Crawley Town 3-1 Swindon Town RECAP: Isaac Hutchinson, Tom Nichols and Kwesi Appiah score as Reds see off promotion-chasing visitors

Crawley Town will be looking to get back to winning ways against Swindon Town this afternoon (Saturday, March 19).
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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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Crawley were hit by yet another injury blow early on with Jack Powell replaced by Isaac Hutchinson.

Kwesi Appiah's first-half header gave Crawley Town the lead against Swindon Town.Kwesi Appiah's first-half header gave Crawley Town the lead against Swindon Town.
Kwesi Appiah's first-half header gave Crawley Town the lead against Swindon Town.

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. 

Enforced change for John Yems

Crawley have made one change to the side which lost 2-1 at Exeter City, with Will Ferry replacing the injured Nick Tsaroulla.

Good afternoon Crawley fans!

In just under an hour, the Reds will be looking to get back to winning ways against Swindon Town.

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