Crawley Town




Crawley Town is a professional football club based in Crawley, West Sussex, England. The club was formed in 1890 as Crawley FC and played in the Sussex County League until 1914 when they joined the Athenian League. In 2004, the club was renamed Crawley Town FC and moved to the Broadfield Stadium. In 2010–11, they won promotion to League Two and have since been playing in the Football League.

Crawley Town has a proud history and has produced some great players over the years. One of the most famous players to come out of Crawley is Jason Dodd. Dodd was a striker who played for Crawley Town from 2003 to 2006. He scored 100 goals in 150 appearances for the club and was part of the team that won promotion to the Conference National in 2004. Dodd went on to play for several other clubs, including Reading, Southampton, and Portsmouth.

Another famous player to come out of Crawley is Ashley Barnes. Barnes was a striker who played for Crawley Town from 2007 to 2009. He scored 35 goals in 70 appearances for the club and was part of the team that won promotion to League Two in 2010–11. Barnes went on to play for Brighton & Hove Albion, Burnley, and Southampton.

Crawley Town is a great club with a proud history. The club has a strong community following and is always looking to improve. With a talented squad and a passionate manager, Crawley Town is sure to continue to be a force in the Football League.

Here are some interesting facts about Crawley Town:

  • The club's nickname is "The Red Devils."
  • The club's home ground is the Broadfield Stadium, which has a capacity of 5,996.
  • The club's manager is John Yems.
  • The club's captain is Mark Connolly.
  • The club's top goalscorer is Joe McNerney.

Crawley Town is a great club with a bright future. The club has a lot of potential and is sure to achieve great things in the years to come.

Up the Red Devils!