Crawley Town suffered a 3-2 defeat away to Accrington Stanley on Saturday, September 5, a result that left head coach Colin Kazim-Richards furious. The loss at the Wham Stadium was Crawley's third of the season and saw them slip to 21st in the table, though updated standings now show them in 17th place with four points from four games.
Colin Kazim-Richards, the 40-year-old manager, did not hold back in his assessment. "It’s not frustrating, it’s unacceptable," he told SussexWorld. "We let ourselves down. The fans who came here, it's an absolute slog of a travel, and they came here and clapped us off and we let them down." He issued a direct apology to the supporters who made the long trip to Lancashire.
How did the match unfold?
Charlie Caton opened the scoring for the hosts, putting Accrington Stanley ahead. Crawley Town responded through Danilo Orsi, who netted the club's first league goal of the campaign to level the score. However, Accrington regained control before halftime. Devon Matthews restored their lead, and Caton added his second of the afternoon to make it 3-1. A second-half goal from Pemi Aderoju gave Crawley hope, but they could not find an equaliser.
The defeat marked Crawley Town's first away loss of the season, following two prior home defeats. Their overall record now shows one win, one draw, and two losses. The team has scored three goals and conceded five, giving them a negative two goal difference. They currently sit five points behind league leaders Bristol Rovers in the early title race.
What is Crawley Town's current form?
Crawley's recent form reads DLWL, highlighting a need for consistency. The opening weeks have been challenging, with the team struggling to turn performances into points. This context makes the next fixture critical for building momentum. You can review the full schedule on the club's fixtures page.
What happens next for Crawley Town?
Attention now turns to a quick turnaround at Broadfield Stadium. Crawley Town are scheduled to host Cheltenham Town next Saturday, September 12, with a 12:30pm kick-off. It represents a major opportunity to secure a first home win and improve their league position. The squad will need to respond to their manager's strong words, and fans can check the latest available player information on the official squad list. The final whistle at Accrington sets up a key week of preparation for the Cheltenham match.
