Match report

Wrexham Defeats Crewe 1-0 in EFL Trophy Clash

Wrexham
Wrexham
1–0
FT
Crewe
Crewe
Dec 10, 2024

Wrexham secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Crewe in the EFL Trophy, thanks to a late goal from A. James. The Welsh side held off a strong Crewe attack and capitalized on their opportunities, securing three vital points in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Wrexham 1-0 Crewe
  • • Goal: A. James (79')
  • • Yellow Card: James Connolly (67')
  • • Substitutions: Wrexham (J. Jones, J. Böðvarsson, J. Adam, A. Forde, J. Mendy), Crewe (C. Finney, Zac Williams, A. Thibaut, F. Roberts, K. Breckin)

Lineups

Wrexham

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 32 B. Foster (G)
  • 34 A. James (D)
  • 24 D. Scarr (D)
  • 6 T. O'Connor (D)
  • 14 A. Forde (M)
  • 30 J. Jones (M)
  • 15 G. Dobson (M)
  • 33 J. Adam (M)
  • 19 J. Mendy (M)
  • 22 M. Faal (F)
  • 28 J. Böðvarsson (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 A. Cannon
  • 38 E. Lee
  • 10 P. Mullin
  • 9 O. Palmer
  • 23 S. Revan
  • 41 L. Hall
  • 4 M. Cleworth

Crewe

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 12 F. Marschall (G)
  • 28 L. Billington (D)
  • 18 J. Connolly (D)
  • 3 J. Knight-Lebel (D)
  • 4 Z. Williams (D)
  • 24 C. Finney (D)
  • 26 K. Breckin (M)
  • 23 J. Powell (M)
  • 19 O. Lunt (M)
  • 29 A. Thibaut (F)
  • 21 F. Roberts (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 J. Tabiner
  • 2 R. Cooney
  • 17 M. Holíček
  • 6 M. Sanders
  • 22 S. Dancey
  • 31 M. Lenarcik
  • 27 O. Taylor

Timeline

  1. Wrexham
    32' Wrexham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Jones · On: A. Cannon
  2. Crewe
    62' Crewe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Finney · On: J. Tabiner
  3. Crewe
    63' Crewe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Zac Williams · On: R. Cooney
  4. Crewe
    63' Crewe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Thibaut · On: M. Holicek
  5. Wrexham
    64' Wrexham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Böðvarsson · On: E. Lee
  6. Wrexham
    65' Wrexham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Adam · On: P. Mullin
  7. Crewe
    67' Crewe Card · Yellow Card
    James Connolly

    Foul

  8. Wrexham
    78' Wrexham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Forde · On: O. Palmer
  9. Wrexham
    78' Wrexham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Mendy · On: S. Revan
  10. Wrexham
    79' Wrexham Goal · Normal Goal
    A. James · Assist: P. Mullin
  11. Crewe
    84' Crewe subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Roberts · On: M. H. Sanders
  12. Crewe
    84' Crewe subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Breckin · On: S. Dancey

Match Stats

Stat Wrexham Crewe
Fouls 9 8
Pass Accuracy 82% 79%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 11
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 476 439
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 3 7
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 389 346
Shots Inside Box 10 8
Saves 7 1
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Wrexham's early substitution of A. Cannon for J. Jones set the tone for a tactical and disciplined performance.
  • ▸ A. James' goal in the 79th minute was the turning point, breaking Crewe's resistance and securing Wrexham's victory in the EFL Trophy.