In the 2005–06 season, Crewe Alexandra's continued success in the Championship finally came to an end and despite a gallant effort in the second half of the season, the Railwaymen eventually finished in 22nd place and were relegated with
Millwall and
Brighton. Their relegation was confirmed on 17 April 2006 after a 1–1 draw at home with
Cardiff City after
Sheffield Wednesday won 2–0 at Brighton. The season did see some highs though with the club securing Algerian international
Madjid Bougherra and the former Welsh international
Gareth Taylor on loan from
Nottingham Forest. ==Final league table==