Cambridge United 2-1 Crewe
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Cambridge United won: Cambridge United 2-1 Crewe in the League Two (Round 18) on Sat, 29 Nov 2025 at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Cambridge United goals: Mamadou Jobe 82', Ben Knight 90'+7 (pen). Crewe goals: Emre Tezgel 54'. Expected goals: 2.03-0.51. Possession: 59-41. Player of the match: Ben Purrington (8.2).
Match report
Cambridge United beat Crewe 2-1
Cambridge United came from behind to beat Crewe 2-1 at Cledara Abbey Stadium on Saturday 29 November in the League Two.
Emre Tezgel put Crewe ahead on 54' (0-1), Mamadou Jobe levelled for Cambridge United on 82' (1-1) and Ben Knight restored Cambridge United's lead from the penalty spot on 90+7' (2-1).
Ben Knight's 90+7' strike proved decisive.
Cambridge United had 59% of the ball, shots were 15-5 (6-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.03-0.51. Cambridge United were the better side on chances, too.
Ben Purrington (Cambridge United) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 5,947. Referee: Martin Woods.
Match stats
| Cambridge United | Crewe | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 59 | 41 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.03 | 0.51 |
| Total shots | 15 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 30 | 8 |
| Big chances | 6 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 5 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 253 (67%) | 149 (54%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 10 | 1 |
| Total shots | 15 | 5 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 5 |
Lineups
Cambridge United (4-2-3-1): Jake Eastwood, Liam Bennett, Michael Morrison, Kelland Watts, Ben Purrington, Korey Smith, George Hoddle, James Brophy, Glenn McConnell, Adam Mayor, Louis Appere
Crewe (4-2-3-1): Tom Booth, Lewis Billington, James Connolly, James Golding, Reece Hutchinson, Charlie Finney, Conor Thomas, Tommi O'Reilly, Owen Lunt, Calum Agius, Emre Tezgel
Key events
- 25' · Substitution · Louis Moult for James Golding (Crewe)
- 35' · Substitution · Mamadou Jobe for Michael Morrison (Cambridge United)
- 37' · Yellow card · Korey Smith (Cambridge United)
- 46' · Substitution · Elias Kachunga for Louis Appere (Cambridge United)
- 54' · Goal · Emre Tezgel (Crewe)
- 62' · Substitution · Sullay Kaikai for Liam Bennett (Cambridge United)
- 69' · Substitution · Ben Knight for Glenn McConnell (Cambridge United)
- 82' · Substitution · Josh March for Louis Moult (Crewe)
- 82' · Goal · Mamadou Jobe (Cambridge United)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Owen Lunt (Crewe)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Josh March (Crewe)
- 90'+7 · Goal · Ben Knight (Cambridge United)
All-time head-to-head
13 league meetings since 1994: Cambridge United 7, draws 3, Crewe 3.
Questions
Who won Cambridge United vs Crewe?
Cambridge United won, 2-1 (League Two) on Sat, 29 Nov 2025.
When and where is Cambridge United vs Crewe?
Sat, 29 Nov 2025, 15:00 UTC at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Cambridge United and Crewe?
In 13 league meetings since 1994: Cambridge United 7 wins, 3 draws, Crewe 3 wins (goals 19-16).