Crawley Town player ratings: Two 5s and plenty of 6s as rotten run continues at Cheltenham

Reds included new signings Taylor Richards, Jonny Russell and Tobi Adeyemo in the starting line up.

It was a scrappy opening from both sides and it took until the half hour for the first real chance and it was a brilliant cross by Russell to set up Richards, but home keeper Joe Day pulled off a superb save.

That was the only real chance of a goalless first half.

Cheltenham came out quicker in the second half and it took an astonishing block in the six-yard box from Josh Flint to keep it at 0-0 just three minutes in.

The game needed a goal and that came on 62 minutes when substitute Hakeeb Adelakun scored. His first effort was blocked but he followed up to slot home.

Just six minutes later it was 2-0 when Jordan Thomas pounced after Harvey Davies saved well from, Isaac Hutchinson’s initial effort.

It got worse for Lindsey’s men when Robbie Cundy was unmarked from a corner to head home. The Reds boss made three changes after the third goal bringing on Jack Roles, Dion Pereira and Kabby Tshimanga but the damage was already done and Reds are now 10 league games without a win.

Here are our player ratings:

Harvey Davies 6 – First bit of action came in the 39th minute when he and Jay Williams both went for the same ball and he came off worse as Williams’ boot came down on his face. Literally had nothing else to do in the first 45. And before he was finally beaten was not tested. Pulled off a good save from former Red Isaac Hutchinson but follow-up from Jordan Thomas made it 2-0.

Charlie Barker 7 – A perfectly timed challenge stopped a promising Cheltenham attack on 38 minutes. His passing was neat. Part of a defence that let in three poor goals. As always gave 100 per cent. Needed treatement

Dion Conroy 6 – As always, brings an air of calmness to the Reds. Comfortable on the ball but led a defence that conceded three goals far too easily.

Josh Flint 7 – Back on the left of the back three after a brief sojourn as wing back at Barnet. Produced an astonishing block at the start of the second half when he somehow stopped Jay Bickerstaff from scoring. A typically strong run forward after an hour came to nothing. But part of a defence that let in three poor goals.

Jonny Russell 6 – A couple of promising early runs and a great cross to Richards after 30 minutes that could have lead to opening goal for Reds. Booked for a wild challenge moments later. Had to wait until just before half time to show off his long throw. That could be a real weapon going forward.

Jay Williams 6 – Industrious but a mix-up with Conroy lead to a promising Cheltenham attack in the first half. Broke up a couple of Cheltenham attacks well but not as dominant and impactful as he normally is.

Reece Brown 5 – Non descript in the first but more involved in the second half although was a little loose with his passing. Replaced by Pereira on 77 minutes.

Taylor Richards 6 – Had a brilliant chance to open his account for Reds but keeper Joe Day saved brilliantly. Like Barnet, showed some moments but didn’t get involved as much as he would have liked. Replaced by Roles on 77 minutes.

Harry McKirdy 5 – A very quiet game – rarely got a sight on goal. Booked.

Tobi Adeyemo 6 – Had first shot in anger for ether side after 17 minutes but sliced wide. Looked sharp at times considering his playing time was very limited in 2025 but limited service meant he wasn’t involved much. Replaced by Tshimanga on 77 minutes.

Harry Forster 6 – A couple of poor early set pieces didn’t threaten the home defence. Full of energy going forwards and backwards.

Subs

Roles n/a – Replaced Richards on 77 minutes. Damage was done before the subs came on all three found it hard to get a grip on the game.

Pereira n/a – Replaced Brown on 77 minutes.

Tshimanga n/a – Replaced Adeyemo on 77 minutes.