Match report

Crawley Town Defeats Milton Keynes Dons 3-0 in League Two

Crawley Town
Crawley Town
3–0
FT
Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons
May 7, 2024

Crawley Town stuns Milton Keynes Dons with a commanding 3-0 win in the League Two clash. The victory was built on early goals by Lyle Kelly and Jay Williams, followed by a late effort from Reuben Darcy. Despite yellow cards for both teams, Crawley maintained their composure and focus to secure a vital three points.

Key Facts

  • • Crawley Town defeats Milton Keynes Dons 3-0 in League Two.
  • • Lyle Kelly scores early (5th minute), assisted by Alex Campbell.
  • • Jay Williams adds second goal just before halftime (+1st minute of extra time).
  • • Reuben Darcy secures third goal for Crawley Town at the 65th minute, assisted by Lyle Kelly.
  • • Milton Keynes Dons receives multiple yellow cards but fails to convert opportunities.

Lineups

Crawley Town

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Addai (G)
  • 30 W. Wright (D)
  • 3 D. Conroy (D)
  • 6 L. Maguire (D)
  • 14 H. Forster (M)
  • 26 J. Williams (M)
  • 4 L. Kelly (M)
  • 19 J. Kelly (M)
  • 8 K. Lolos
  • 28 A. Campbell (F)
  • 9 D. Orsi (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 K. Gordon
  • 10 R. Darcy
  • 25 N. Tsaroulla
  • 22 A. Adeyemo
  • 20 J. Mukena
  • 13 R. Sandford
  • 11 J. Roles

Milton Keynes Dons

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 32 M. Kelly (G)
  • 4 J. Tucker (D)
  • 5 W. O'Hora (D)
  • 21 D. Harvie (D)
  • 2 C. Norman (M)
  • 11 J. Payne (M)
  • 50 L. Bate (M)
  • 14 J. Tomlinson (M)
  • 24 S. Wearne (F)
  • 8 A. Gilbey (F)
  • 18 M. Dean (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 K. Lofthouse
  • 9 E. Harrison
  • 6 M. Williams
  • 22 E. Tezgel
  • 33 F. Marschall
  • 17 E. Robson
  • 3 D. Lewington

Timeline

  1. Crawley Town
    5' Crawley Town Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Kelly · Assist: A. Campbell
  2. Milton Keynes Dons
    41' Milton Keynes Dons Card · Yellow Card
    J. Tomlinson

    Foul

  3. Crawley Town
    45'+1 Crawley Town Goal · Normal Goal
    Jay Williams · Assist: W. Wright
  4. Milton Keynes Dons
    45' Milton Keynes Dons Card · Yellow Card
    L. Bate

    Foul

  5. Crawley Town
    51' Crawley Town Card · Yellow Card
    L. Maguire

    Foul

  6. Milton Keynes Dons
    57' Milton Keynes Dons Card · Yellow Card
    Daniel Harvie

    Foul

  7. Milton Keynes Dons
    60' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Norman · On: K. Lofthouse
  8. Crawley Town
    60' Crawley Town subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Campbell · On: R. Darcy
  9. Milton Keynes Dons
    61' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Wearne · On: E. Harrison
  10. Crawley Town
    65' Crawley Town Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Darcy · Assist: L. Kelly
  11. Crawley Town
    66' Crawley Town Card · Yellow Card
    Dion Conroy

    Time wasting

  12. Crawley Town
    78' Crawley Town subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jeremy Kelly · On: N. Tsaroulla
  13. Milton Keynes Dons
    79' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Payne · On: M. Williams
  14. Milton Keynes Dons
    79' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Gilbey · On: E. Tezgel
  15. Crawley Town
    86' Crawley Town subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Orsi-Dadomo · On: A. Adeyemo
  16. Crawley Town
    90'+3 Crawley Town Card · Yellow Card
    K. Gordon

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Crawley Town Milton Keynes Dons
Fouls 6 12
Pass Accuracy 74% 77%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 13
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 423 393
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 6 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 7
Possession 52% 48%
Accurate Passes 313 303
Shots Inside Box 8 9
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lyle Kelly's early goal (5th minute) sets the tone for Crawley Town and puts pressure on Milton Keynes Dons.
  • ▸ Jay Williams' second goal just before halftime (+1st minute of extra time) effectively closes the game, demoralizing Milton Keynes Dons.