Match report

Crewe Defeats Bradford 3-2 in League Two Thriller

Crewe
Crewe
3–2
FT
Bradford
Bradford
May 3, 2023

Crewe put on an impressive show to defeat Bradford in their League Two clash. Goals by D. Agyei and a late penalty from C. Long ensured Crewe's victory, despite Bradford’s strong fightback with goals from A. Cook and J. Walker.

Key Facts

  • • Crewe 3-2 Bradford (League Two)
  • • Goals: D. Agyei (16', 43'), C. Long (90+11' PEN)
  • • Bradford Goals: A. Cook (46'), J. Walker (54')
  • • Yellow Cards: R. Crichlow, M. Williams for Crewe; S. Banks, Abobaker Eisa for Bradford

Lineups

Crewe

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 23 T. Booth (G)
  • 2 K. Mellor (D)
  • 15 C. O'Riordan (D)
  • 5 R. McDonald (D)
  • 4 Z. Williams
  • 18 R. Finnigan (M)
  • 8 C. Thomas (M)
  • 25 J. Tabiner (M)
  • 17 L. Brook (F)
  • 11 D. Agyei (F)
  • 7 C. Long (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 R. Adebisi
  • 9 C. Baker-Richardson
  • 10 C. Ainley
  • 32 D. Amoo
  • 16 C. Colkett
  • 1 D. Richards
  • 6 L. Offord

Bradford

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Lewis (G)
  • 2 B. Halliday (D)
  • 36 S. Stubbs (D)
  • 24 R. Crichlow-Noble (D)
  • 3 L. Ridehalgh (D)
  • 11 A. Gilliead (M)
  • 6 R. Smallwood (M)
  • 12 S. Banks (M)
  • 10 J. Walker (M)
  • 30 Abobaker Eisa (M)
  • 9 A. Cook (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 E. Osadebe
  • 23 M. Derbyshire
  • 26 D. Pereira
  • 40 A. Clayton
  • 5 M. Platt
  • 16 R. East
  • 13 C. Doyle

Timeline

  1. Bradford
    8' Bradford Card · Yellow Card
    Romoney Crichlow

    Foul

  2. Crewe
    15' Crewe Card · Yellow Card
    Michael Williams

    Foul

  3. Crewe
    16' Crewe Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Agyei · Assist: C. Long
  4. Crewe
    43' Crewe Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Agyei · Assist: C. Long
  5. Crewe
    46' Crewe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Zac Williams · On: Rio Adebisi
  6. Bradford
    46' Bradford Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Cook · Assist: R. Smallwood
  7. Bradford
    54' Bradford Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Walker · Assist: A. Cook
  8. Crewe
    68' Crewe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Brook · On: C. Baker-Richardson
  9. Bradford
    70' Bradford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Abobaker Eisa · On: E. Osadebe
  10. Bradford
    78' Bradford Card · Yellow Card
    S. Banks

    Foul

  11. Crewe
    86' Crewe Card · Yellow Card
    D. Agyei

    Foul

  12. Crewe
    90'+1 Crewe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Agyei · On: C. Ainley
  13. Bradford
    90'+3 Bradford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Walker · On: M. Derbyshire
  14. Crewe
    90'+6 Crewe subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Tabiner · On: D. Amoo
  15. Crewe
    90'+9 Crewe Card · Yellow Card
    C. Baker-Richardson

    Argument

  16. Crewe
    90'+11 Crewe Goal · Penalty
    C. Long

Match Stats

Stat Crewe Bradford
Fouls 15 16
Pass Accuracy 65% 65%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 18
Corners 1 8
Total Passes 330 399
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 1 6
Shots on Target 5 8
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes 215 259
Shots Inside Box 7 13
Saves 6 2
Shots Outside Box 6 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Crewe took the lead early with goals from D. Agyei in the 16th and 43rd minutes.
  • ▸ Bradford fought back quickly, scoring through A. Cook (46') and J. Walker (54'), but Crewe held on for victory with a late penalty by C. Long.