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.
What happened in the match?
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.
Why was Kazim-Richards frustrated?
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.
What comes next for Crawley Town?
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.
