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10/08/2027, Alexandra Stadium, Crewe, England
EFL Cup, Round 1

Crewe Vs Bristol

Crewe play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: T McBain (GK) , A Butler (CB) , V Tonnesen (CB) , D Breckenridge (RB) , M McCaleb (LB) , L Foley (CDM) , Z Enterkin (CAM) , J Russell (RM) , K Secombe (LM) , A Kimmins (ST) , G Oakley (ST) And the subs are: A Smith (CB) , J Rheon (CB) , B Kinnock (CM) , I Evans (CM) , M Humphries (ST)

Bristol play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: H Ivers (GK) , L Morris (CB) , D Dermott (CB) , C Spang (CB) , G Wayne (RB) , J Burns (LB) , C Ferguson (CDM) , A Ralston (CAM) , M McDermott (RM) , J Adie (LM) , N Smylie (ST) And the subs are: O Nourse (CB) , R Taggart (CB) , A Wyburn (CM) , Z Lerche (CM) , R McCracken (ST)

Welcome to Alexandra Stadium in Crewe, England where Crewe Alexandra will face Bristol City.  This is round 1 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 10000.

1' - Crewe kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

7' - Lloyd Morris sees Malcolm McDermott making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Malcolm McDermott runs on to the ball.  Malcolm McDermott tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by Tom McBain!  

13' - Bristol attempt a quick counter attack.  Callum Spang plays a long pass to Andy Ralston.  Andy Ralston plays a short pass to Malcolm McDermott.  Malcolm McDermott tries to beat David Breckenridge using his ball skills, but is tripped.  That will be a freekick for Bristol.  

24' - Aaron Butler hits the ball long to David Breckenridge.  David Breckenridge brings the ball forward, attempting to outpace Callum Spang, but is brought down.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Callum Spang the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Crewe.  

29' - Andy Ralston finds Charlie Ferguson with a long ball.  Charlie Ferguson plays a long pass to Malcolm McDermott.  Malcolm McDermott slides the ball to Andy Ralston.  Andy Ralston tries to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a fine goal from Andy Ralston for Bristol!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

30' - Crewe kick the ball off for the restart.  

32' - Vincent Tonnesen slides the ball to Aaron Butler.  Aaron Butler passes the ball to Marcus McCaleb.  Charlie Ferguson tackles Marcus McCaleb and takes the ball.  Bristol try to launch a quick counter attack.  Charlie Ferguson runs with the ball, but is brought down illegally by Leo Foley.  That will be a freekick for Bristol.  

33' - Jasper Adie will take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box, but the ball goes over everyone.  

34' - Jasper Adie curves the ball into the box and finds Andy Ralston.  Andy Ralston flicks a header towards the top corner...but Tom McBain stops the shot!  

35' - Tom McBain sees Geoff Oakley making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

44' - Gethin Wayne slides the ball to Callum Spang.  Callum Spang finds Andy Ralston with a short pass.  Andy Ralston spots a run from Malcolm McDermott.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Malcolm McDermott is able to control the ball.  Malcolm McDermott attempts to take the ball past  the advancing Tom McBain...but the keeper bravely dives to take the ball!Tom McBain finds David Breckenridge with a short pass.   attempts to play the ball long but fails.  

45' - Arthur Kimmins speeds past Lloyd Morris.  

45' - Arthur Kimmins looks to unleash a long range shot...but its wide!

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Bristol kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

48' - Jasper Adie passes the ball to Justin Burns.  Justin Burns passes to Gethin Wayne.  With a turn of pace, Gethin Wayne beats Zach Enterkin.  

51' - Gethin Wayne spots a run from Andy Ralston.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Andy Ralston takes the ball.  Andy Ralston tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman signals its a corner for Bristol.  Gethin Wayne places the ball to take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Leo Foley is going to be taken off.  Alex Smith joins the game from the bench.  

52' - Andy Ralston attempts to use his skills to beat Vincent Tonnesen, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Marcus McCaleb is going to be taken off.  Jasper Rheon is going to be brought on.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Arthur Kimmins is going to be taken off.  Mason Humphries joins the game from the bench.  

60' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Callum Spang is going to be taken off.  Ollie Nourse joins the game from the bench.  

70' - Zach Enterkin sees Alex Smith making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

74' - Malcolm McDermott runs with the ball, beating Kian Secombe.  

76' - Malcolm McDermott tries to beat Jasper Rheon using his ball skills, but is brought down illegally.    The referee pulls out a card...it's yellow.  He books Jasper Rheon.That will be a freekick for Bristol.  

77' - Malcolm McDermott steps up to take the freekick.  He floats the ball into the box, and manages to find Neil Smylie.  Neil Smylie directs a header towards the top corner...and its in! It's a wonderful goal from Neil Smylie for Bristol!  The ball went in off the upright!

78' - Crewe kick the ball off for the restart.  

80' - Vincent Tonnesen finds Alex Smith with a short pass.  Alex Smith slides the ball to Vincent Tonnesen.  Gethin Wayne tackles Vincent Tonnesen and takes possession.  Bristol try to launch a quick counter attack.  Gethin Wayne uses his pace to beat Alex Smith.  

82' - Zach Enterkin successfully tackles Gethin Wayne and takes possession.  Zach Enterkin takes the ball past Andy Ralston with a turn of pace.  

84' - Zach Enterkin plays a long ball to David Breckenridge.  David Breckenridge runs with the ball, beating Charlie Ferguson.  

84' - David Breckenridge sees John Russell making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but John Russell is unable to control the ball!  

86' - Alex Smith dispossesses Andy Ralston and the ball goes loose.  Crewe try to launch a counter attack.  John Russell tries to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...and John Russell scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Crewe player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

86' - Bristol kick the ball off for the restart.  

90' - Charlie Ferguson brings the ball forward, attempting to outpace David Breckenridge, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Bristol.  

91' - Malcolm McDermott stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He sends the ball into the box, but the ball misses everyone.  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Crewe Alexandra 1 - 2 Bristol City.