Derby County FC vs Crewe Alexandra FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 1
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Match Preview
Derby County FC vs Crewe Alexandra FC — FA Cup at Pride Park Stadium.
- Derby County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Crewe Alexandra FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Christopher Pollard
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Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Derby County FC to score. At the same time, Crewe Alexandra FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 3' Derby County FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Thomas Barkhuizen on 3.
- 7' What a strike from Aaron Rowe! The score is 1-1.
- 12' 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.
- 17' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 21' Aaron Rowe with the second goal in the match!
- 26' It looks surprising Crewe Alexandra FC does not make any changes. James Collins has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 28' It’s gonna be a card for Kane Wilson.
- 33' 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.
- 37' A meaty challenge results in booking for Louie Sibley on 37.
- 42' Martyn Waghorn has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 46 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 47' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 52' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Derby County FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 57' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Derby County FC that had 376 games and scored 400 goals.
- 59' Joe Ward has so much to prove this time. He replaces Louie Sibley on 59 minute.
- 64' Crewe Alexandra FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 64.
- 65' Goal! Mickey Demetriou scores his 1 goal in 22 matches.
- 66' Derby County FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Martyn Waghorn is hanging Korey Smith on the field on 66 minute.
- 71' Courtney Baker-Richardson needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 76' The travelling Crewe Alexandra FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 79' Crewe Alexandra FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 84' 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.
- 89' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 90' Conor Thomas is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- With this win, Crewe Alexandra FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
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Derby County FC
Starting XI-
12
Korey Smith ↓ Martyn Waghorn 66'
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- 8
- 4
- 2
- 35
- 9
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17
Louie Sibley ↓ Joe Ward 59'
- 6
- 7
- 1
Bench-
10
Martyn Waghorn ↑ 66'
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23
Joe Ward ↑ 59'
- 31
- 5
- 43
- 26
- 39
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Coach Paul WarneCrewe Alexandra FC
Starting XI- 5
- 9
- 2
- 16
- 6
- 21
- 30
- 3
- 1
- 28
- 24
Bench- 8
- 10
- 13
- 35
- 33
- 34
Coach Lee Bell -
12
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Head to Head
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