Match report

Crewe Defeats Oldham 2-1 in League Two Clash

Crewe
Crewe
2–1
FT
Oldham
Oldham
Mar 28, 2026

Crewe held off a spirited Oldham challenge to secure a 2-1 victory in their League Two encounter. Oldham took the lead through K. Drummond, but R. Hutchinson equalized for Crewe before M. Holicek's late goal sealed the win for the hosts. Despite several yellow cards and substitutions, Crewe's persistence paid off in the end.

Key Facts

  • • K. Drummond (Oldham) scored the first goal in the 29th minute.
  • • R. Hutchinson (Crewe) equalized in the 33rd minute.
  • • M. Holicek (Crewe) scored the winning goal in the 91st minute.
  • • R. Hutchinson, Alfie Pond, and M. H. Sanders (all Crewe) received yellow cards.
  • • Crewe made three substitutions, including Tommi O'Reilly, A. Thibaut, and O. Bogle.

Lineups

Crewe

Starting XI

  • 41 Ian Lawlor (G)
  • 2 Lewis Billington (D)
  • 25 Alfie Pond (D)
  • 18 James Connolly (D)
  • 3 Reece Hutchinson (D)
  • 6 Max Sanders (M)
  • 17 Matúš Holíček (M)
  • 7 Jack Lankester (M)
  • 26 Tommi O'Reilly (M)
  • 24 Josh March (M)
  • 36 Emre Tezgel (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 Jack Powell
  • 29 Adrien Thibaut
  • 9 Omar Bogle
  • 1 Tom Booth
  • 14 Charlie Finney
  • 32 Luca Moore
  • 31 Louis Moult

Oldham

Starting XI

  • 1 Matthew Hudson (G)
  • 16 Will Sutton (D)
  • 5 Donervon Daniels (D)
  • 6 Emmanuel Monthe (D)
  • 24 Jamie Robson (D)
  • 4 Tom Pett (M)
  • 8 Ryan Woods (M)
  • 15 Kane Drummond (M)
  • 26 Kai Payne (M)
  • 11 Jack Stevens (M)
  • 9 Mike Fondop (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 Calum Kavanagh
  • 21 Josh Hawkes
  • 3 Jake Leake
  • 31 Tom Donaghy
  • 27 Oliver Hammond
  • 7 Kane Taylor
  • 14 Joe Garner

Timeline

  1. Oldham
    29' Oldham Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Drummond · Assist: K. Payne
  2. Crewe
    33' Crewe Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Hutchinson · Assist: M. Holicek
  3. Crewe
    46' Crewe Card · Yellow Card
    R. Hutchinson

    Foul

  4. Oldham
    46' Oldham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Payne · On: Calum Kavanagh
  5. Oldham
    60' Oldham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jack Stevens · On: J. Hawkes
  6. Crewe
    74' Crewe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Tommi O'Reilly · On: A. Thibaut
  7. Crewe
    75' Crewe Card · Yellow Card
    Alfie Pond

    Foul

  8. Oldham
    75' Oldham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Sutton · On: J. Leake
  9. Crewe
    83' Crewe Card · Yellow Card
    M. H. Sanders

    Argument

  10. Crewe
    90'+1 Crewe Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Holicek
  11. Crewe
    90'+2 Crewe Card · Yellow Card
    M. Holicek
  12. Crewe
    90' Crewe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. H. Sanders · On: O. Bogle

Match Stats

Stat Crewe Oldham
Fouls 13 9
Pass Accuracy 68% 65%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 23
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 322 357
Yellow Cards 4 0
Blocked Shots 6 5
Shots on Target 7 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 14
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 220 233
Shots Inside Box 10 14
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 9 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Crewe's equalizing goal by R. Hutchinson in the 33rd minute shifted momentum back in their favor after Oldham's early lead.
  • ▸ M. Holicek's late goal in the 91st minute was crucial, securing the win for Crewe and potentially boosting their League Two standings.