This article details
Crewe Alexandra's 2008–09 season in
League One, their 85th competitive season in the
English Football League
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.
Events
This will be a list of the significant events to occur at the club during the 2008–09 season, presented in chronological order.
9 August 2009- season begins with a 2–1 loss at home to
Brighton
Brighton ( ) is a seaside resort in the city status in the United Kingdom, city of Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, England, south of London.
Archaeological evidence of settlement in the area dates back to the Bronze Age Britain, Bronze Age, R ...
.
26 August 2009- Crewe progress into the third round of the
League Cup with wins over
Barnsley
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and then
Bristol City
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Founded in 1894, the club competed in the Southern League and Western L ...
, and are drawn to face
Liverpool
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at
Anfield
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.
Statistics
Players
Squad information
Appearances (starts and substitute appearances) and goals include those in the League One (and playoffs
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), FA Cup
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, League Cup and Football League Trophy
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.
Squad stats
Disciplinary record
Awards
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Players in and out
In
Out
Club
Coaching staff
Kits
Competitions
League One
Table
Results summary
Results by round
Results
League Cup
FA Cup
Football League Trophy
References
External links
Official WebsiteBBC Football
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Crewe Alexandra F.C. seasons
Crewe Alexandra
Crewe Alexandra Football Club is a professional association football club based in the town of Crewe, Cheshire, England. Its first team competes in League Two, the fourth level of the English football league system. Nicknamed 'The Railwaymen' ...