Match report

Crewe Defeats Doncaster 2-0 in League Two Clash

Doncaster
Doncaster
0–2
PEN
Crewe
Crewe
May 10, 2024

Crewe pulled off a decisive win against Doncaster in their League Two encounter on Saturday, securing a 2-0 victory that sends shockwaves through the division. Mickey Demetriou opened the scoring early for Crewe, capitalizing on an assist from J. Tabiner. The visitors then took control when J. Maxwell conceded an own goal shortly after, putting Doncaster in deep trouble. Despite late substitutions and efforts to salvage the game, Doncaster couldn't find a breakthrough.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Doncaster 0–2 Crewe
  • • First Goal by Mickey Demetriou (6') assisted by J. Tabiner
  • • Own Goal by J. Maxwell (16')
  • • Crewe received three yellow cards, two for fouls and one for argument
  • • Late substitutions from both teams did not alter the course of the game

Lineups

Doncaster

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 15 T. Lo-Tutala (G)
  • 2 J. Sterry (D)
  • 4 T. Anderson (D)
  • 6 R. Wood (D)
  • 3 J. Maxwell (D)
  • 17 O. Bailey (M)
  • 37 M. Craig (M)
  • 7 L. Molyneux (M)
  • 10 T. Rowe (M)
  • 47 H. Adelakun (M)
  • 20 J. Ironside (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 K. Hurst
  • 24 Z. Westbrooke
  • 5 J. Olowu
  • 9 G. Miller
  • 40 B. Waters
  • 8 G. Broadbent
  • 12 L. Jones

Crewe

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 42 M. Stryjek (G)
  • 28 L. Billington (D)
  • 12 E. Turns (D)
  • 5 M. Demetriou (D)
  • 3 R. Adebisi (D)
  • 8 C. Thomas (M)
  • 11 J. Tabiner (M)
  • 10 S. Tracey (M)
  • 21 A. Rowe (M)
  • 7 C. Long (M)
  • 20 E. Nevitt (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 J. Austerfield
  • 17 M. Holíček
  • 9 C. Baker-Richardson
  • 14 L. Leigh
  • 2 R. Cooney
  • 30 C. Kirk
  • 24 C. Finney

Timeline

  1. Crewe
    6' Crewe Goal · Normal Goal
    Mickey Demetriou · Assist: J. Tabiner
  2. Crewe
    16' Crewe Goal · Own Goal
    J. Maxwell
  3. Crewe
    23' Crewe Card · Yellow Card
    Elliott Nevitt

    Argument

  4. Crewe
    39' Crewe Card · Yellow Card
    A. Rowe

    Foul

  5. Crewe
    58' Crewe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Tabiner · On: J. Austerfield
  6. Crewe
    59' Crewe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Long · On: M. Holicek
  7. Doncaster
    60' Doncaster subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Tommy Rowe · On: K. Hurst
  8. Crewe
    65' Crewe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Tracey · On: C. Baker-Richardson
  9. Crewe
    85' Crewe subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Thomas · On: L. Leigh
  10. Crewe
    86' Crewe subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Rowe · On: R. Cooney
  11. Doncaster
    101' Doncaster subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Matthew Craig · On: Z. Westbrooke
  12. Crewe
    105' Crewe subst · Substitution 6
    Off: Elliott Nevitt · On: C. Kirk
  13. Doncaster
    112' Doncaster subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Maxwell · On: J. Olowu
  14. Doncaster
    112' Doncaster subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Sterry · On: G. Miller
  15. Crewe
    120'+9 Crewe Goal · Penalty
    C. Kirk

    Penalty Shootout

  16. Doncaster
    120'+10 Doncaster Goal · Missed Penalty
    H. Adelakun

    Penalty Shootout

  17. Crewe
    120' Crewe Card · Yellow Card
    J. Austerfield

    Foul

  18. Doncaster
    122' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    Thimothee Lo-Tutala

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Doncaster Crewe
Fouls 9 8
Pass Accuracy 72% 54%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 8
Corners 10 6
Total Passes 551 371
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 6 3
Shots on Target 5 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 61% 39%
Accurate Passes 395 202
Shots Inside Box 13 6
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 2 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Mickey Demetriou within 6 minutes set the tone for Crewe's dominance, silencing Doncaster’s attack.
  • ▸ J. Maxwell's own goal further dented Doncaster’s morale and shifted momentum decisively in favor of Crewe.