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2017–18 Crewe Alexandra F.C. season

The 2017–18 season was Crewe Alexandra's 141st season in their history, their 94th in the English Football League and second consecutive in League Two.[1] Along with competing in League Two, the club participated in the FA Cup, EFL Cup and EFL Trophy.

The season covers the period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018

Competitions

Friendlies

As of 5 June 2017, Crewe Alexandra have announced seven pre-season friendlies against Stoke City,[2] Macclesfield Town,[3] Buxton, Barrow, Alsager Town,[4] Bury,[5] Kidsgrove Athletic.[6]

League Two

League table

Source: BBC Sport
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored

Result summary

Last updated: 8 May 2018.
Source: [citation needed]

Results by matchday

Updated to match(es) played on 8 May 2018. Source: Statto.com
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches

On 21 June 2017, the league fixtures were announced.[7][8]

FA Cup

On 16 October 2017, Crewe Alexandra were drawn at home to Rotherham United in the first round.[9] In the second round Alex were given an away tie against Blackburn Rovers.[10]

  1. ^ On 12 December, both clubs agreed to reschedule the second round replay fixture 24 hours later due to adverse weather conditions.[11]

EFL Cup

On 16 June 2017, Crewe Alexandra were drawn at home to Bolton Wanderers in the first round.[12]

EFL Trophy

On 12 July 2017, Crewe Alexandra were drawn against Newcastle United U23s, Oldham Athletic and Port Vale in Northern Group D.[13][14]

Updated to match(es) played on 7 November 2017. Source: EFL.com
(E) Eliminated; (Q) Qualified to the phase indicated

Transfers

Transfers in

Transfers out

  1. ^ Billy Bingham joined Gillingham following his release.[24]
  2. ^ Harry Davis joined St Mirren following his release.[25]
  3. ^ Danny Hollands joined Eastleigh after rejecting a new contract.[27]
  4. ^ Ben Nugent joined Gillingham following his release.[28]
  5. ^ Marcus Poscha joined Ramsbottom United following his release.[29]
  6. ^ Callum Saunders joined Notts County following his release.[30]
  7. ^ Ollie Turton joined Blackpool after rejecting a new contract.[32]

Loans in

Loans out

  1. ^ On 4 November, Daniel Udoh's loan at Halesowen Town was extended.[44]
  2. ^ On 13 November, William Jääskeläinen's loan at Nantwich Town was extended.[47]

