Match report

Cambridge United Defeats Crewe 2-1 in League Two Clash

Cambridge United
Cambridge United
2–1
FT
Crewe
Crewe
Nov 29, 2025

Cambridge United stunned Crewe with a 2-1 triumph in their League Two encounter on Wednesday night. The game saw early substitutions from both sides as Cambridge's quick response to falling behind proved crucial. Ben Knight converted a penalty in stoppage time to ensure the three points for his team.

Key Facts

  • • Cambridge United 2-1 Crewe (League Two match)
  • • E. Tezgel scored first for Crewe at 54'
  • • M. Jobe equalized for Cambridge United in the 82nd minute
  • • Ben Knight scored a penalty in stoppage time to win it for Cambridge United
  • • Korey Smith received a yellow card for Cambridge United

Lineups

Cambridge United

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Eastwood (G)
  • 2 L. Bennett (D)
  • 5 M. Morrison (D)
  • 6 K. Watts (D)
  • 3 B. Purrington (D)
  • 8 K. Smith (M)
  • 38 G. Hoddle (M)
  • 7 J. Brophy (M)
  • 27 G. McConnell (M)
  • 15 A. Mayor (M)
  • 9 L. Appere (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 B. Hughes
  • 10 E. Kachunga
  • 11 S. Kaikai
  • 14 B. Knight
  • 22 Z. Bradshaw
  • 23 M. Jobe
  • 26 J. Gibbons

Crewe

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Booth (G)
  • 2 L. Billington (D)
  • 18 J. Connolly (D)
  • 16 J. Golding (D)
  • 3 R. Hutchinson (D)
  • 14 C. Finney (M)
  • 8 C. Thomas (M)
  • 26 T. O'Reilly (M)
  • 19 O. Lunt (M)
  • 20 C. Agius (M)
  • 36 E. Tezgel (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 S. Waller
  • 4 J. J. Mingi
  • 15 D. Rankine
  • 22 P. Croker
  • 24 J. March
  • 31 L. Moult
  • 34 O. Armstrong

Timeline

  1. Crewe
    25' Crewe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Golding · On: L. Moult
  2. Cambridge United
    35' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Morrison · On: M. Jobe
  3. Cambridge United
    37' Cambridge United Card · Yellow Card
    Korey Smith

    Argument

  4. Cambridge United
    46' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Appere · On: E. Kachunga
  5. Crewe
    54' Crewe Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Tezgel · Assist: Tommi O'Reilly
  6. Cambridge United
    62' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Bennett · On: S. Kaikai
  7. Cambridge United
    69' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. McConnell · On: Ben Knight
  8. Crewe
    82' Crewe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Unknown player · On: J. March
  9. Cambridge United
    82' Cambridge United Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Jobe
  10. Crewe
    90'+5 Crewe Card · Yellow Card
    Owen Lunt

    Foul

  11. Cambridge United
    90' Cambridge United Goal · Penalty
    Ben Knight

Match Stats

Stat Cambridge United Crewe
Fouls 10 11
Pass Accuracy 68% 54%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 5
Corners 10 1
Total Passes 373 268
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 6 4
xG 3.01 0.54
Shots off Target 9 0
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 254 145
Shots Inside Box 12 5
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 4 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Cambridge United's equalizing goal by M. Jobe at 82' shifted the momentum in their favor, setting up a tense finish.
  • ▸ The late penalty conversion by Ben Knight underlined Cambridge United’s resilience and sealed the victory against Crewe.