Crawley Town suffered a self-inflicted 1-0 defeat to Crewe Alexandra in their League Two opener, with manager Colin Kazim-Richards blaming two red cards for the loss. The Reds now sit 18th in the table with 0 points after 1 game, having conceded 1 goal without reply. League leaders Walsall are already 3 points ahead.
Crawley Town were reduced to nine men after Kellan Gordon and Malcolm Ebiowei were sent off for violent conduct. Josh March’s injury-time header sealed Crewe’s win, though Kazim-Richards believes the goal should have been ruled out for a foul. Despite the setbacks, the manager praised his team’s character, especially after going down to nine men.
Kazim-Richards described the loss as self-inflicted, emphasizing that the red cards were avoidable. He also questioned the referee’s decision to allow Crewe’s winning goal, calling it a foul. The manager acknowledged that playing with nine men made victory difficult but felt his side could have still secured a point.
The Reds will look to bounce back in their next fixture against Rotherham at home on February 27, 2027. Currently 16th in the table, Rotherham will pose a tough challenge, but Crawley will aim to improve their standing after a disappointing start to the season.
