Crewe Alexandra host Grimsby Town in the penultimate home game of the League Two season this afternoon (Saturday, 3pm)
Lee Bell’s men are back in South Cheshire after picking up a vital three points at Morecambe, and they start the game fifth in the standings.
The Opposition
The Mariners sit 21st in the table, but five points above the relegation places and have games in hand on Sutton who sit beneath them.
In 2024, Grimsby have drawn four and lost two games on the road, and are still looking for their first win. They will be aiming to complete a league double over Crewe.
The Gaffer
Familiar face David Artell is the manager of the Mariners, after signing a long term deal on the coast in November.
Artell, who played for the likes of Rotherham, Morecambe and Northampton, won promotion with the Alex as a player and manager, in 2012 and 2020 respectively.
Fighting Talk
Ryan Dicker (Alex Assistant): “Over the last month, they have made themselves a lot more solid. It will be a tough test. It is about what we can do and if we can build on Tuesday’s result and get three ponts.”
David Artell: “We would love to go there and win and we know we can. It’s not about me or my history with the club.”
Head-to-Head
Grimsby and Crewe have met 69 times with Grimsby coming out on top with 29 wins. Crewe have won 25 times and the remaining 15 games have been draws.
Match Officials
Simon Mather will be the man in charge of this afternoon’s clash. Lewis Raper and Declan Ford will accompany him as assistants. Ruebyn Ricardo will be the fourth official for the game.
Ticket Details
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2023/24 League Match Ticket Prices (Member rate in brackets) |
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Boughey Stand |
KPI Recruiting Stand |
Andrew Connolly Financial Planning Stand |
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Adult |
£27 (£23) |
£25 (£21.50) |
£25 (£21.50) |
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Senior (65+) |
£21 (£18) |
£19.50 (£16.50) |
£19.50 (£16.50) |
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17-19 Years |
£21 (£18) |
£19.50 (£16.50) |
£19.50 (£16.50) |
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Student** |
(£13.50) |
(£13.50) |
(£13.50) |
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12-16 Years |
£13 (£11) |
£11 (£9.50) |
£11 (£9.50) |
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11 and Under |
£7.50 (£6) |
£6.50 (£5.50) |
£6.50 (£5.50) |
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Disabled |
£21 (£18) |
£19.50 (£16.50) |
£19.50 (£16.50) |
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Family Ticket* |
N/A |
N/A |
£25.00* |
* Family Ticket is for 1 adult & 1 under-11 in the Family Stand.
** Gresty Road will be temporarily closed after the game for a short period, for all fans to allow safe egress for all fans.
How To Find Us
For details of how to get to Mornflake Stadium via rail or road, click HERE.
Can’t Make the Game?
Crewe fans based outside of the UK can watch the clash with Grimsby live on iFollow.
An iFollow match pass for Crewe fixtures includes graphics and replays – all for just £10 (or local equivalent).
The action is complemented by commentary from the BBC Radio Stoke team of Graham McGarry and Peter Morse.
Fans in the UK can listen to LIVE commentary on iFollow - CLICK HERE to purchase an Audio Match Pass for just £2.50.
Elsewhere in League Two
Crawley v Colchester; Doncaster v Accrington; Gillingham v Barrow; Harrogate v Sutton; MK Dons v Mansfield; Newport v Tranmere; Salford v Bradford; Stockport v Morecambe; Swindon v AFC Wimbledon; Walsall v Notts County; Wrexham v Forest Green
