Colchester United vs Crewe Alexandra. Sky Bet League Two.
JobServe Community Stadium.
Saturday 27 April 2024 17:39, UK
Crewe clinched a play-off spot following a 1-1 draw at Colchester, who confirmed their Sky Bet League Two status.
Arthur Read's shot flew straight at Crewe goalkeeper Max Stryjek early on before Colchester took a 35th-minute lead.
Noah Chilvers collected Ellis Iandolo's pass and brilliantly turned past Ryan Cooney just inside the Crewe half before advancing toward goal and unleashing a fine low shot past Stryjek at his near post.
Crewe looked for an immediate response and almost got one when Matus Holicek planted a weak shot straight at 'keeper Sam Hornby from a good position in the area.
Rio Adebisi blasted over at the near post early in the second half for Alex, who had a penalty appeal rejected when Mickey Demetriou appeared to be pulled back by Fiacre Kelleher in the area.
Elliott Nevitt's 25-yard strike flew just wide of the target for Alex, before the striker converted substitute Charlie Kirk's cross in the first minute of stoppage time as the visitors sealed a play-off place.
Semi-final first legs
Crawley vs MK Dons (3pm) - Monday May 6
Crewe vs Doncaster (5.30pm) - Monday May 6
Semi-final second legs
MK Dons vs Crawley (8pm) - Thursday May 9
Doncaster vs Crewe (8pm) - Friday May 10
Final
Sunday May 19 (1pm)
