Crewe Alexandra were held to a 2-2 draw by Walsall in their EFL League Two clash on Tuesday, September 1st, 2026.
This result solidifies Crewe's strong start to the season, placing them fourth in the League Two standings with eight points from four games. Their recent form reads DDWW, with a goal difference of plus two, having scored four and conceded two. They now sit just one point behind the league leaders, Bristol Rovers.
The home side took control of the match from the first whistle. The deadlock was broken just before half-time when Aaron Pressley confidently converted a penalty in the 42nd minute. This gave Crewe a platform to build on after the interval. Josh March extended the lead five minutes into the second half, finding the net in the 50th minute to make it 2-0.
Pressley then secured his double and Crewe's third goal of the afternoon in the 57th minute, putting the result beyond any doubt. The scoring was capped off in dramatic fashion deep into stoppage time, with Reece Hutchinson netting just two seconds past the 90-minute mark to complete
