Crewe Alexandra FC vs Derby County FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 1
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Match Preview
Crewe Alexandra FC vs Derby County FC — FA Cup at Mornflake Stadium.
- Crewe Alexandra FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Derby County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Scott Oldham
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Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Derby County FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Derby County FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 15' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 20' It’s high time Paul Warne made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Derby County FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' Supporters expect more eagerness from Louie Sibley, as he is very good at scoring at Mornflake Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 35' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Connor O'Riordan suffering a number of foals already.
- 40' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 41' GOAL! Courtney Baker-Richardson scores on 41. Assisted by Rio Adebisi
- 46' Joe Wildsmith has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 46 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 51' Crewe Alexandra FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 54' GOAL! Elliott Nevitt scores on 54. Assisted by Courtney Baker-Richardson
- 59' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Crewe Alexandra FC that had 96 games and scored 102 goals.
- 64' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 67' The Crewe Alexandra FC manager makes a substitution. Elliott Nevitt departs to be replaced by Aaron Rowe.
- 68' It is a substitution in Derby County FC team. Craig Forsyth is replaced by Eiran Cashin on 68 minute.
- 73' It looks surprising Derby County FC does not make any changes. Craig Forsyth has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 76' Crewe Alexandra FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Charlie Colkett is hanging Lewis Billington on the field on 76 minute.
- 79' Derby County FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Louie Sibley is hanging Ryan Nyambe on the field on 79 minute.
- 82' Time for substitution for Crewe Alexandra FC. Joe White is replaced by Calum Agius.
- 87' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 89' What a strike from Nathaniel Mendez-Laing! The score is 2-1.
- The final score is 2-2.
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Crewe Alexandra FC
Starting XI- 5
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Joe White ↓ Calum Agius 82'
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Elliott Nevitt ↓ Aaron Rowe 67'
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Bench-
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Charlie Colkett ↑ 76'
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Aaron Rowe ↑ 67'
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Calum Agius ↑ 82'
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Coach Lee BellDerby County FC
Starting XI- 12
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Craig Forsyth ↓ Eiran Cashin 68'
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Ryan Nyambe ↓ Louie Sibley 79'
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Bench- 2
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James Collins ↑ 67'
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Louie Sibley ↑ 79'
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Eiran Cashin ↑ 68'
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Coach Paul Warne -
Crewe Alexandra FC Form