Crewe Alexandra is set to host Birmingham City for a friendly match on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Mornflake Stadium. This fixture is part of Crewe's pre-season schedule as they prepare for the upcoming 2026/27 season. Birmingham City, a Championship side, will bring a strong squad to South Cheshire, making this match an important part of manager Lee Bell's preparations. In addition to the Birmingham fixture, Crewe has scheduled four other first-team away friendlies. The pre-season will kick off with a visit to Witton Albion on Saturday, July 11, followed by matches against Prescot Cables on July 14 and Telford on July 21. Furthermore, Crewe will face Chester FC on August 1, rounding out their pre-season campaign. Ticket information for these matches will be released in due course. The 2026/27 season is set to begin with the Carabao Cup on August 8, followed by the start of the League Two campaign the following weekend.