Crewe 1-0 Northampton
Updated
Crewe won: Crewe 1-0 Northampton in the League Two (Round 2) on Sat, 22 Aug 2026 at Mornflake Stadium, Crewe, Cheshire. Crewe goals: Josh March 53'. Expected goals: 0.48-0.77. Possession: 49-51. Player of the match: Tom Booth (8.5).
Match report
Crewe beat Northampton 1-0
Crewe narrowly beat Northampton 1-0 at Mornflake Stadium on Saturday 22 August in the League Two.
Josh March put Crewe ahead on 53' (1-0).
Crewe had 49% of the ball, shots were 6-15 (3-6 on target) and expected goals finished 0.48-0.77.
Tom Booth (Crewe Alexandra) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 5,375. Referee: Lewis Sandoe.
Match stats
| Crewe | Northampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 49 | 51 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.48 | 0.77 |
| Total shots | 6 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 14 | 18 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 355 (80%) | 376 (82%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 7 | 6 |
| Total shots | 6 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 2 |
| Shots inside box | 3 | 11 |
Lineups
Crewe (4-1-4-1): Tom Booth, Lewis Billington, Luke Offord, Josh Stephenson, Reece Hutchinson, Matús Holícek, Jack Lankester, Calum Agius, Joel Tabiner, Jordan Gibson, Josh March
Northampton (4-4-2): Zachary Jeacock, Janoi Donacien, Elliott Moore, John Guthrie, James Maxwell, Harvey Saunders, Lee Evans, Tyrese Fornah, Logan Briggs, Connor Lemonheigh-Evans, Matthew Warhurst
Key events
- 37' · Yellow card · Josh March (Crewe)
- 53' · Goal · Josh March (Crewe)
- 66' · Substitution · Joe O'Brien Whitmarsh for Logan Briggs (Northampton)
- 67' · Substitution · Elliott List for Harvey Saunders (Northampton)
- 75' · Substitution · Charlie McNeill for Jack Lankester (Crewe)
- 75' · Substitution · Kyle Ure for Joel Tabiner (Crewe)
- 77' · Substitution · Sam Hoskins for Matthew Warhurst (Northampton)
- 87' · Yellow card · Lee Evans (Northampton)
- 90' · Substitution · Adrien Thibaut for Jordan Gibson (Crewe)
All-time head-to-head
24 league meetings since 1993: Crewe 8, draws 9, Northampton 7.
Questions
Who won Crewe vs Northampton?
Crewe won, 1-0 (League Two) on Sat, 22 Aug 2026.
When and where is Crewe vs Northampton?
Sat, 22 Aug 2026, 14:00 UTC at Mornflake Stadium, Crewe, Cheshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Crewe and Northampton?
In 24 league meetings since 1993: Crewe 8 wins, 9 draws, Northampton 7 wins (goals 34-42).