Accrington ST – Crawley Town

Accrington Stanley edged a thrilling 3‑2 victory over Crawley Town at the Crown Ground, extending their lead in the lower reaches of the table. The win lifted the hosts to 21st place with five points from six games, while Crawley remain 23rd on four points. Both sides have struggled offensively this season, Accrington managing ten goals but conceding 13, and Crawley scoring six at the cost of 11. The result also tipped the head‑to‑head balance in Accrington’s favour, as they now hold the sole win in their two meetings this campaign. With the season still young, the points haul could prove vital in the battle to avoid the drop.