Crawley Town player ratings: 9 for Huddersfield Town loanee and 8s for defence and debutant as Reds get a well-earned point at MK Dons

Reds had Jacob Chapman to thank for superb saves in a matter of minutes in the middle of the first from Alex Gilbey and Rushian Hepburn-Murphy to keep it goalless at half-time.

Klaidi Lolos had Crawley’s best chance in the first 45 minutes, but Craig MacGillivray saved comfortably.

Clear cut chances were few and far between for both sides in the second half but again it was Chapman who was the hero for Reds with a stunning stop from MK sub Scott Hogan.

In the end neither side had the cutting edge to win it.

Here are our player ratings:

Jacob Chapman 9 – Brilliant save from Gilbey’s free header on 25 minutes followed but with a good stop from Hepburn-Murphy. A stunning save with six minutes to go from Scott Hogan. Read the game so well. Booked for taking his time with a goal kick at the end.

Charlie Barker 8 – Long throws were a danger. Hardly put a foot wrong.

Geraldo Bajrami 8 – Booked after just 30 seconds for a foul on Hepburn-Murphy but a calming influence in the centre of the back three.

Josh Flint 8 – A lot of Reds attacks started on the left through Flint, and a couple of his drives forwards led to chances. But defensively looked solid. Replaced by Jonny Russell with ten minutes to go.

Jay Williams 8 – Booked on 23 minutes for a late challenge and a little slack with the ball a couple of times – including one attempted clearance that nearly led to a MK Dons goal. But led by example with effort and determination, always involved. Won countless headers. Took a sore-looking knock late on fighting for the cause.

Justin Ferizaj 8 – First start for the Reds but looked like he had been playing all season. Unfazed. Comfortable and efficient on the ball. An accomplished display. Good battle with former Red Liam Kelly.

Lewis Richards 7 – Had the first real chance for Reds after six minutes his shot flashed across goal. At the other end, he made an important interception after 16 minutes. Couple of good bursting runs forward. Replaced by Dion Pereira on 65 minutes.

Kellan Gordon 8 – Good battle with Mellish on the right hand side. Great block on 52 minutes from Mellish’s effort. Superb cross for Orsi in the 56th minute. Curled a left-footed effort just wide on the hour and looked the most likely to create something for Lindsey’s men. Excellent interception late on to deny the home side a chance on goal. Replaced by Forster.

Danilo Orsi 6 – Got a lot of stick from the home fans on his return to Stadium MK and the ball never really fell for, or even found, him. Couldn’t connect fully with a superb Gordon cross early in the second half. Full of running as always and useful in defence when needed.

Klaidi Lolos 7 – Had arguably Crawley’s best chance in first when ball fell nicely for him from a Barker cross, but keeper saved comfortably. Arguably his best performance since returning to the Reds. Replaced by Ade Adeyemo.

Ronan Darcy 7 – Quiet first half, although he had a volley fly over the bar. More involved in the second half and full of running. Almost won it at the end but keeper saved well.

Subs:

Dion Pereira 7 – Replaced Richards on 65 minutes. Good run and cross as soon as he came on and followed that up with some nice touches.

Jonny Russell 7 – Replaced Flint on 79 minutes. Helped see Crawley claim a vital point.

Ade Adeyemo 7 – Replaced Lolos on 79 minutes. Helped see Crawley claim a vital point.

Harry Forster n/a – Replaced Gordon on 87 minutes.