Rushian Hepburn-Murphy, Jeremy Kelly and Kamari Doyle scored the goals in the win. The fans were ultimately left disappointed when they learned of Burton Albion’s win against Cambridge United, which has all but relegated Reds, barring a dramatic swing in goal difference.
Photographer Grant Mansfield/Mansfield Media was on hand to catch the fans – here is a selection of his pictures.
1. Grant MANSFIELD : Crawley Town v Northampton Town - fan gallery
More than 5000 fans packed into the Broadfield Stadium for their League One encounter with Northampton Town Photo: Grant Mansfield/Mansfield Media
2. Grant MANSFIELD : Crawley Town v Northampton Town - fan gallery
More than 5000 fans packed into the Broadfield Stadium for their League One encounter with Northampton Town Photo: Grant Mansfield/Mansfield Media
3. Grant MANSFIELD : Crawley Town v Northampton Town - fan gallery
More than 5000 fans packed into the Broadfield Stadium for their League One encounter with Northampton Town Photo: Grant Mansfield/Mansfield Media
4. Grant MANSFIELD : Crawley Town v Northampton Town - fan gallery
More than 5000 fans packed into the Broadfield Stadium for their League One encounter with Northampton Town Photo: Grant Mansfield/Mansfield Media