Match report

Crewe and Cambridge United Draw 0-0 in League Two Clash

Crewe
Crewe
0–0
FT
Cambridge United
Cambridge United
May 2, 2026

Crewe and Cambridge United settled for a goalless draw in their League Two clash, with both teams fighting hard but failing to find the back of the net. Despite numerous chances, the defense of both sides stood firm to secure the point. Cambridge United's S. Kaikai and J. Gibbons received yellow cards, while Crewe made multiple substitutions in search of a breakthrough, including bringing on C. Thomas, S. Dancey, and Tommi O'Reilly. The match ended in a stalemate, leaving both teams with one poi

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Crewe 0-0 Cambridge United
  • • S. Kaikai (Cambridge United) received a yellow card in the 32nd minute for a foul
  • • J. Gibbons (Cambridge United) was shown a yellow card in the 53rd minute for an argument
  • • P. Mpanzu (Cambridge United) received a yellow card in the 84th minute for a foul
  • • Crewe made multiple substitutions: C. Thomas (for Luca Moore), S. Dancey (for Alfie Pond), Tommi O'Reilly (for S. Tracey), R. Hutchinson (for C. Finney), and E. Tezgel (for A. Thibaut)

Lineups

Crewe

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 41 I. Lawlor (G)
  • 30 S. Dancey
  • 2 L. Billington (D)
  • 5 M. Demetriou (D)
  • 3 R. Hutchinson (D)
  • 23 J. Powell (M)
  • 8 C. Thomas (M)
  • 26 T. O'Reilly (M)
  • 24 J. March (M)
  • 17 M. Holicek (M)
  • 36 E. Tezgel (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 T. Booth
  • 10 S. Tracey
  • 25 A. Pond
  • 14 C. Finney
  • 32 L. Moore
  • 29 A. Thibaut
  • 22 P. Croker

Cambridge United

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Eastwood (G)
  • 23 M. Jobe (D)
  • 6 K. Watts (D)
  • 26 J. Gibbons (D)
  • 2 L. Bennett (M)
  • 4 D. Ball (M)
  • 17 P. Mpanzu (M)
  • 15 A. Mayor (M)
  • 14 B. Knight (F)
  • 11 S. Kaikai (F)
  • 9 L. Appere (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 B. Hughes
  • 5 M. Morrison
  • 8 K. Smith
  • 3 B. Purrington
  • 7 J. Brophy
  • 24 E. Nevitt
  • 10 E. Kachunga

Timeline

  1. Cambridge United
    32' Cambridge United Card · Yellow Card
    S. Kaikai

    Foul

  2. Cambridge United
    46' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Appere · On: Elliott Nevitt
  3. Cambridge United
    53' Cambridge United Card · Yellow Card
    J. Gibbons

    Argument

  4. Crewe
    62' Crewe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Thomas · On: Luca Moore
  5. Cambridge United
    74' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Kaikai · On: J. Brophy
  6. Crewe
    79' Crewe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Dancey · On: Alfie Pond
  7. Crewe
    82' Crewe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Tommi O'Reilly · On: S. Tracey
  8. Crewe
    82' Crewe subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Hutchinson · On: C. Finney
  9. Crewe
    83' Crewe subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Tezgel · On: A. Thibaut
  10. Cambridge United
    84' Cambridge United Card · Yellow Card
    P. Mpanzu

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Crewe Cambridge United
Fouls 13 20
Pass Accuracy 72% 56%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 10
Corners 8 6
Total Passes 357 230
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 3 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 258 128
Shots Inside Box 5 9
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 3 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Cambridge United's early pressure in the 32nd minute resulted in a yellow card for S. Kaikai, which slowed their momentum.
  • ▸ The introduction of C. Thomas for Crewe in the 62nd minute marked a tactical shift, but the deadlock remained unbroken.
  • ▸ Cambridge United's second yellow card to P. Mpanzu in the 84th minute could have influenced the final minutes, but neither team managed to capitalize.