Barnsley vs Crewe Alexandra Highlights - August 25, 2026

Barnsley beat Crewe Alexandra 3-2 in EFL Cup on August 25, 2026. The match was played at Oakwell.

Reyes Cleary (29'), Tyrese Noslin (31'), Corey O'Keefe (38') scored for Barnsley. Adrien Thibaut (21'), Joel Ewusi (89') scored for Crewe Alexandra.

Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. They had won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 in their previous five.

Charlie McNeill tested the goalkeeper for Crewe Alexandra (8'). Moments later, a block denied Patrick Kelly on 10 minutes.

Arley Kay saw a shot blocked (11'). Soon after, Charlie McNeill forced a save for Crewe Alexandra on 12 minutes.

Mackenzie Kirk sent an effort off target for Barnsley (12').

Adrien Thibaut scored for Crewe Alexandra on 21 minutes after a pass from Charlie McNeill.

Shortly afterwards, the referee cautioned Jonathan Bland of Barnsley on 23 minutes. Reyes Cleary scored for Barnsley on 29 minutes.

Moments later, Tyrese Noslin found the net for Barnsley (31'). Corey O'Keefe put one away for Barnsley (38').

After the break, a block denied Jonathan Bland on 46 minutes. The keeper had to be alert to keep out Jonathan Bland’s effort (46').

Soon after, Luke Alker saw a shot blocked (48'). Cameron McGeehan shot wide for Barnsley on 49 minutes.

Luke Alker tested the goalkeeper for Barnsley (60'). Charlie McNeill forced a save for Crewe Alexandra on 76 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Patrick Kelly’s effort (77').

Lewis Billington picked out Joel Ewusi, who scored for Crewe Alexandra (89'). Moments later, Rogan Ravenhill was booked for Barnsley (89').

Substitutions: Barnsley 5, Crewe Alexandra 5.

Barnsley controlled 66.3% of possession. Barnsley had 30 shots with 8 on target, while Crewe Alexandra had 16 and 9.

Goalkeeper saves: Barnsley 7, Crewe Alexandra 5. Corners: Barnsley 20, Crewe Alexandra 7.

Barnsley completed the most passes, 470 in total at 81.3% accuracy. The referee produced 2 yellow cards.