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League Two season kicks off at Broadfield Stadium
The new League Two season gets underway on Saturday, 15 August 2026, with Crawley Town hosting Crewe Alexandra at Broadfield Stadium. This opening-day fixture marks the first competitive match of the campaign for both sides.
With the official lineups not yet confirmed, both Crawley Town and Crewe Alexandra are expected to field their strongest available sides for the season opener. There are no high-impact absences reported for either club, suggesting a full complement of players will be available. The home side will be looking to start their campaign positively in front of their own supporters.
Crawley Town's recent form shows a mixed picture from their cup ties. They secured a 1-0 victory against Watford in the EFL Cup on 8 August, following a 2-0 win over York City in the EFL Cup Qualification the previous week. However, their end to the previous League Two season saw a run of draws and defeats, including a 0-0 stalemate with Salford City on 2 May and a 3-3 draw with Accrington Stanley on 25 April. Their defensive record in their last 10 matches has been a strong point, with five clean sheets.
Crewe Alexandra have also been active in pre-season and cup competitions. They began their EFL Cup campaign with a 2-1 victory over Accrington Stanley on 8 August. Prior to that, they played two club friendlies, losing 1-2 to Birmingham City on 25 July and drawing 1-1 with Stoke City on 18 July. Their final league matches of the previous season were also inconsistent, with a 0-0 draw against Cambridge United on 2 May, but they also suffered defeats to Chesterfield and Milton Keynes Dons.
The head-to-head record between Crawley Town and Crewe Alexandra is closely contested. In their last five meetings, Crewe have had a slight edge, winning three matches to Crawley's two. Most recently, Crewe secured a 0-1 victory over Crawley Town in League Two on 7 February 2026. The previous season saw Crewe win 1-0 at home, while Crawley famously won the League Two Playoff 2-0 on 19 May 2024. The sides also met twice in the 2023-24 League Two season, with Crewe winning 0-1 at home and 4-2 away.
With the league season just beginning, both teams will be eager to make a strong start. Crewe Alexandra have faced a disruption with their first-choice goalkeeper Will Lawlor undergoing hernia surgery, meaning Tom Booth is expected to continue in goal. This situation could create an opportunity for Booth to impress and add urgency within the Crewe squad. The match, being shown live on Sky Sports+, suggests a standard domestic schedule and an important fixture for both clubs as they look to set the tone for the campaign ahead.
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