The 2012-13 campaign delivered an unforgettable cup triumph for Crewe Alexandra as The Railwaymen secured the Johnstone's Paint Trophy. Leading the charge in the league was Mathias Pogba, who notched 12 crucial goals, while the cup glory was secured by a brilliant 2-0 victory over Southend United at Wembley, with goals from Luke Murphy and Max Clayton. It was a historic year of silverware that, alongside their respectable 13th-place finish in League One, marked the club's identity for nurturing young talent and remains a defining chapter in The Railwaymen's modern history.