Crawley Town manager Colin Kazim-Richards is weighing his selection options after a convincing midweek victory. His side's 4-0 win over Bromley in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday has injected confidence ahead of a key League Two match against Chesterfield at Broadfield Stadium this Saturday.
Kazim-Richards made five changes at half-time during the Trophy fixture, aiming to manage minutes and keep players fresh. "I just thought, because we had a two week break, I wanted everybody to try and get a lot of minutes in people," the manager explained. He added that the performance served as proof of the team's potential. "Is it an indication? We'll see," Kazim-Richards said.
The win provided a welcome boost for a side sitting 24th in League Two with just four points from seven games. Their recent league form shows four consecutive defeats, making the three points against Chesterfield vital in the early fight to move away from the bottom.
Stephen Duke-Mckenna scored twice in the Bromley victory, with Nathan Patten and Rex Porter also on the scoresheet.
Crawley's next opponents, Chesterfield, currently occupy 8th place. The last meeting between the sides in February ended in a 1-1 draw. Preparation for the match continues at the club's training ground, with the manager set to finalise his team from a squad boosted by Tuesday's display. Check the latest team news and the full squad list ahead of the 3pm kick-off on Saturday.
The club confirmed on October 9 that it will appeal for Stephen Duke-McKenna to be awarded a hat-trick from Tuesday's 4-0 Trophy win over Bromley. The club stated the second goal, officially recorded as an own goal by Bromley's Rex Porter, should be credited to Duke-McKenna. The Reds, who are 24th in League Two with four points from seven games, face Chesterfield next.
Midfielder Stephen Duke-McKenna said Tuesday's 4-0 Trophy win over Bromley should give the team confidence to improve its league form. "I have no doubt we can fly up the table," Duke-McKenna said. Crawley, who sit 24th in League Two with four points from seven games, host Chesterfield on Saturday.
