Not only were they playing in the play-offs for the first time, they went and beat MK Dons 8-1 on aggregate (5-1 on the night) – a record score in play-offs – to reach Wembley for the first time in their history.
As Scott Lindsey and the players like to point out, everyone wrote them off at the start of the season, but ‘little old Crawley’ are defying the odds and now face a chance at the ultimate prize, a win at the most famous stadium in the world.
A hat-trick from Danilo Orsi and goals from Jay Williams and Jack Roles ensured the win – even Corey Addai got in on the act with a brilliant penalty save.
You can catch up with all the action here with a our live blog and see our player ratings from the game here.
Photographer Dennis Goodwin (Pro Sports Images) was there to catch all the action, the fans and celebrations. Here is a gallery of his pictures.
5. GOAL Crawley Town defender Jay Williams (26) scores a goal and celebrates 0-1 during the EFL Sky Bet League 2 play-off second leg match between Milton Keynes Dons and Crawley Town at stadium:mk, Milton Keynes, England on 11 May 2024.:Crawley Town reach Wembley
GOAL Crawley Town defender Jay Williams (26) scores a goal and celebrates 0-1 during the EFL Sky Bet League 2 play-off second leg match between Milton Keynes Dons and Crawley Town at stadium:mk, Milton Keynes, England on 11 May 2024.:Crawley Town hammered MK Dons 5-1 - and 8-1 on aggregate - to reach the League Two play-off final Wembley. Photographer Dennis Goodwin/Pro Sport Images was there to catch the action, the crowd and the celebrations Photo: Dennis Goodwin:Dennis Goodwin/Pro Sport Images
6. Crawley Town fans during the EFL Sky Bet League 2 play-off second leg match between Milton Keynes Dons and Crawley Town at stadium:mk, Milton Keynes, England on 11 May 2024.:Crawley Town reach Wembley
Crawley Town fans during the EFL Sky Bet League 2 play-off second leg match between Milton Keynes Dons and Crawley Town at stadium:mk, Milton Keynes, England on 11 May 2024.:Crawley Town hammered MK Dons 5-1 - and 8-1 on aggregate - to reach the League Two play-off final Wembley. Photographer Dennis Goodwin/Pro Sport Images was there to catch the action, the crowd and the celebrations Photo: Dennis Goodwin:Dennis Goodwin/Pro Sport Images
7. Milton Keynes Dons defender Jack Tucker (4) fouls Crawley Town midfielder Jack Roles (11) during the EFL Sky Bet League 2 play-off second leg match between Milton Keynes Dons and Crawley Town at stadium:mk, Milton Keynes, England on 11 May 2024.:Crawley Town reach Wembley
Milton Keynes Dons defender Jack Tucker (4) fouls Crawley Town midfielder Jack Roles (11) during the EFL Sky Bet League 2 play-off second leg match between Milton Keynes Dons and Crawley Town at stadium:mk, Milton Keynes, England on 11 May 2024.:Crawley Town hammered MK Dons 5-1 - and 8-1 on aggregate - to reach the League Two play-off final Wembley. Photographer Dennis Goodwin/Pro Sport Images was there to catch the action, the crowd and the celebrations Photo: Dennis Goodwin:Dennis Goodwin/Pro Sport Images
8. Crawley Town midfielder Liam Kelly (4) battles for possession with Milton Keynes Dons midfielder Alex Gilbey (8) during the EFL Sky Bet League 2 play-off second leg match between Milton Keynes Dons and Crawley Town at stadium:mk, Milton Keynes, England on 11 May 2024.:Crawley Town reach Wembley
Crawley Town midfielder Liam Kelly (4) battles for possession with Milton Keynes Dons midfielder Alex Gilbey (8) during the EFL Sky Bet League 2 play-off second leg match between Milton Keynes Dons and Crawley Town at stadium:mk, Milton Keynes, England on 11 May 2024.:Crawley Town hammered MK Dons 5-1 - and 8-1 on aggregate - to reach the League Two play-off final Wembley. Photographer Dennis Goodwin/Pro Sport Images was there to catch the action, the crowd and the celebrations Photo: Dennis Goodwin:Dennis Goodwin/Pro Sport Images