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Crewe predicted lineup vs RotherhamMOST USED XI

Crewe's expected lineup away at Rotherham in the L2 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 8 official matches: Booth in goal, a back five of Offord, Billington, Hutchinson, Agius and Stephenson, and March leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 23 of the last 30 matches.
  • Based on starts across 8 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Crewe, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Lee Bell, Crewe manager
Head Coach
Lee Bell
Since Aug 2026
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 23 of last 30
4-2-3-1
77%
3-4-2-1
10%
4-4-2
3%
5-3-2
3%

Most Common Crewe Starting XI

Based on 8 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Crewe transfersLAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES

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DEPARTED
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  • UUrefrom CelticLoanAUG '26
  • SStephensonfrom BrentfordLoanAUG '26
  • MMcNeillfrom Sheffield WednesdayLoanAUG '26
  • WWhitefrom NewcastleTransferJUL '26
  • GGibsonfrom DoncasterFree agentJUN '26
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Crewe

What is Crewe's expected lineup?
Crewe's expected lineup away at Rotherham in the L2 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 8 official matches: Booth in goal, a back five of Offord, Billington, Hutchinson, Agius and Stephenson, and March leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Booth, Offord, Billington, Hutchinson, Agius, Stephenson, Holíček, Lankester, White, Gibson, March.
Who started Crewe's last match?
Crewe's starting XI on 12 Sept 2026 in the League Two (4-2-3-1): T. Booth, Calum Agius, L. Offord, J. Stephenson, L. Billington, M. Holíček, J. White, J. Tabiner, J. Lankester, J. Gibson, J. March.
What was Crewe's last result?
Crewe drew with Shrewsbury 1–1 on 19 Sept 2026.
When did Crewe last win?
Crewe last won on 22 Aug 2026, beating Northampton 1–0.
Who takes penalties for Crewe?
J. Lankester has taken the most penalties for Crewe this season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Crewe this season?
L. Offord leads with 8 starts for Crewe across all competitions this season.
What formation does Crewe use most often?
Crewe have used a 4-2-3-1 in 4 of their 7 matches this season.
Which Crewe goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Tom Booth has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Crewe this season, starting 8 matches.
Which Crewe defender has started the most this season?
Luke Offord has made the most starts as defender for Crewe this season, starting 8 matches.
Which Crewe midfielder has started the most this season?
Matúš Holíček has made the most starts as midfielder for Crewe this season, starting 7 matches.
Which Crewe forward has started the most this season?
Josh March has made the most starts as forward for Crewe this season, starting 7 matches.
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