In football, in League 2, Crawley secured a one all draw at home to second place Plymouth Argyle on Saturday. Crawley are in sixteenth place.

In the Ryman Premier League, Charlie Penney scored a hat trick in Merstham’s three one win, away to Wingate and Finchley. In the Ryman South League, Three Bridges won two one away to Sittingbourne. East Grinstead Town remain in 20th place after losing two nil away to Hythe Town. South Park’s match against Worthing was postponed.

Elsewhere Redhill’s home match against Hanworth Villa was also postponed, and Horley Town won four nil at home to Spelthorne Sports.

Crawley Town FC surrendered a half time lead away to Accrington Stanley on a dramatic afternoon at the Wham Stadium. Accrington levelled early in the second half before a brawl which saw Shay McCartan and the Reds’ Simon Walton sent off alongside Accrington’s substitute goalkeeper, Jason Mooney. Stanley then took control, scoring three goals in the last 18 minutes. The final score was Accrington Stanley 4 Crawley Town 1.

In the Ryman League Premier Division, Merstham won 6 1 at home to VCD Athletic taking them to 13th place. In the Ryman League South, South Park lost 4 1 away to Tooting and Mitcham. East Grinstead Town’s home match against Chipstead was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch and it was the same problem for Three Bridges’ home match against Walton Casuals.

Elsewhere Redhill lost 3 – 2 away to Windsor FC.

Midfielder Chris Atkinson has extended his loan spell with Crawley Town.

The Crewe player will now be at the club until 9th March which means he will be available for selection for the Reds next four League 2 games.

The Prudential RideLondon cycling festival returns to Surrey on 31 July 2016 and you could help make it a success.

With more than 25,000 riders taking part in the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100, volunteers are needed in a number of areas along the route.

You’ll be at the heart of the action, supporting the amateur riders as they take on the 100 mile challenge to raise millions of pounds for charity.

Then you’ll be able to watch superstars from the world of cycling speed by in the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic.

You’ll get full training and support and you’ll receive a t-shirt, cap and bag, along with lunch, drinks and a limited edition ‘Veloteer’ pin badge.

This your chance to be part an amazing event right on your doorstep.
You can sign up online – details are at:

https://www.prudentialridelondon.co.uk/info-hub/volunteers

Crawley FC chief executive Michael Dunford says he hopes a takeover of the League Two club by a Turkish consortium will be completed by next Friday.

The prospective buyers have agreed a deal in principle, but still need to satisfy the Football League’s Owners and Directors test.

Mr Dunford also revealed the club have had an offer from an English group, who could step in if the first bid fails.

He said that the deal with the Turkish buyers had been agreed in principle, and is currently with the legal team.

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