Match report
Crewe Snatch Win Against Crawley Town in League Two Clash
Crawley Town
0–1
FT
Crewe
Feb 7, 2026
Crewe secured a narrow but crucial victory against Crawley Town on Tuesday night with a solitary goal from Tommi O'Reilly, securing three points and maintaining their push for the League Two play-offs. The game saw several key substitutions that impacted momentum, while both teams struggled to find the back of the net until the latter stages.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Crawley Town 0-1 Crewe
- • Goal: Tommi O'Reilly (77' for Crewe)
- • Yellow Cards: K. Gordon (41'), R. Darcy (75') - Crawley Town
- • Substitutions: Jonathan Russell (46'), R. Darcy (78'), K. Gordon (78') - Crawley Town; Owen Lunt, J. March, Jack Powell, C. Finney - Crewe
Lineups
Crawley Town
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 35 J. Chapman (G)
- 5 C. Barker (D)
- 42 T. Vassell (D)
- 28 J. Flint (D)
- 41 K. Gordon (M)
- 26 J. Williams (M)
- 49 R. Darcy (M)
- 16 J. Russell
- 44 K. Lolos (F)
- 13 H. McKirdy (F)
- 99 D. Orsi-Dadomo (F)
Substitutes
- 31 A. Odimayo
- 19 D. Pereira
- 4 G. Bajrami
- 12 L. Richards
- 32 T. Richards
- 7 H. Forster
Crewe
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 41 I. Lawlor (G)
- 18 J. Connolly (D)
- 5 M. Demetriou (D)
- 25 A. Pond (D)
- 2 L. Billington (M)
- 23 J. Powell (M)
- 19 O. Lunt (M)
- 3 R. Hutchinson (M)
- 26 T. O'Reilly (F)
- 17 M. Holicek (F)
- 24 J. March (F)
Substitutes
- 1 T. Booth
- 14 C. Finney
- 20 C. Agius
- 32 L. Moore
- 8 C. Thomas
- 29 A. Thibaut
- 30 S. Dancey
Timeline
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41' Crawley Town Card · Yellow CardK. GordonFoul
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46' Crawley Town subst · Substitution 1Off: Jonathan Russell · On: L. Richards -
64' Crewe subst · Substitution 1Off: Owen Lunt · On: C. Thomas -
65' Crewe subst · Substitution 2Off: J. March · On: A. Thibaut -
72' Crewe subst · Substitution 3Off: Jack Powell · On: C. Agius -
75' Crawley Town Card · Yellow CardR. DarcyFoul
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77' Crewe Goal · Normal GoalTommi O'Reilly · Assist: R. Hutchinson -
78' Crawley Town subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Darcy · On: T. Richards -
78' Crawley Town subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Gordon · On: H. Forster -
87' Crewe subst · Substitution 4Off: Tommi O'Reilly · On: C. Finney
Match Stats
| Stat | Crawley Town | Crewe |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 17 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 76% | 68% |
| Offsides | 2 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 9 | 17 |
| Corners | 3 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 354 | 271 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 7 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 6 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 4 |
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 268 | 185 |
| Shots Inside Box | 2 | 8 |
| Saves | 5 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 9 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Tommi O'Reilly's goal in the 77th minute proved decisive for Crewe, breaking through Crawley Town's defense and securing a vital win.
- ▸ Multiple substitutions by both teams, notably Crewe's introduction of Jack Powell and Owen Lunt, helped change the game's momentum towards the latter half.