Match report

Crewe Hold Off Ipswich for 1-1 Draw in League One

Crewe
Crewe
1–1
FT
Ipswich
Ipswich
Apr 23, 2022

Crewe held off a strong challenge from Ipswich to secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw in their League One clash. Despite conceding early, Crewe showed resilience and determination to equalize late through Tom Lowery’s powerful strike. The game saw yellow cards flying on both sides but remained competitive throughout.

Key Facts

  • • Ipswich took the lead in first-half injury time with a goal from Charlie Chaplin, assisted by Kieran Vincent-Young.
  • • Tom Lowery equalized for Crewe in the 86th minute.
  • • Crewe and Ipswich each had three players receive yellow cards during the match.
  • • The game ended 1-1.

Lineups

Crewe

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 D. Richards (G)
  • 22 B. Sass-Davies (D)
  • 28 M. Williams (D)
  • 16 L. Murphy (M)
  • 11 C. Ainley (M)
  • 37 T. Uwakwe (M)
  • 8 T. Lowery (M)
  • 6 L. Offord (D)
  • 2 R. Alebiosu (D)
  • 12 M. Mandron (F)
  • 7 C. Long (M)

Substitutes

  • 14 O. Finney
  • 18 R. Griffiths
  • 19 B. Sambou
  • 34 J. Tabiner
  • 1 W. Jääskeläinen
  • 29 C. O'Riordan
  • 36 S. Kashket

Ipswich

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 28 C. Walton (G)
  • 44 J. Donacien (D)
  • 26 C. Burgess (D)
  • 24 K. Vincent-Young (M)
  • 22 D. Thompson (M)
  • 6 L. Woolfenden (D)
  • 55 Sam Morsy (M)
  • 12 T. Bakinson (M)
  • 10 J. Norwood (F)
  • 9 J. Pigott (F)
  • 21 C. Chaplin (F)

Substitutes

  • 43 B. Celina
  • 16 I. El Mizouni
  • 18 M. Bonne
  • 47 E. Baggott
  • 30 C. Humphreys
  • 32 N. Hayes
  • 49 T. Chirewa

Timeline

  1. Ipswich
    14' Ipswich Card · Yellow Card
    J. Norwood

    Foul

  2. Ipswich
    33' Ipswich Card · Yellow Card
    T. Bakinson

    Foul

  3. Ipswich
    40' Ipswich Card · Yellow Card
    D. Thompson

    Foul

  4. Ipswich
    45'+1 Ipswich Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Chaplin · Assist: K. Vincent-Young
  5. Crewe
    53' Crewe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Alebiosu · On: O. Finney
  6. Crewe
    60' Crewe Card · Yellow Card
    Tom Lowery

    Foul

  7. Crewe
    63' Crewe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Murphy · On: R. Griffiths
  8. Crewe
    65' Crewe Card · Yellow Card
    R. Griffiths

    Foul

  9. Ipswich
    70' Ipswich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Pigott · On: B. Celina
  10. Ipswich
    70' Ipswich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Vincent-Young · On: I. El Mizouni
  11. Crewe
    84' Crewe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Michael Williams · On: B. Sambou
  12. Crewe
    86' Crewe Goal · Normal Goal
    Tom Lowery
  13. Ipswich
    90'+3 Ipswich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Chaplin · On: M. Bonne
  14. Crewe
    90'+5 Crewe Card · Yellow Card
    B. Sass-Davies

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Crewe Ipswich
Fouls 9 11
Pass Accuracy 69% 78%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 18
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 334 476
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 2 6
Shots on Target 4 7
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 41% 59%
Accurate Passes 230 372
Shots Inside Box 9 7
Saves 6 3
Shots Outside Box 2 11

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Ipswich's early dominance was rewarded with a goal from Charlie Chaplin just before halftime, which gave them a crucial lead.
  • ▸ Crewe showed their fighting spirit by equalizing in the 86th minute through Tom Lowery’s goal, leveling the match and securing an important point.