Crewe Alexandra have submitted their official squad list for the 2026-27 English Football League season. The club confirmed the 16-player roster for over-21s to the EFL this week as preparations for the new campaign intensify.
Crewe Alexandra Football Club said: "We can confirm that our squad list for the new season has been submitted to the English Football League (EFL)." The list includes a blend of returning players and fresh additions. The Alex are building on an 11th-place finish in League Two last season, where they amassed 67 points from 46 games.
The submitted list contains 16 named players. Goalkeepers Tom Booth and Ian Lawlor are included. Defenders Lewis Billington, Mickey Demetriou, Reece Hutchinson, Luke Offord and Adrien Thibaut form part of the defensive contingent.
In midfield, the club has registered Jordan Gibson, Jack Lankester, Owen Lunt, Joel Tabiner, Conor Thomas and Joe White. Forwards Josh March and Charle McNeill complete the attacking options. This group represents the core of senior professionals from which manager Lee Bell will select his matchday squads. Fans can view the full roster on the club's official squad page.
Submitting this list is a mandatory administrative step, but it solidifies the playing resources available for the opening months. The blend of experience, youth and new signings is designed to improve on last term's mid-table finish. The team scored 64 goals and conceded 58 last season, finishing with a positive goal difference of six.
However, they ended the 2025-26 season 20 points behind champions Bromley. The final five games yielded a mixed run of form, recorded as DLLLW. The club will be aiming for greater consistency with this settled group of players.
The list confirms the senior professionals contracted to the club. It does not include players under the age of 21, who are eligible to play without being named on this specific list. This allows for further flexibility with academy graduates.
The composition suggests a balanced approach. Experienced campaigners like Demetriou and Thomas provide know-how, while younger talents like Billington and Tabiner offer energy. The attacking duo of March and McNeill will be tasked with finding the net regularly to improve the goal tally. Supporters can track the team's progress in the standings throughout the season.
With the administrative box ticked, focus now shifts entirely to on-field preparation. The squad will continue its training regimen ahead of the first competitive fixture. The club's pre-season schedule is likely already in motion, with friendlies arranged to build match sharpness.
The confirmed list of 16 over-21 players provides the foundation for Crewe Alexandra's 2026-27 League Two campaign, which kicks off imminently. The first match of the new season is set for Saturday, September 12th, away at Newport County.
