Match report

Bromley Triumphs Over Crawley Town 3-1 in League Two Clash

Crawley Town
Crawley Town
1–3
FT
Bromley
Bromley
Dec 29, 2025

Bromley stunned Crawley Town on December 29, securing a 3-1 win in their League Two fixture with an impressive performance from striker Michael Cheek, who netted all three goals. The visitors took the lead early through Cheek's goal and held onto their advantage despite Crawley Town leveling briefly in the second half before Bromley sealed their victory with two more goals.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Crawley Town 1-3 Bromley
  • • Michael Cheek (Bromley) scored all three goals at minutes 15, 56, and 61.
  • • Charlie Barker (Crawley Town) equalized for the hosts in the 43rd minute.
  • • Ben Krauhaus (Bromley) received a yellow card in the 38th minute, while Charlie Barker (Crawley Town) was cautioned at minute 70.

Lineups

Crawley Town

Formation: 3-5-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Davies (G)
  • 5 C. Barker (D)
  • 3 D. Conroy (D)
  • 28 J. Flint (D)
  • 19 D. Pereira (M)
  • 10 R. Brown (M)
  • 4 G. Bajrami (M)
  • 26 J. Williams (M)
  • 22 A. Adeyemo (M)
  • 8 G. Holohan (F)
  • 21 R. Loft (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 K. Dixon
  • 13 H. McKirdy
  • 9 K. Tshimanga
  • 11 J. Roles
  • 7 H. Forster
  • 27 L. Watson

Bromley

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Smith (G)
  • 26 M. Ifill (D)
  • 5 O. Sowunmi (D)
  • 3 D. Elerewe (D)
  • 30 I. Odutayo (D)
  • 4 A. Charles (M)
  • 18 C. Whitely (M)
  • 7 B. Krauhaus
  • 20 J. Arthurs (M)
  • 11 M. Pinnock (M)
  • 9 M. Cheek (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 S. Long
  • 6 K. Cameron
  • 8 B. Thompson
  • 14 N. Kabamba
  • 16 W. Hondermarck
  • 22 L. Samuel
  • 31 B. Ilunga

Timeline

  1. Bromley
    15' Bromley Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Cheek · Assist: I. Odutayo
  2. Bromley
    38' Bromley Card · Yellow Card
    Ben Krauhaus
  3. Crawley Town
    43' Crawley Town Goal · Normal Goal
    Charlie Barker · Assist: D. Pereira
  4. Bromley
    56' Bromley Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Cheek
  5. Crawley Town
    57' Crawley Town subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Brown · On: H. McKirdy
  6. Bromley
    61' Bromley Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Cheek · Assist: Ashley Charles
  7. Crawley Town
    68' Crawley Town subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Geraldo Bajrami · On: K. Tshimanga
  8. Crawley Town
    68' Crawley Town subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Holohan · On: J. Roles
  9. Crawley Town
    68' Crawley Town subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Adeyemo · On: H. Forster
  10. Crawley Town
    70' Crawley Town Card · Yellow Card
    Charlie Barker

    Foul

  11. Bromley
    70' Bromley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Whitely · On: B. Ilunga
  12. Bromley
    74' Bromley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Cheek · On: N. Kabamba
  13. Bromley
    75' Bromley subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Krauhaus · On: B. Thompson

Match Stats

Stat Crawley Town Bromley
Fouls 8 18
Pass Accuracy 68% 51%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 15
Corners 1 8
Total Passes 409 244
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 6 6
Shots on Target 4 5
xG 0.59 1.34
Shots off Target 1 4
Possession 62% 38%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 278 124
Shots Inside Box 3 9
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 8 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Michael Cheek's early goal for Bromley set the tone and gave them an immediate lead.
  • ▸ Bromley regained their advantage after Crawley equalized, scoring two more goals by Cheek to seal a convincing victory.