Match report

Walsall Defeats Crewe 1-0 in League Two Clash

Crewe
Crewe
0–1
FT
Walsall
Walsall
May 3, 2025

In a tightly contested League Two match at Gresty Road, Walsall emerged victorious over Crewe with a single goal from G. Hall in the second half. Despite numerous substitutions and several yellow cards for Crewe, Walsall maintained their composure to secure three vital points.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Crewe 0-1 Walsall
  • • Goal: G. Hall (59')
  • • Crewe Substitutions: A. Thibaut (43'), C. Thomas (68'), C. Long (85'), J. Knight-Lebel (85')
  • • Walsall Substitutions: L. Amantchi (46'), A. Chang (70'), G. Hall (78'), J. Jellis (91+)

Lineups

Crewe

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 12 F. Marschall (G)
  • 28 L. Billington (D)
  • 3 J. Knight-Lebel (D)
  • 26 C. O'Riordan (D)
  • 25 M. Conway (D)
  • 8 C. Thomas (M)
  • 6 M. Sanders (M)
  • 19 O. Lunt (M)
  • 20 C. Agius (F)
  • 29 A. Thibaut (F)
  • 7 C. Long (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 O. Bogle
  • 21 F. Roberts
  • 24 C. Finney
  • 18 J. Connolly
  • 32 L. Moore
  • 16 L. Sant
  • 1 T. Booth

Walsall

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Simkin (G)
  • 26 D. Okagbue (D)
  • 24 H. Williams (D)
  • 21 T. Allen (D)
  • 19 N. Asiimwe (M)
  • 25 R. Stirk (M)
  • 15 A. Chang (M)
  • 3 L. Gordon (M)
  • 20 G. Hall (F)
  • 22 J. Jellis (F)
  • 11 L. Amantchi (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 J. Matt
  • 4 O. McEntee
  • 8 C. Lakin
  • 37 A. Adomah
  • 10 J. Gordon
  • 12 S. Hornby
  • 39 D. Johnson

Timeline

  1. Crewe
    43' Crewe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Thibaut · On: O. Bogle
  2. Walsall
    46' Walsall subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Amantchi · On: J. Matt
  3. Walsall
    59' Walsall Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Hall · Assist: David Okagbue
  4. Crewe
    62' Crewe Card · Yellow Card
    C. Agius

    Foul

  5. Crewe
    68' Crewe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Thomas · On: F. Roberts
  6. Walsall
    70' Walsall subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Chang · On: Oisin McEntee
  7. Crewe
    72' Crewe Card · Yellow Card
    M. H. Sanders

    Argument

  8. Walsall
    78' Walsall subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Hall · On: C. Lakin
  9. Crewe
    85' Crewe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Long · On: C. Finney
  10. Crewe
    85' Crewe subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Knight-Lebel · On: James Connolly
  11. Walsall
    90'+1 Walsall subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Jellis · On: A. Adomah

Match Stats

Stat Crewe Walsall
Fouls 7 12
Pass Accuracy 80% 63%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 18
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 505 251
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 3 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 8
Possession 66% 34%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 403 159
Shots Inside Box 6 15
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ G. Hall's goal at 59' marked a turning point as Walsall took the lead and maintained control of the match.
  • ▸ Crewe suffered setbacks with yellow cards for C. Agius (62') and M. H. Sanders (72'), impacting their momentum.