Match report

Crewe Defeats Gillingham 1-0 in League Two Clash

Crewe
Crewe
1–0
FT
Gillingham
Gillingham
Feb 14, 2026

In an intense clash at the Alex Stadium, Crewe managed to secure a valuable three points as they held off Gillingham with a narrow 1-0 victory in their League Two fixture. The decisive goal came from A. Thibaut midway through the second half, ensuring Crewe's dominance over their visitors.

Key Facts

  • • Crewe vs Gillingham: Final score 1-0 (League Two)
  • • Goal by A. Thibaut in the 64th minute for Crewe
  • • Three substitutions made by both teams; Crewe's key sub was Jack Powell at 57 minutes
  • • Gillingham received a yellow card to R. McKenzie late in extra time

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)
  • 23 J. Powell (M)
  • 8 C. Thomas (M)
  • 26 T. O'Reilly (M)
  • 17 M. Holicek (M)
  • 20 C. Agius (M)
  • 24 J. March (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 T. Booth
  • 9 O. Bogle
  • 18 J. Connolly
  • 14 C. Finney
  • 32 L. Moore
  • 19 O. Lunt
  • 29 A. Thibaut

Gillingham

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Morris (G)
  • 2 R. Hutton (D)
  • 39 O. Beckles (D)
  • 15 T. Akomeah (D)
  • 3 M. Clark (D)
  • 6 E. Coleman (M)
  • 8 A. Little (M)
  • 7 G. McCleary (M)
  • 14 R. McKenzie (M)
  • 38 R. Hale (M)
  • 19 S. Vokes (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 J. Turner
  • 23 B. Dack
  • 9 J. Andrews
  • 36 C. Antwi
  • 5 A. Smith
  • 30 S. Gale
  • 12 S. Palmer-Houlden

Timeline

  1. Crewe
    46' Crewe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Thomas · On: Owen Lunt
  2. Crewe
    56' Crewe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. March · On: A. Thibaut
  3. Crewe
    57' Crewe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jack Powell · On: James Connolly
  4. Crewe
    64' Crewe Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Thibaut · Assist: Mickey Demetriou
  5. Gillingham
    69' Gillingham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Vokes · On: J. Andrews
  6. Gillingham
    70' Gillingham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Coleman · On: B. Dack
  7. Gillingham
    78' Gillingham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Little · On: Cameron Antwi
  8. Gillingham
    78' Gillingham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. McCleary · On: S. Palmer-Houlden
  9. Crewe
    81' Crewe subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Tommi O'Reilly · On: Luca Moore
  10. Gillingham
    90'+5 Gillingham Card · Yellow Card
    R. McKenzie

    Foul

  11. Crewe
    90' Crewe subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Holicek · On: O. Bogle

Match Stats

Stat Crewe Gillingham
Fouls 6 19
Pass Accuracy 58% 65%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 20
Corners 2 8
Total Passes 277 357
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 3 9
Shots on Target 2 5
xG 1.05 2.32
Shots off Target 2 6
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 161 231
Shots Inside Box 4 14
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Crewe's goal by A. Thibaut in the 64th minute marked a turning point, giving them control over the game.
  • ▸ Gillingham made four substitutions towards the end of the match in an attempt to level the score, but Crewe maintained their defensive structure effectively.