Accrington ST has been dealt a significant injury blow ahead of their League Two season opener at Crawley Town. First-choice goalkeeper Ian Lawlor, 31, has undergone a hernia operation and will be out of action for a while.
What happened?
Crewe Alexandra have been hit by an injury to first-choice goalkeeper Ian Lawlor on the eve of their League Two season opener at Crawley Town. The 31-year-old Dubliner was forced to miss Saturday's 2-1 Carabao Cup first-round home win over Accrington Stanley.
Why it matters for Accrington ST
The injury to Lawlor is a significant blow for Accrington ST, who will have to rely on their backup goalkeeper Tom Booth for the foreseeable future. Booth played on Saturday and is expected to continue in goal this weekend.
What comes next?
Accrington ST will be looking to bounce back from this injury setback and get their season off to a strong start. They face a tough test against Crawley Town, who will be looking to cause an upset.
Meanwhile, the Alex have signed up two of their most promising young players on new contracts. Midfielder Owen Lunt, 21, has signed a new two-year deal and defender Stan Dancey, 19, has a new one-year deal, with an option for a further 12 months. Lunt, the nephew of former Crewe player and coach Kenny Lunt, and Wales youth international Dancey both made their first-team breakthrough last season.
Next fixture: vs Port Vale (at home, 2027-02-27) (9th in the table).
