Crawley Town 3-1 Swindon Town RECAP: Isaac Hutchinson, Tom Nichols and Kwesi Appiah score as Reds see off promotion-chasing visitors
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Crawley, who were without a win since the end of February against Forest Green Rovers, had lost three consecutive games going into this afternoon's clash.
They were looking to put an end to their five-game winless run against promotion-hopefuls Swindon, who were just two points behind second-placed Northampton Town.
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Hide AdCrawley were hit by yet another injury blow early on with Jack Powell replaced by Isaac Hutchinson.
But it was Hutchinson who later made sure of the three points, with a goal in injury time to put the game beyond Swindon.
Kwesi Appiah had given Crawley the lead in the first half with a fine header. Tom Nichols restored the hosts' advantage after Josh Davison scored for Swindon.
Recap all the action below.
Crawley Town 3-1 Swindon Town RECAP: Isaac Hutchinson, Tom Nichols and Kwesi Appiah score as Reds see off promotion-chasing visitors
Key Events
- Crawley, who are without a win since the end of February against Forest Green Rovers, have lost three consecutive games this month.
- They will be looking to put an end to their five-game winless run against promotion-hopefuls Swindon, who are just two points behind second-placed Northampton Town.
(50) Crawley are straight back on the attack as Nadesan bursts into the box with his pace but Swindon skipper Dion Conroy does brilliantly to stop the Reds forward.
GOAL Crawley 1-1 Swindon - Josh Davison (49)
Swindon are level.
It’s a well-taken goal by Josh Davison, who rounds Glenn Morris and finishes emphatically into the empty net.
(47) James Tilley wins a free kick in a dangerous crossing position.
He stands up to take the set piece himself which is cleared comfortably before it’s played back out wide to Tilley. He tries another cross which is caught by the keeper.
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