Matt Bloomfield said he was proud of his Colchester players after they played out an entertaining 2-2 draw with fellow League Two strugglers Crawley.The U’s led in the 20th minute following Alex Newby’s excellent low 25-yard strike, from Dan Chesters’ short pass.But Crawley hit back with two goals either side of half-time.The visitors equalised in the 45th minute when Ashley Na...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough admitted he was ready to makes changes after his promotion-chasing side suffered their first League Two defeat in seven games in a 3-2 loss at improving Crawley.The Stags arrived at the Broadfield Stadium having won their previous four away matches in the league but they found themselves 2-0 down after only 13 minutes after strikes by Ashley Nadesan and Tom Nichols.A ...Full Story »

Crawley interim boss Lewis Young must decide whether to bring back goalkeeper Ellery Balcombe for the League Two clash with Mansfield.The on-loan Brentford stopper has not played since picking up an injury on his debut in the first match of the season but is now fit again and returned to training at the beginning of the week.Young oversaw victory against Newport in his first match in charge afte...Full Story »

Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna looks set to have the same squad to choose from for Friday’s home clash with Derby as he did for the 1-0 defeat against Lincoln on Saturday.Since that match summer signing Panutche Camara, who has been sidelined by a groin issue, has made his debut, coming off the bench in Tuesday’s 1-0 Papa John’s Trophy loss at Cambridge – McKenna has said th...Full Story »

Interim Crawley boss Lewis Young admitted he would like the job on a permanent basis after guiding the Reds off the bottom of League Two with only their second league win of the season.Young, 33, who has been with Crawley for just over eight years, stepped up from coaching the club’s B side after Kevin Betsy’s dismissal following the 3-0 defeat at Grimsby last weekend.He said before ...Full Story »

Crawley climbed off the bottom of League Two after a goal in each half from James Tilley and Ashley Nadesan gave them a 2-1 home win over fellow managerless side Newport.The Reds hung on for only their second league win of the season and survived a nervy finale after substitute Nathan Moriah-Welsh reduced the deficit with a superb strike.Interim Crawley boss Lewis Young gave a league debut to go...Full Story »

Interim Crawley boss Lewis Young may opt to make changes for the Sky Bet League Two clash with fellow managerless side Newport.Young was placed in temporary charge of the Red Devils on Sunday after Kevin Betsy was sacked with the club bottom of the division following a fourth successive league defeat.On-loan midfielder James Balagizi could be absent once again after temporarily returning to pare...Full Story »

Grimsby picked up their first home win in League Two this season with a 3-0 victory that leaves opponents Crawley propping up the division.Anthony Glennon opened the scoring at Blundell Park with a stunning early free-kick before goals from Gavan Holohan and Ryan Taylor sealed the three points in the second half.Grimsby could hardly have wished for a better perfect start as Glennon curled his sh...Full Story »

Otis Khan will hope to get a full 90 minutes in midfield as Grimsby chase their first home win of the Sky Bet League Two season when Crawley visit Blundell Park on Saturday.The former Leyton Orient man followed up his full debut against Carlisle last month with an hour in the middle of the park at Salford, where the Mariners forced a 1-1 draw last weekend thanks to on-loan Burnley forward Lewis ...Full Story »

Crawley boss Kevin Betsy is fully committed to turning around the club’s fortunes after their worst start to a Football League season continued with a 2-1 home defeat to high-flying Stevenage.A late penalty by striker Luke Norris left Boro in the automatic promotion places after Ashley Nadesan had cancelled out Jordan Roberts’ effort midway through the first half.Crawley are only out...Full Story »

Crawley will welcome James Balagizi back into the fold for Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two match at home to Stevenage.Liverpool loanee Balagizi has been an impressive performer for the Sussex club this season, scoring three goals in 11 appearances, but missed last week’s 4-1 loss at Doncaster due to his international commitments with the England Under-20 squad.Balagizi’s return w...Full Story »

Shrewsbury boss Steve Cotterill hailed a “magnificent” performance from injured goalkeeper Marko Marosi after his side’s 2-1 victory over basement boys Burton.Marosi pulled off a string of fine saves, either side of dislocating a finger, to ensure a precious three points at New Meadow.Opposition manager Dino Maamria labelled it “probably the best performance I’ve se...Full Story »

Doncaster will be without Tommy Rowe and Jon Taylor for Saturday’s home game against Crawley.Both players sustained hamstring injuries in last week’s home defeat to Swindon, with Taylor forced off in his first game for 10 months after recovering from an ankle injury.Joseph Olowu (groin), Ben Close (IT band) and Aidan Barlow are all in contention for a return to league action after st...Full Story »

Crewe boss Alex Morris is hoping Lachlan Brook can return to contention for the home game against Crawley.The Australian midfielder, on loan from Brentford, was scheduled to return to full training this week after missing four games due to an ankle injury.Morris has reported no new injuries following the midweek draw at Hartlepool, but striker Chris Long (ankle) will be out for up to six weeks.D...Full Story »

Kevin Betsy dedicated his first league win as Crawley boss to the club’s fans after a thrilling 3-2 victory at home to Stockport.The visitors, now beaten in all four of their away league games so far this term, twice fought back to level, but Nick Tsaroulla’s strike 11 minutes after the break proved decisive.The delighted former Arsenal Under-23s manager said: “It was our first...Full Story »

Crawley will be without suspended Nick Tsaroulla as they go in search of their first League Two win of the season against Stockport.Tsaroulla was dismissed for two bookable offences in his side’s last league outing against Rochdale.Tobi Omole went off injured midway through the clash at the Crown Oil Arena and is expected to require a late fitness test.Teddy Jenks is also a doubt, but Tony...Full Story »

Crawley will assess defenders George Francomb and Travis Johnson ahead of Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two clash with Gillingham.Club captain Francomb was due to start last weekend’s 2-2 draw at Salford before sustaining an injury in training, while full-back Johnson was forced out of that game at half-time.Red Devils boss Kevin Betsy has been hampered by a string of injury issues, with...Full Story »

Salford let two leads slip as they were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw by Crawley in Sky Bet League Two.The hosts made a dream start to the contest when they opened the scoring inside three minutes.An Ibou Touray delivery was met by summer recruit Callum Hendry, who converted his second goal since joining from St Johnstone.The visitors – still without a league victory under new boss Kevin ...Full Story »

Conor McAleny is pushing for a start when Salford take on Crawley.The striker made his comeback from injury as a substitute in last weekend’s 1-1 draw with Stevenage and should be fit to feature.The Ammies sold fellow forward Brandon Thomas-Asante to West Brom this week, meaning McAleny’s return is timely.Ash Eastham and Liam Shephard are ruled out through injury.Nick Tsaroulla is su...Full Story »

Jim McNulty said Rochdale had to fight through their fear to secure the club’s first point of the League Two season after Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Crawley.Tyrese Sinclair’s second-half header cancelled out Jack Powell’s opener on the stroke of half-time and, while Dale remain bottom of the table, McNulty said he was proud of the group.The experienced defender, who took...Full Story »