League Two
Final Score: Cheltenham Town 1 – 1 Crewe Alexandra
James Connolly’s late header secured a 1-1 draw for Crewe against Cheltenham in League Two.
The Robins took the lead with an early second-half goal from Jake Bickerstaff, but Crewe responded just in time to avoid a third straight defeat and keep their hopes for a play-off spot alive.
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Cheltenham dominated the first half, creating several opportunities but only managing to test goalkeeper Ian Lawlor once before halftime.
A low shot from Luke Young in the eighth minute was saved by Lawlor.
Early in the second half, Max Sanders narrowly missed with a free-kick for Crewe before Bickerstaff’s breakthrough came.
Young played a forward ball, and former Wrexham striker Bickerstaff displayed his skillful footwork to create space for a powerful shot that found the net past Lawlor.
Cheltenham nearly extended their lead in the 69th minute when a shot from Thomas was parried by Lawlor, with Isaac Hutchinson’s follow-up striking the left post.
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However, Crewe equalized with five minutes remaining when Connolly directed a header into the net from Jack Powell’s corner on the left. Only a brilliant save from Joe Day prevented Calum Agius from netting a winner during stoppage time.
Match report provided by PA Media.