York City have matched a historic Crawley Town achievement from the 2011-12 season. According to a post-match stat pack published by the EFL on 29 August 2026, York are the third newly promoted team to win as many as seven points from their opening three League Two games, a group that includes Crawley's famous start fourteen years prior.
Crawley Town currently sit 17th in League Two with three points from three games, having recorded one win and two losses. Their recent form reads LWL, and they have scored two goals while conceding four. This leaves them with a minus two goal difference and four points behind the early leaders, Barnet, who the EFL notes have scored 78 league goals since the start of the 2025-26 season.
What did Crawley Town achieve in 2011-12?
Crawley Town's entry into the Football League was marked by immediate success. Their 2011-12 campaign saw them secure seven points from their first three matches, a strong foundation for a season that ended with promotion to League One. That team, managed by Steve Evans, set a high standard for newly promoted clubs. The current squad will be looking to find similar consistency as they review their own standings position.
How does York City's start compare?
York City's start of two wins and a draw directly parallels Crawley's from over a decade ago. The only other team to have managed this in the modern era was Barnet in the 2005-06 season. This statistic highlights the difficulty of transitioning successfully from the National League. While York enjoy this positive moment, Crawley are focused on improving their own results in the coming weeks, with key matches listed on our fixtures page.
What other records were highlighted?
The EFL's data release included several other notable League Two milestones. Crewe Alexandra have begun a Football League season with three straight clean sheets for the first time in their 103-year history in the competition. Elsewhere, Newport County's Shaquille Gwengwe became the first player since Plymouth's Ryan Hardie in January 2020 to score on each of his first three League Two appearances. Youngster Jake Evans, aged 18 years and eight days, also became the youngest player to record a Football League assist for Cheltenham Town since Opta records began in 2013-14.
What's next for Crawley Town?
The immediate focus for Crawley is closing the four-point gap to the top of the table. Their current goal difference of minus two is an area that clearly needs addressing. Building a more resilient defence while converting chances at the other end will be essential. The club's coaching staff will be analysing individual performances, which fans can follow via our stats section, to find the right formula. Historical parallels like the one with York City show what is possible with a strong start, providing a benchmark for the current campaign.
