Match report
Bromley Triumphs Over Crawley Town 3-1 in League Two Clash
Crawley Town
1–3
FT
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
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15' Bromley Goal · Normal GoalM. Cheek · Assist: I. Odutayo -
38' Bromley Card · Yellow CardBen Krauhaus -
43' Crawley Town Goal · Normal GoalCharlie Barker · Assist: D. Pereira -
56' Bromley Goal · Normal GoalM. Cheek -
57' Crawley Town subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Brown · On: H. McKirdy -
61' Bromley Goal · Normal GoalM. Cheek · Assist: Ashley Charles -
68' Crawley Town subst · Substitution 2Off: Geraldo Bajrami · On: K. Tshimanga -
68' Crawley Town subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Holohan · On: J. Roles -
68' Crawley Town subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Adeyemo · On: H. Forster -
70' Crawley Town Card · Yellow CardCharlie BarkerFoul
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70' Bromley subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Whitely · On: B. Ilunga -
74' Bromley subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Cheek · On: N. Kabamba -
75' Bromley subst · Substitution 3Off: 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.