Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Crawley Town play host to Stockport County in a League Two clash, with the Red Devils desperate to snap a three-game losing run. Scott Lindsey’s side struggled in their recent 3-0 defeat to Barnsley; therefore, changes are expected, with Kellan Gordon and Adam Forster both pushing for starting roles. Crawley’s lack of form has raised concerns, and their defence has looked particularly vulnerable in recent matches.
Stockport County, on the other hand, are showing signs of improvement after a slow start to the season. A 3-1 win over Accrington in the EFL Trophy, highlighted by Jack Stretton’s brace, will give Dave Challinor’s men confidence heading into this game. Stretton is likely to feature and could be a key player off the bench for the visiting side. With Crawley struggling for consistency and Stockport finding some rhythm, the momentum appears to favor the visitors. Stockport’s form suggests they have what it takes to claim all three points in this encounter. Taking everything into account, there is a big value in betting on the away team.
Highlighted Team (Crawley):
Crawley Town are an English football club that compete in the League 2. The club was founded back in 1896 and in the 2011/2012 season they secured promotion to the English fourth tier for the first time. The Devils play their home games at Broadfield Stadium, the venue which was built and opened in 1997.
The stadium has a capacity of 6,144 spectators and is owned by Crawley Borough Council. Crawley Town are well known for their red home kit, with the team wearing white shirts and sky blue shorts when playing on the travels. Crawley Town fans consider AFC Wimbledon the club’s biggest rivals, but they have rivalries with Brighton and Swindon Town as well.
In 1959 the Devils won the Metropolitan League Cup, which is considered one of the club’s biggest successes. Crawley Town won the Sussex Professional Cup in 1970, the Gilbert Rice Floodlight Cup in 1980 and 1984, the Southern Counties Combination Floodlight Cup in 1986, and the Sussex Senior Cup in 1990 and 1991.