First Played: 1987-8
Win Rate: 48% (from 33 games)
We’ve now met Crawley Town more times in the Football League than we ever did in the Conference. Who’d have thunk it? What you might not know, though, is that our first-ever meeting took place way back in the 1988 Knights Floodlit League. The Red Devils joined us in the Conference in 2004 and then again two steps higher in 2012; the club repeating our feat of two successive promotions a year after we did it.
Being the copycats they are, however, they came back down soon after us.
The People's Pension Stadium
Winfield Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9RX
| Pl | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts* | WR% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 47 | 38 | 9 | 52 | 48% |
* league points only
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If arriving by car, there are 22 parking spaces for fans with a disability – of which three are for travelling supporters. Blue Badge holders can park for free as long as the badge is on show. The parking spaces are sold on a first-come, first-served basis – and you can send an email to [email protected] to arrange this.
In terms of ticket prices, you’ll receive a free ticket for a carer or personal assistant if you receive the middle or higher rate of Disability Living Allowance or the equivalent Personal Independence Payment. For wheelchair users and ambulant disabled fans, you won’t be able to book tickets online. Instead, call 01293 410000 or email for more information.
There are four wheelchair user and carer spaces in the away stand.
The People’s Pension East Stand is where away fans can find four wheelchair user and carer spaces. There are also two wheelchair spaces behind each goal. The Red Devils now have a matchday commentary service available to home and away fans. To benefit from this service, you need to register first and book a receiver at least a week ahead.
You can email [email protected] for more information about this.
Not too far up the road from the stadium is the New Moon, a large gaff on Brighton Road with a number of pool tables and displays live football on the TV. It also has a large range of drinks for the most acquired of tastes.
You might also be let into Redz Bar behind the Bruce Winfield Stand at the ground.
Crawley is a fairly easy trip as long as the M25 decides it’s in a good mood. From where we are in Stevenage, you can go in either direction on the M25. We suggest the counter-clockwise route because it should work out shorter in distance.
Exit at Junction 7 onto the M23 and follow southbound until Junction 11. From here, aim for the town centre on the A23(N). About one mile or so up the road is a roundabout; the car park is off the first exit.
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Not for the first time, you’ll be told there is no car parking available at the stadium these days. Wasn’t always the case, we know. But these are the times we live in. But you can use one of the free options that are no more than a few minutes’ walk from the stadium.
You’ll find these on Brighton Road. While signposted, check out the details in advance.
Station: CRAWLEY
Services to: LONDON VICTORIA
It’s more than a mile from the main station in the town. Leaving the station, turn left onto Station Way and walk for 0.2 miles to a level crossing. Turn left again and head down the A2219 Brighton Road. At the junction with Southgate Avenue, turn right. Shortly after, it’s necessary to cross the A23.
You should be able to see the ground from Southgate Avenue on the opposite side of the roundabout.
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