Final Alex game before Christmas
Crewe Alexandra's Under 23's travel to Barnsley today in the last fixture before Christmas for any age group at the Club, kick-off 1pm.Alex Morris' side travel to the Tykes in U23 Professional Development League 2 action, looking to jump up from eight to fourth in the table with this game in hand.
A run of three straight defeats has seen the team fall from second in the table, but the Barnsley fixture offers the chance to give a much needed boost to the side to end the calendar year.
Crewe XI to face Barnsley: Wardley, Wilkinson, Ray, Nugent, Bullock, Pickering, Wintle, Lundstram, Ainley, Lowery, Udoh
Subs: Lynch, Woodcock, Yates, Dale