PLAYER RATINGS: Crewe 1 Fleetwood 1 (Fleetwood win 4-3 on pens)
Jason Holt came off the bench to cancel out Ryan Wintle's 32nd minute strike and after the tie finished 1-1 Town beat the League Two side 4-3 on penalties.
Keeper Alex Cairns and Ash Hunter were the shoot-out heroes but they could not pip game-changer Holt to the star man accolade.
Here are Swarbrick's marks out of 10 from the game
Alex Cairns - 7.5
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Hide AdWhat a save. That penalty stop from Perry Ng worthy of winning any shoot-out.
Lewie Coyle - 7
Nice to see him using his left foot, especially when getting crosses in, that shows the character of the player, always willing to learn.
Tommy Spurr - 5.5
Given a player of his calibre and experience really should be doing better for the Crewe goal.
Cian Bolger - 5.5
As with Spurr, he should have been more switched on to avoid the Crewe goal.
Gethin Jones - 7
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Hide AdBuilt on his start against Oxford with another solid performance. That right-back spot his shirt to lose now.
Nathan Sheron - 6
Good communication, linking the defence, midfield and attack. Some sublime passes and some good blocks in a really good start. But will serve as a big learning curve, that late challenge on Jones and subsequent yellow card the reason he came off at half-time.
Harrison Biggins - 7
Quiet in the first half, but moved deeper and impressed more in the second 45. Will be gutted to miss a penalty but should keep his head held high.
Jack Sowerby - 6.5
A really strong start on the right of that midfield three but faded as an attacking force.
Wes Burns - 6.5
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Hide AdReally should have hit the target having been sent through by Sheron but lots of energy and is getting in the positions.
Paddy Madden - 7
He really took the bull by the horns early doors. But should have scored.
Conor McAleny - 7
A great reaction to being an unused sub at Oxford. So unlucky when he hit the post. But should have ended his night with a goal.
Subs:
Holt on for Sheron, 46 - 8
Scored the leveller and made a real difference to the side. Brought calmness and controlled the game. Should have had a second. Man of the match and got Town back in it.
Hunter on for McAleny, 70 - 7
Was that penalty ever in doubt? Coolness personified.
Long on for Burns, 83 - 6
Easing his way back from a blister, not enough time to make an impact but scored his penalty