Match report

Crewe Triumphs Over Barrow, Secures League Two Victory

Crewe
Crewe
3–1
FT
Barrow
Barrow
Jan 17, 2026

Crewe clinched a decisive win over Barrow with an emphatic 3-1 victory at Gresty Road in the League Two competition. The Railwaymen dominated early with goals from Tommi O'Reilly and Chris Agius before J. March extended their lead later on, despite Barrow's brief resurgence through Isaac Fletcher.

Key Facts

  • • Crewe secured a 3-1 win against Barrow in League Two.
  • • Tommi O'Reilly scored the first goal for Crewe in the 13th minute.
  • • Chris Agius netted his goal with an assist from J. March in the 17th minute, doubling Crewe's lead.
  • • Isaac Fletcher reduced Barrow’s deficit by scoring a goal at the 31st minute.
  • • J. March scored the third for Crewe in the 38th minute following an assist from Mickey Demetriou.

Lineups

Crewe

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 41 I. Lawlor (G)
  • 2 L. Billington (D)
  • 25 A. Pond (D)
  • 5 M. Demetriou (D)
  • 3 R. Hutchinson (D)
  • 19 O. Lunt (M)
  • 6 M. H. Sanders (M)
  • 26 T. O'Reilly (M)
  • 17 M. Holicek (M)
  • 20 C. Agius (M)
  • 24 J. March (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 T. Booth
  • 14 C. Finney
  • 15 D. Rankine
  • 18 J. Connolly
  • 23 J. Powell
  • 29 A. Thibaut
  • 31 L. Moult

Barrow

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 W. Stanway (G)
  • 24 F. Anderson (D)
  • 5 C. Raglan (D)
  • 3 L. Shipley (D)
  • 45 R. Harper (M)
  • 34 B. Whitfield (M)
  • 8 S. Smith (M)
  • 14 C. McCann (M)
  • 7 B. Jackson (M)
  • 20 I. Fletcher
  • 23 C. Mahoney (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 K. Barrett
  • 11 E. Newby
  • 18 I. Cameron
  • 21 J. Earing
  • 22 J. Anderson
  • 27 D. Worrall
  • 29 T. Barkhuizen

Timeline

  1. Crewe
    10' Crewe Card · Yellow Card
    M. H. Sanders

    Foul

  2. Crewe
    13' Crewe Goal · Normal Goal
    Tommi O'Reilly
  3. Crewe
    17' Crewe Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Agius · Assist: J. March
  4. Barrow
    18' Barrow Card · Yellow Card
    Ben Jackson

    Foul

  5. Barrow
    31' Barrow Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Fletcher
  6. Crewe
    38' Crewe Goal · Normal Goal
    J. March · Assist: Mickey Demetriou
  7. Crewe
    40' Crewe Card · Yellow Card
    Mickey Demetriou

    Foul

  8. Crewe
    48' Crewe Card · Yellow Card
    R. Hutchinson

    Foul

  9. Barrow
    63' Barrow subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Mahoney · On: I. Cameron
  10. Barrow
    65' Barrow Card · Yellow Card
    Freddie Anderson

    Foul

  11. Barrow
    72' Barrow subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Shipley · On: J. Anderson
  12. Barrow
    72' Barrow subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Whitfield · On: T. Barkhuizen
  13. Crewe
    78' Crewe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Tommi O'Reilly · On: James Connolly
  14. Crewe
    84' Crewe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. March · On: A. Thibaut
  15. Barrow
    85' Barrow subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Harper · On: E. Newby
  16. Crewe
    89' Crewe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Holicek · On: D. Rankine
  17. Crewe
    90'+6 Crewe Card · Yellow Card
    C. Agius

Match Stats

Stat Crewe Barrow
Fouls 16 19
Pass Accuracy 67% 78%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 13
Corners 3 8
Total Passes 285 469
Yellow Cards 4 3
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 3 6
xG 1.42 1.91
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 38% 62%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 192 364
Shots Inside Box 6 9
Saves 5 0
Shots Outside Box 1 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Crewe took control of the match with two quick goals within four minutes, establishing a crucial early lead.
  • ▸ Barrow's Isaac Fletcher scored a consolation goal in the 31st minute but couldn't stop Crewe from sealing their victory.