Match Report: AFC Crewe 4 v 1 Liverpool Feds Reserves Women

Match Report: AFC Crewe Women 4–1 Liverpool Feds Reserves

Wood Park – 30/11/2025

AFC Crewe Women produced a dominant second-half display to secure an impressive 4–1 victory over Liverpool Feds Reserves at Wood Park. After a competitive first half that ended level, Crewe found another gear after the break, showcasing resilience, attacking intent and clinical finishing to claim all three points.

First Half: Crewe Grow Into the Game

Liverpool Feds struck early, capitalising on a long ball over the top to take a 1–0 lead inside four minutes. Crewe, slow to settle, were nearly punished again on 5 minutes, but Quinn saved comfortably from a left-side effort.

Gradually, the home side grew into the contest. Donoghue, Mellor, Ellison and Noori all carved out promising moments as Crewe pushed for an equaliser. Their persistence paid off in the 24th minute when excellent work from Holly Ellison down the right set up Beth Donoghue, who calmly slotted into the corner to bring Crewe level at 1–1.

Both sides traded half-chances through the remainder of the half, with Mellor and Ellison threatening for Crewe while Feds tested the defence from set pieces. The teams headed into the break tied, but momentum was beginning to swing Crewe’s way.

Second Half: Crewe Take Control

The second period began with renewed intensity. After an early substitution, Crewe took full command of the match.

59' – Mellor Fires Crewe Ahead (2–1)

Superb interplay down the right freed Paige Dale, whose early low cross was met by Mellor. She delivered a clinical finish into the top corner to give Crewe a deserved lead.

Crewe continued to attack with purpose, with Donoghue and Ellison both creating danger around the box. Their pressure paid dividends again.

70' – Jarvis Makes It 3–1

A corner caused chaos in the Feds penalty area and Chey Jarvis reacted quickest, guiding the loose ball home to extend Crewe’s advantage.

The home side refreshed their shape with further substitutions as they continued to dictate the tempo.

88' – Jarvis Secures Her Brace (4–1)

Ellison’s strike was well saved, but Jarvis was perfectly positioned to bury the rebound into an empty net, putting the result beyond doubt.

A Strong, Confident Performance

The final whistle confirmed a convincing 4–1 victory—one built on patience, hard work, and an outstanding second-half showing. Crewe’s attacking players were relentless throughout, with Jarvis and Mellor both on the scoresheet and Ellison influential in multiple phases of play.

This result adds another strong performance at Wood Park and demonstrates the team’s growing cohesion and confidence as the season progresses.