Category Archives: SUSY Sport

Big Win for Crawley Town FC

Crawley Supporters at Wembley Stadium – Credit BBC

Crawley Town football club has been promoted to League One, following an incredible play-off final victory at Wembley.

They beat Crewe Alexandra 2-0 against a crowd of over thirty-three thousand on Sunday.

The game was both entertaining and intense at times with nail biting tension between the two teams.

Photo Credit – Sussex Express

It was the Red’s first ever game at Wembley Stadium which will long live in the memories of the supporters thanks to the goals scored by Danilo Orsi and Liam Kelly.

Lifelong Crawley fan Kevin Holcombe said it was a special day for the club and its fans. It felt like the whole town was at Wembley to back the team who did us proud.

Meanwhile, Leader of Crawley Borough Council Michael Jones said it was an incredible result and well deserved for this true community hub. Whilst adding his congratulations to the players, management and supporters.

Happy Crawley Supporters outside Wembley Stadium.

A promotion party was then held at Broadfield stadium last night where the club was able to show their appreciation for the excellent support from their fans across the season.

Crawley Town FC Through to League 2 Play Off Finals at Wembley

Featured photo credit: Crawley Town FC

Crawley Town have reached the League 2 play off finals at Wembley for the first time in the club’s history. 

Scott Lindsey’s side established a 3-0 first leg lead over MK Dons at the Broadfield Stadium on Tuesday night.  The Reds secured a 5-1 second leg victory on Saturday resulting in an 8-1 win on aggregate.  Crawley broke the record for the biggest aggregate win in EFL play off history. 

Crawley Town will face Crewe Alexandra in the League 2 play off final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.  Kick off is at 1.00 o’clock.

Photo above credit Paul Franklin

Football: Crawley Town 3-0 Milton Keynes Dons

Crawley Town gained victory over Milton Keynes Dons in the first leg of their League Two play-off semi-final.

The game had been scheduled to be played on Monday but was postponed because of a waterlogged pitch

First-half goals from Liam Kelly and Jay Williams put the Red Devils in the lead. Ronan Darcy’s goal in the second half secured a 3-0 win for Crawley.

The second leg of the play-offs will be played on Saturday.