Owen Alan Lunt (born 2 September 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Crewe Alexandra.
Club career Having joined the club aged ten, Lunt come through the Crewe Alexandra academy system, and made his debut for the club at the age of 18 as a scholar in their EFL Trophy game against Leeds United U21 at Gresty Road on 1 November 2022, coming on as a 72nd-minute substitute for Lachlan Brook, as the Railwaymen won 2–1 on penalties; following a goalless 90 minutes. On 2 July 2023, he signed his first professional contract with the club, agreeing a one-year deal. In October 2023, following a game against Tranmere Rovers; Lunt picked up a back injury and by January 2024, he was still struggling with the pain in his back.
On 28 March 2024, Lunt signed a new one-year deal valid under 2025; with the club holding the option to extend for a further year. On 13 August 2024; following 10 months out with a spinal injury, Lunt made his Crewe return during a 2–1 defeat against Rotherham United in the EFL Cup, playing 68 minutes before being replaced by Max Sanders.
On 31 January 2025, Lunt joined National League North side Southport on loan for a month, on 1 March, the deal was extended until the end of the season. On 8 April, Lunt was recalled by parent club, Crewe after making fourteen appearances, scoring once for The Sandgrounders. After his loan spell, on 18 April 2025 away to Colchester United, he was sent off for a straight red card for a kick against Tom Flanagan before half time in a game that finished 0–0.
In June 2025, Lunt signed a new one-year contract, with an option for an additional 12 months, to stay at Crewe. On 19 September, he was given a two-match ban for simulating contact to win a penalty kick in a 2–1 home loss to Barnet. He scored his first senior goal for Crewe on 8 November to open a 2–1 win over Shrewsbury Town at Gresty Road; manager Lee Bell said it was "brilliantly taken" and that he had "been onto him about getting goals". In the return match at The Hive Lunt scored his second league goal for the season to help secure a 1–1 draw against Barnet where he was previously sent off.
In August 2026, Lunt has signed a new two-year deal at Crewe.
Personal life Lunt is the nephew of ex-Crewe, Sheffield Wednesday and Hereford United midfielder Kenny Lunt - currently the player development manager at The Railwaymen.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonDivisionLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCrewe Alexandra2022–23League Two00000010102023–24League Two30001020602024–25League Two1701010402302025–26League Two312101020352Total512203090652Southport (loan)2024–25National League North141000000141Career total653203090793
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