League Two: Crewe Alexandra 3–3 Chesterfield

In a six-goal thriller at Gresty Road, Crewe Alexandra and Chesterfield shared the points in a dramatic 3–3 draw. The Spireites twice took the lead, but Crewe showed real fight to claw themselves back — in a game that swung both ways and kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Chesterfield opened the scoring early through James Berry, who curled a superb strike into the corner. Lee Bonis then doubled the lead with a composed finish following a cutback from Dilan Markanday, looking to put the visitors in control. Yahoo Sports UK However, Crewe responded in style shortly after half-time: Emre Tezgel converted from the penalty spot, and Calum Agius nodded in a second to level the tie.

The drama wasn’t over yet — Markanday volleyed Chesterfield back into the lead with a powerful strike, but James Connolly headed home a corner late on to secure a point for Crewe and deny Chesterfield all three. According to Chesterfield’s first-team coach Gary Roberts, despite scoring three goals away from home, the outcome leaves a pang of what might have been:

“If you score three goals away from home normally you would like to think you win the game … We just never really started the second-half.”

Commentators flagged the match as a lesson in concentration, noting that though Chesterfield displayed an attacking swagger, lapses in possession and defensive mistakes allowed Crewe back into the game.

Overall, Chesterfield’s display had plenty of positives — attacking intent, resilience, and bravery — but they’ll rue letting their lead slip twice as Crewe battled back in front of their home crowd.

📊 Match Stats

  • Possession: Crewe 40.4% • Chesterfield 59.6%

  • Shot Attempts: Crewe had 22 shots; Chesterfield had 12.

  • Shots on Target: Crewe 9 • Chesterfield 7.

  • Corners: Crewe 5 • Chesterfield 2.

  • Saves: Crewe keeper made 4 saves; Chesterfield’s keeper made 6.