References

  1. ^ "History". Statto. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  2. ^ "Pre-Season: Crewe To Face Stoke City At Gresty Road". Crewe Alexandra Official Site. 9 May 2017. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  3. ^ "Crewe To Travel To Moss Rose In Pre-Season". Crewe Alexandra Official Site. 24 May 2017. Retrieved 24 May 2017.[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "Confirmed Pre-Season Friendlies". Crewe Alexandra Official Site. 31 May 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2017.[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ "Bury FC Added To Pre-Season Schedule". Bury Official Site. 2 June 2017. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
  6. ^ "Confirmed Pre-Season Friendlies". Crewe Alexandra Official Site. 5 June 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  7. ^ "2017/18 Fixtures Announced!". Crewe Alexandra Official Site. 21 June 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
  8. ^ "Fixture List". Crewe Alexandra Official Site. June 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
  9. ^ "Crewe Face Rotherham In FA Cup first round". Crewe Alexandra Official Site. 16 October 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
  10. ^ "Crewe Draw Blackburn Rovers In The FA Cup second round". Crewe Alexandra Official Site. 6 November 2017. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
  11. ^ "Match Rescheduled: Blackburn Cup Tie Now Wednesday Night". Crewe Alexandra Official Site. 12 December 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  12. ^ "Crewe Draw Bolton In Carabao Cup first round". Crewe Alexandra Official Site. 16 June 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
  13. ^ "Newcastle United Added To Alex Checkatrade Trophy Group". Crewe Alexandra Official Site. 12 July 2017. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  14. ^ "Port Vale & Oldham Checkatrade Trophy Fixture Details Confirmed". Crewe Alexandra Official Site. 21 July 2017. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
  15. ^ "Bowery To Join Crewe As Of 1st July". Crewe Alexandra Official Site. 23 May 2017. Archived from the original on 23 May 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
  16. ^ "Chris Porter Agrees Deal To Sign". Crewe Alexandra Official Site. 31 May 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
  17. ^ "Michael Raynes Agrees To Sign For Crewe". Crewe Alexandra Official Site. 26 May 2017. Retrieved 26 May 2017.[permanent dead link]
  18. ^ "Eddie Nolan: Crewe Alexandra sign ex-Blackpool defender". BBC Sport. 3 July 2017. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
  19. ^ "Brad Walker Joins Crewe From Hartlepool". Crewe Alexandra Official Site. 4 July 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
  20. ^ Jaaskelainen Jnr Joins Leek As Son Of Bolton Star Makes His Way
  21. ^ Transfer News: Jaaskelainen finds a new club"
  22. ^ "Will Jaaskelainen: Crewe sign goalkeeper on one-year deal after release from Bolton". BBC Sport. 15 August 2017. Retrieved 16 August 2017.
  23. ^ a b c d e f "Crewe Alexandra Retained List 2017". Crewe Alexandra Official Site. 9 May 2017. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  24. ^ "Billy Bingham: Gillingham sign former Crewe midfielder on two-year deal". BBC. 18 July 2017. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
  25. ^ a b "Harry Davis joins the Saints". St Mirren FC. 1 August 2017. Archived from the original on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  26. ^ "Guthrie Agrees To Join Walsall". Crewe Alexandra Official Site. 22 June 2017. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  27. ^ "Hollands Signs For Eastleigh". Crewe Alexandra Official Site. 26 May 2017. Retrieved 26 May 2017.[permanent dead link]
  28. ^ a b "Ben Nugent: Gillingham sign former Crewe Alexandra defender". BBC Sport. 15 August 2017. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
  29. ^ "Marcus Poscha returns to the Rams". Ramsbottom United Official Site. 2 September 2017. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
  30. ^ "Notts County sign Branislav Pindroch, Pierce Bird and Callum Saunders". BBC. 31 July 2017. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  31. ^ "Turton Will Leave Crewe This Summer". Crewe Alexandra Official Site. 24 May 2017. Archived from the original on 26 May 2017. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
  32. ^ "Ollie Turton: Blackpool sign Crewe Alexandra full-back". BBC. 20 June 2017. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
  33. ^ "George Cooper: Peterborough United sign Crewe Alexandra midfielder". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 January 2018.
  34. ^ "Crewe Complete Stubbs Loan Signing". Crewe Alexandra Official Site. 29 August 2017. Retrieved 29 August 2017.
  35. ^ a b Morse, Peter (3 January 2018). "Crewe Alex: Loan duo's exit sparks January scouting mission". Crewe Chonicle. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
  36. ^ "Conor Grant Joins On Loan From Everton". CreweAlex.net. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
  37. ^ "Paul Green: Crewe Alexandra sign Oldham Athletic midfielder on loan". BBC Sport. 11 January 2018. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
  38. ^ "Signing: Dan Barlaser Joins On Loan From Newcastle United". CreweAlex.net. 19 January 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  39. ^ "Barlaser Returns To Newcastle". CreweAlex.net. 9 April 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  40. ^ "Signing: Harry McKirdy Joins On Loan From Aston Villa". CreweAlex.net. 19 January 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  41. ^ "Breaking: Shaun Miller leaves Carlisle United for Crewe on loan as Blues line up replacements". News and Star. Carlisle. 25 January 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  42. ^ "Crewe Complete Loan Signing Of Newcastle Defender Sterry". CreweAlex.net. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  43. ^ a b "Udoh & Finney Move On Loan To Halesowen Town". Crewe Alexandra Official Site. 1 September 2017. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
  44. ^ a b "Loans: Dale Joins Witton, Udoh Remains At Halesowen, Finney Returns". CreweAlex.net. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  45. ^ "Jaaskelainen On Loan At Loughborough Dynamo". Crewe Alexandra Official Site. 14 September 2017. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
  46. ^ "Jaaskelainen Completes Nantwich Town Loan Switch". Crewe Alexandra Official Site. 10 October 2017. Retrieved 12 October 2017.
  47. ^ "Jaaskelainen Extends Dabbers Stay". CreweAlex.net. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  48. ^ "Udoh Completes Chester Loan Move". Crewe Alexandra Official Site. 7 December 2017. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
  49. ^ "Loan: Jaaskelainen Links Up With Buxton". CreweAlex.net. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
  50. ^ "Loan: Udoh Makes Leamington Switch". Crewe Alexandra Official Site. 11 January 2018. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
  51. ^ Whitney, Steve (1 March 2018). "Now Jaaskelainen Is Sent On Loan To Chester". Non-League. Retrieved 4 March 2018.