Cheltenham)
- 46' · Substitution · Jake Bickerstaff for Hakeeb Adelakun (Cheltenham)
- 62' · Substitution · Josh Martin for George Miller (Cheltenham)
- 65' · Substitution · Charlie Finney for Matus Holicek (Crewe)
- 66' · Substitution · Omar Bogle for Tommi O'Reilly (Crewe)
- 77' · Substitution · Conor Thomas for Max Sanders (Crewe)
- 77' · Goal · Josh March (Crewe)
- 84' · Substitution · Phil Croker for Mickey Demetriou (Crewe)
- 84' · Substitution · Jack Powell for Josh March (Crewe)
- 88' · Substitution · Liam Kinsella for Isaac Hutchinson (Cheltenham)
- 88' · Substitution · Darragh Power for Ethon Archer (Cheltenham)
All-time head-to-head
28 league meetings since 2002: Crewe 12, draws 7, Cheltenham 9.
Questions
Who won Crewe vs Cheltenham?
Crewe won, 4-1 (League Two) on Thu, 1 Jan 2026.
When and where is Crewe vs Cheltenham?
Thu, 1 Jan 2026, 15:00 UTC at Mornflake Stadium, Crewe, Cheshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Crewe and Cheltenham?
In 28 league meetings since 2002: Crewe 12 wins, 7 draws, Cheltenham 9 wins (goals 48-31).