Match report

Salford City Defeats Crawley Town 4-3 in Thrilling League Two Clash

Salford City
Salford City
4–3
FT
Crawley Town
Crawley Town
Nov 29, 2025

Salford City secured an impressive victory over Crawley Town with a 4-3 scoreline in their League Two match. The game was full of twists, including own goals and a flurry of substitutions that shifted the momentum.

Key Facts

  • • Salford City (1844) defeated Crawley Town (1362) 4-3.
  • • Own goal by A. Oluwo (Crawley Town) at minute 33.
  • • A. Oluwo scored for Salford City in the 45th minute, doubling their lead with his second goal of the match.
  • • M. Butcher assisted by Jorge Grant put Salford ahead 2-1 at the 53rd minute.
  • • H. Forster (Crawley Town) scored to make it 2-2 in the 57th minute.
  • • J. Austerfield and K. Cesay added crucial late goals for Salford City, securing their victory.

Lineups

Salford City

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Young (G)
  • 19 H. Mnoga (D)
  • 6 O. Turton (D)
  • 22 A. Oluwo (D)
  • 29 L. Garbutt (D)
  • 14 K. Harris (D)
  • 18 M. Butcher (M)
  • 8 J. Grant (M)
  • 10 K. N'Mai (M)
  • 23 D. Udoh (F)
  • 9 C. Stockton (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 M. Howard
  • 3 K. Berkoe
  • 16 F. Borini
  • 17 J. Austerfield
  • 21 K. Cesay
  • 27 N. Siri
  • 45 R. Longelo-Mbule

Crawley Town

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 34 J. Wollacott (G)
  • 26 J. Williams (D)
  • 4 G. Bajrami (D)
  • 28 J. Flint (D)
  • 7 H. Forster (M)
  • 27 L. Watson (M)
  • 10 R. Brown (M)
  • 22 A. Adeyemo (M)
  • 13 H. McKirdy (F)
  • 14 L. Flower (F)
  • 9 K. Tshimanga (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 H. Davies
  • 11 J. Roles
  • 19 D. Pereira
  • 20 J. Mukena
  • 24 K. Dixon
  • 56 J. Robertson

Timeline

  1. Crawley Town
    9' Crawley Town Card · Yellow Card
    L. Watson

    Foul

  2. Crawley Town
    33' Crawley Town Goal · Own Goal
    A. Oluwo
  3. Salford City
    45' Salford City Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Oluwo
  4. Crawley Town
    53' Crawley Town Card · Yellow Card
    K. Tshimanga

    Foul

  5. Salford City
    53' Salford City Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Butcher · Assist: Jorge Grant
  6. Salford City
    55' Salford City Card · Yellow Card
    A. Oluwo

    Foul

  7. Crawley Town
    57' Crawley Town Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Forster
  8. Salford City
    61' Salford City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Butcher · On: J. Austerfield
  9. Salford City
    61' Salford City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Haji Mnoga · On: K. Cesay
  10. Crawley Town
    64' Crawley Town subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. McKirdy · On: J. Roles
  11. Crawley Town
    64' Crawley Town subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Adeyemo · On: D. Pereira
  12. Crawley Town
    64' Crawley Town subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Flower · On: K. Dixon
  13. Salford City
    69' Salford City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Stockton · On: F. Borini
  14. Crawley Town
    72' Crawley Town Goal · Normal Goal
    Jay Williams · Assist: J. Roles
  15. Salford City
    85' Salford City Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Austerfield · Assist: K. Harris
  16. Salford City
    86' Salford City Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Cesay · Assist: J. Austerfield
  17. Salford City
    90' Salford City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Harris · On: K. Berkoe

Match Stats

Stat Salford City Crawley Town
Fouls 14 8
Pass Accuracy 64% 75%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 15
Corners 12 4
Total Passes 283 353
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 6
Shots on Target 8 5
xG 2.50 1.97
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 181 264
Shots Inside Box 11 8
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 6 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The momentum shifted significantly when M. Butcher scored in the 53rd minute to make it 2-1 for Salford City.
  • ▸ Crawley Town fought back with goals from H. Forster and Jay Williams, but J. Austerfield's and K. Cesay's timely strikes sealed a thrilling victory for Salford City.