Crawley Town begins their EFL League Two campaign against Grimsby Town at Blundell Park, seeking to improve on last season's performance. The team, managed by Scott Lindsey, will look to build on their pre-season form, despite a disappointing loss to Crystal Palace. Grimsby Town, managed by Paul Hurst, will capitalize on their home advantage, having prevailed 3-2 against Peterborough United in their last match. The last meeting between the two teams ended with Crawley Town winning 2-0, with key players like Gavan Holohan and Rushian Murphy likely to play important roles. Crawley Town's last starting XI against Shrewsbury Town included Toby Steward, Ben Radcliffe, and Dion Conroy. David Artell, Grimsby Town's manager, has faced Crawley Town on eight occasions, recording six wins and two losses. The head-to-head record between the two teams shows Crawley Town with six wins, against five victories for Grimsby Town. At Blundell Park, Grimsby Town has an advantage in the duels against Crawley Town, with three wins in eight games. Crawley Town has one victory. The EFL League Two match will be a crucial test for both teams, with the Reds seeking to build on their pre-season form. The match will take place on Saturday, with the exact kickoff time to be confirmed. Crawley Town's fans will be hoping for a strong performance from their team, with the likes of Max Anderson and Jeremy Kelly likely to feature. The team's pre-season loss to Crystal Palace will be a distant memory, as they focus on the task at hand. Grimsby Town's home advantage will make the match a tough challenge for Crawley Town, but the Reds will be looking to cause an upset. The EFL League Two opener promises to be an exciting match, with both teams seeking to make a strong start to the season. And with the league campaign just beginning, both teams will be looking to make a statement. But for now, the focus is on the match at hand, with Crawley Town seeking to build on their pre-season form. So the stage is set for an exciting match, with the Reds looking to make a strong start to the season.