Match report

Crewe and Chesterfield Draw 3-3 in Thrilling League Two Match

Crewe
Crewe
3–3
FT
Chesterfield
Chesterfield
Nov 22, 2025

Crewe managed to secure a thrilling 3-3 draw against Chesterfield in their League Two fixture. The match was marked by early goals from Chesterfield through J. Berry-McNally and L. Bonis, with Crewe responding strongly thanks to E. Tezgel's penalty and later goals from C. Agius and James Connolly. Despite multiple substitutions and yellow cards, the game remained tightly contested until the final whistle.

Key Facts

  • • Chesterfield led early with goals by J. Berry-McNally (9') and L. Bonis (24'), assisted respectively by L. Bonis and D. Markanday.
  • • Crewe equalized through E. Tezgel's penalty (35').
  • • C. Agius scored for Crewe from an assist by E. Tezgel (47').
  • • D. Markanday restored Chesterfield’s lead with a goal (65'), and James Connolly tied the game for Crewe (69').

Lineups

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)
  • 6 M. H. Sanders (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
  • 14 C. Finney
  • 15 D. Rankine
  • 17 M. Holicek
  • 22 P. Croker
  • 31 L. Moult

Chesterfield

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Z. Hemming (G)
  • 30 D. Tanton (D)
  • 22 C. Dunkley (D)
  • 6 K. McFadzean (D)
  • 19 L. Gordon (D)
  • 4 T. Naylor (M)
  • 13 J. Fleck (M)
  • 24 D. Markanday (M)
  • 27 R. Darcy (M)
  • 28 J. Berry-McNally (M)
  • 10 L. Bonis (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 R. Boot
  • 20 V. Daley-Campbell
  • 44 J. Donacien
  • 3 A. Lewis
  • 7 L. Mandeville
  • 11 D. Duffy
  • 25 W. Dickson

Timeline

  1. Chesterfield
    9' Chesterfield Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Berry-McNally · Assist: L. Bonis
  2. Chesterfield
    24' Chesterfield Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Bonis · Assist: D. Markanday
  3. Chesterfield
    34' Chesterfield Card · Yellow Card
    C. Dunkley

    Foul

  4. Crewe
    35' Crewe Goal · Penalty
    E. Tezgel
  5. Crewe
    40' Crewe Card · Yellow Card
    J. Golding

    Foul

  6. Crewe
    45'+4 Crewe Card · Yellow Card
    James Connolly

    Argument

  7. Crewe
    47' Crewe Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Agius · Assist: E. Tezgel
  8. Chesterfield
    64' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Berry-McNally · On: D. Duffy
  9. Chesterfield
    65' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Dunkley · On: J. Donacien
  10. Chesterfield
    65' Chesterfield Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Markanday
  11. Crewe
    69' Crewe Goal · Normal Goal
    James Connolly · Assist: M. H. Sanders
  12. Chesterfield
    70' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Darcy · On: L. Mandeville
  13. Crewe
    76' Crewe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Tommi O'Reilly · On: M. Holicek
  14. Crewe
    76' Crewe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Thomas · On: L. Moult
  15. Crewe
    87' Crewe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Agius · On: C. Finney
  16. Chesterfield
    87' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Bonis · On: W. Dickson

Match Stats

Stat Crewe Chesterfield
Fouls 16 13
Pass Accuracy 62% 74%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 12
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 316 481
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 8 4
Shots on Target 9 7
xG 3.59 1.74
Shots off Target 5 1
Possession 40% 60%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 197 356
Shots Inside Box 17 9
Saves 4 6
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Chesterfield took an early two-goal lead within the first 24 minutes, setting the tone for what would become a high-scoring match.
  • ▸ Crewe's quick response with goals from E. Tezgel and C. Agius shifted momentum in their favor before Chesterfield retook the lead through D. Markanday.