The 2009-10 campaign was a season of vital consolidation for Crewe Alexandra as The Railwaymen finished 18th in League Two. Leading the charge was the powerful forward Calvin Zola, whose 15 goals proved crucial in securing a safe mid-table finish. It was a transitional year, building a squad based on the club's enduring philosophy of youth development, and remains a defining chapter in The Railwaymen's history of stability in the Football League.