Match report
Crewe Defeats Bradford 3-2 in League Two Thriller
Crewe
3–2
FT
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
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8' Bradford Card · Yellow CardRomoney CrichlowFoul
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15' Crewe Card · Yellow CardMichael WilliamsFoul
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16' Crewe Goal · Normal GoalD. Agyei · Assist: C. Long -
43' Crewe Goal · Normal GoalD. Agyei · Assist: C. Long -
46' Crewe subst · Substitution 1Off: Zac Williams · On: Rio Adebisi -
46' Bradford Goal · Normal GoalA. Cook · Assist: R. Smallwood -
54' Bradford Goal · Normal GoalJ. Walker · Assist: A. Cook -
68' Crewe subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Brook · On: C. Baker-Richardson -
70' Bradford subst · Substitution 1Off: Abobaker Eisa · On: E. Osadebe -
78' Bradford Card · Yellow CardS. BanksFoul
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86' Crewe Card · Yellow CardD. AgyeiFoul
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90'+1 Crewe subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Agyei · On: C. Ainley -
90'+3 Bradford subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Walker · On: M. Derbyshire -
90'+6 Crewe subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Tabiner · On: D. Amoo -
90'+9 Crewe Card · Yellow CardC. Baker-RichardsonArgument
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90'+11 Crewe Goal · PenaltyC. 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.