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A short history
From a cricket club formed in 1877 to League Two, with the dates that matter.
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Crewe Alexandra history and an independent supporter guide
In August 1877, the football section of Crewe Alexandra Cricket Club began playing the game that would give the town its football club. This is an independent, unofficial site with no connection to the club. We bring together the enduring aspects of its story: the club's origins, the town's railway heritage and practical advice for visitors.
Crewe Alexandra, from cricket club to Railwaymen
The club takes its name from Alexandra, Princess of Wales. It grew out of cricket, with football initially played as a section of the cricket club. In time, football became the main activity, but the name remained. Throughout this guide, the club's history is told alongside that of the town.
Supporters use two nicknames. The Alex is a shortened form of the club's name, while The Railwaymen reflects Crewe's railway history. With the town an important junction on the West Coast Main Line, it is a fitting name. The club has played in red shirts, usually with white shorts, since the late 1890s. Its colours and name provide familiar reference points throughout this site.
Gresty Road, the ground that has been home since 1906
Gresty Road has been home to Crewe Alexandra since 1906. It is an all-seater ground with a capacity of just over ten thousand. Before visiting, it is worth familiarising yourself with the layout of the stands.
As the club's home for more than a century, the ground holds an established place in its history. Our guide describes Gresty Road in the context of both club and town, helping you understand what it means to local people before you take your seat.
Four guides to start with
Each guide stands on its own and sticks to facts that do not change from week to week.
What you will find here, and what you will not
The site covers four subjects: a short history of the club, the town's railway roots, Gresty Road and advice for supporters visiting Crewe. Each focuses on lasting, verifiable information that you can return to. Our aim is to provide a reliable guide that remains useful for years.
We do not cover squads, results, transfers or ticket prices, as these change from week to week. For up-to-date information on those subjects, we direct you to the club's official sources. This keeps our pages relevant and avoids leaving you with outdated details.
How to use the guide
If you are getting to know the club, start with its history, then read about the town's railway roots. These provide the context for the sections on the ground and visiting Crewe. If you already know the Railwaymen, you can go straight to Gresty Road and the matchday guide. Each section is short, factual and self-contained, so you can read them in any order.
We hope you enjoy exploring the history of Crewe Alexandra and find our supporter guide a useful read before a trip to Crewe.
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