Crawley Town host Bristol Rovers this Saturday in a Sky Bet League Two fixture at Broadfield Stadium. The match, previewed by Bristol Rovers' official site, sees the Red Devils aiming to climb from 15th position in the table, where they currently sit with three points from two games.
Crawley Town's campaign has been a mix of results. They began with a 2-0 away victory against York City in the Carabao Cup but followed it with a 2-1 league defeat at Crewe Alexandra, a match where they finished with nine men after red cards for Kellan Gordon and Malcolm Ebiowei. They returned to winning ways last Saturday with a 2-1 victory over Rochdale. According to the latest verified data, their league record stands at one win and one loss, placing them 15th. They have scored two goals and conceded two, giving them a neutral goal difference. They are three points behind the early leaders, Barnet, in the title race.
Bristol Rovers won the last meeting between the sides 3-1 at The Memorial Stadium. However, the Pirates have struggled historically at Broadfield Stadium, losing on their last four visits across all competitions. Rovers' last away win against Crawley Town came in March 2022, a 2-1 victory. You can review the full history of this fixture on our stats page.
The club narrowly avoided relegation last season, finishing 22nd and just one point above the drop zone. Manager Colin Kazim-Richards, who replaced Scott Lindsey in March, has been active in reshaping the squad. The summer transfer window brought in experienced goalkeeper Vito Mannone, who has over 80 Premier League appearances, alongside League Two-experienced players like Jude Arthurs and Priestley Farquharson. The club also invested in youth, signing goalkeeper Jackson Izquierdo from Crystal Palace, defender Pele Arganese-McDermott from Tottenham, and 20-year-old Gianmarco Di Biase from Juventus.
This home game is a key early test as Crawley Town look to establish momentum. Their current form shows they can score but also need to tighten up defensively. With the squad refreshed and sitting mid-table, the focus is on building consistency to avoid another relegation battle. The team's current standing and goal difference provide a clear baseline from which to improve.
