Crewe Alexandra and Stockport County played to a 1-1 draw in their English Football League Trophy group stage match on December 4th, 2025. The clash at the Mornflake Stadium saw both teams share the spoils, with the outcome of the subsequent penalty shootout deciding the extra group point. Crewe likely took the lead in the first half, playing in front of their home supporters. Stockport, however, showed their resilience to fight back and find an equalizer, setting up a tense finish. Neither side could find a winner in regulation time, resulting in a 1-1 draw. As per the competition's rules for group matches, the teams then proceeded to a penalty shootout, with the winner earning an additional point that could prove crucial for advancement to the knockout rounds.