Crawley Town face Northampton Town in a League Two fixture with a chance to make club history. The Reds could win both of their first two away games of a Football League season for the very first time, according to a statistical preview from the BBC.
As of September 1, 2026, Crawley sit 17th in the League Two table with three points from three matches. Their record shows one win and two losses, with a goal difference of minus two after scoring twice and conceding four. They currently trail early leaders Barnet by four points in the title race.
What is Crawley Town's recent form?
Crawley Town's form has been mixed across competitions. They secured a 2-1 victory over Rochdale in the league and progressed in the League Cup with a 2-0 win against York City. However, they have suffered several defeats. These include a 1-0 loss to Watford, a 2-0 defeat to Bristol Rovers, and a 1-0 reverse against Gillingham, all in League Two. They also lost 3-0 to Brighton & Hove Albion U21 and were held to a 0-0 draw by Swindon Town. In cup action, they were beaten 1-0 by Crewe Alexandra in the EFL Trophy.
You can review the team's full schedule on our fixtures page and check their current position on the standings page.
How have Crawley fared against Northampton?
Crawley Town have enjoyed significant recent success against Northampton. They won the last meeting 3-0 in April 2025 and also recorded a 2-1 victory earlier that season in October 2024. This marks the second time Crawley have won successive Football League matches against the Cobblers. A previous 2-0 win came in March 2023. At home, Crawley have kept clean sheets in their last two league games against Northampton. The head-to-head record is not entirely one-sided, however, with Northampton having claimed a 1-0 league win in the past and several 1-0 victories in the League Cup.
What is the challenge facing Northampton?
Northampton Town present a specific opportunity for Crawley due to their struggles at Sixfields Stadium. The hosts are currently on a run of nine home league games without a win, drawing two and losing seven. In their Football League history, they have only once endured a longer such streak, going 11 matches without a home win from January to April 1990. Northampton currently occupy 19th place in League Two with two points.
What does this mean for the season ahead?
A positive result for Crawley Town would provide a solid platform as they look to climb the table. The club's current goal difference of minus two highlights an area for improvement, and securing points on the road is essential for any promotion push. The detailed player statistics that contribute to these results are available on our stats page. Crawley's next task after this fixture will be to prepare for their following league match, with the exact date and opponent confirmed in the coming days.
Crawley Town have won their last three Football League meetings with Northampton Town.
