Crewe vs Oldham Result
League Two · England
Crewe
Full Time
Oldham
📍 Alexandra Stadium, Crewe
🗓️ Saturday, 28 Mar 2026 at 15:00
💪 AI Prediction Report
DECENT HITPredicted
1 - 1
Actual
2 - 1
💰 Bet Results1/2 hit
Estimated ROI (£100/bet)
Staked: £200 · Returns: £395
+£195
+98% ROI
Late Tezgel Strike Seals Dramatic Win for Crewe over Oldham
Crewe Alexandra edged out Oldham Athletic 2-1 in a pulsating League Two contest at the Alexandra Stadium, with Emre Tezgel netting a dramatic winner in the dying moments. The visitors took the lead through Mike Fondop in the 29th minute, but Crewe responded swiftly, leveling just four minutes later. Both sides created a flurry of chances—Oldham registering 21 shots to Crewe’s 19—yet it was the hosts who showed greater composure in front of goal. Despite Oldham enjoying a slight edge in possession (52%), Crewe’s resilience and attacking intent shone through, culminating in Tezgel’s decisive strike at the death. The match was fiercely contested, with Crewe picking up four yellow cards as they battled to contain Oldham’s lively midfield. Ultimately, Crewe’s ability to capitalize on key moments proved the difference in an entertaining encounter.
Crewe
Crewe showed impressive determination, coming from behind and ultimately snatching all three points with a stoppage-time winner. Their 4-2-3-1 formation allowed for attacking flexibility, and they matched Oldham stride-for-stride in terms of chances created, registering 19 shots and 7 on target. The midfield duo of Max Sanders and Matúš Holíček provided a solid base, while the attacking trio behind Emre Tezgel offered creativity and threat. Discipline was a concern, with four players going into the referee’s book, but the hosts’ work rate and late-game composure paid dividends. Crewe’s ability to respond quickly to going behind set the tone for their comeback.
Key Players
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Weaknesses
Oldham
Oldham will rue missed opportunities after a performance that saw them create more chances and shade possession, but ultimately fall short. Their 4-2-3-1 setup allowed them to control midfield spells, with Ryan Woods and Tom Pett orchestrating play. Mike Fondop’s opener in the 29th minute put them in the ascendancy, but defensive lapses cost them dearly. Despite firing 21 shots, only four were on target, highlighting a lack of cutting edge. Oldham’s discipline was exemplary (no cards), but their inability to convert dominance into goals proved costly, and they were punished by Crewe’s late surge.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
Key Moments
29' — Goal
Mike Fondop put Oldham ahead, finishing off a well-worked move.
33' — Goal
Crewe responded quickly, leveling the score just four minutes after falling behind.
90' — Goal
Emre Tezgel scored a dramatic late winner for Crewe, sealing all three points.
Various' — Yellow Cards
Crewe picked up four yellow cards as they battled to contain Oldham’s midfield.
Tactical Analysis
Both sides deployed a 4-2-3-1 formation, leading to a midfield battle where neither team could fully assert dominance. Oldham’s slight edge in possession (52%) was reflected in their patient build-up play, with Woods and Pett recycling the ball and looking for openings. Crewe, meanwhile, looked to press high and transition quickly, utilizing the pace and movement of their attacking midfielders to stretch Oldham’s back line. Substitutions and tactical tweaks were evident as both managers sought a winner, but it was Crewe’s willingness to commit numbers forward late on that paid off. Set pieces provided both teams with opportunities, but ultimately it was open play where the decisive moments occurred.
Turning Point
Emre Tezgel’s 90th-minute winner, which capped Crewe’s late attacking surge and broke Oldham hearts.
Man of the Match
Emre Tezgel
Led the line with energy and composure, scoring the crucial late winner that decided the contest.