Crawley Town v Bristol Rovers player ratings: Trio stand out as Reds' best in excellent Carabao Cup win

By Matt Pole

Published 9th Aug 2022, 22:09 BST

Updated 9th Aug 2022, 22:37 BST

Crawley Town have won for the first time this season and progressed past Bristol Rovers in the Carabao Cup thanks to a 1-0 home victory this (Tuesday, August 9) evening.

Tom Nichols’ second half goal – the Reds’ first of the campaign – helped the hosts beat the Gas and advance to the second round.

Here’s how reporter Ashley Adamson-Edwards rated the Crawley players after tonight’s excellent win.

Here's how the Reds rated against Rovers

. Crawley Town player ratings v Leyton Orient

Here's how the Reds rated against Rovers Photo: Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images

Bristol Rovers had some good chances when breaking the Crawley back line, but Addai positioned himself well to sweep up the danger. On the ball, the 24-year-old linked up well with his defence and improved on his distribution from his last game against Leyton Orient. In the air, Rovers didn’t get a look in as Addai safely collected every cross.

. Corey Addai - 8

Bristol Rovers had some good chances when breaking the Crawley back line, but Addai positioned himself well to sweep up the danger. On the ball, the 24-year-old linked up well with his defence and improved on his distribution from his last game against Leyton Orient. In the air, Rovers didn’t get a look in as Addai safely collected every cross. Photo: Crawley Town FC

Ogungbo has a clear talent, and it was on show against Bristol Rovers. His ability to read a player and know when to commit served his side well throughout the game. As a left-wing back, there were occasions when the Arsenal loanee was caught too far forward and allowed Harry Anderson, Bristol’s right-winger to attack their left-hand side. He showed good intent for most of the match but could have been sharper at times.

. Mazeed Ogungbo - 8

Ogungbo has a clear talent, and it was on show against Bristol Rovers. His ability to read a player and know when to commit served his side well throughout the game. As a left-wing back, there were occasions when the Arsenal loanee was caught too far forward and allowed Harry Anderson, Bristol’s right-winger to attack their left-hand side. He showed good intent for most of the match but could have been sharper at times. Photo: Cory Pickford

In a defence which started with Craig, Conroy and Francomb, Francillete’s stature was needed to keep the Rovers quiet. Not only did he deal with most aerial threats, the 23-year-old made sure to cover any lofted passes to Rovers’ star striker, John Marquis.

. Ludwig Francillette - 9

In a defence which started with Craig, Conroy and Francomb, Francillete’s stature was needed to keep the Rovers quiet. Not only did he deal with most aerial threats, the 23-year-old made sure to cover any lofted passes to Rovers’ star striker, John Marquis. Photo: Derek Martin Photography and Art

The former Swindon Town man looked composed before being switched out for Johnson at half-time. He led the line well and showed his experience in playing out from the back.

. Dion Conroy - 7

The former Swindon Town man looked composed before being switched out for Johnson at half-time. He led the line well and showed his experience in playing out from the back. Photo: Crawley Town FC

He isn’t the tallest or fastest, but Craig was superb against the Gas. When Ogungbo was caught too far forward, Craig was pushed over to cover his teammate and put under immense pressure. However, his positioning allowed him to deal with most threats coming his way.

. Tony Craig - 8

He isn’t the tallest or fastest, but Craig was superb against the Gas. When Ogungbo was caught too far forward, Craig was pushed over to cover his teammate and put under immense pressure. However, his positioning allowed him to deal with most threats coming his way. Photo: Derek Martin Photography and Art

Here's how the Reds rated against Rovers

1. Crawley Town player ratings v Leyton Orient

Here's how the Reds rated against Rovers Photo: Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images

Bristol Rovers had some good chances when breaking the Crawley back line, but Addai positioned himself well to sweep up the danger. On the ball, the 24-year-old linked up well with his defence and improved on his distribution from his last game against Leyton Orient. In the air, Rovers didn’t get a look in as Addai safely collected every cross.

2. Corey Addai - 8

Bristol Rovers had some good chances when breaking the Crawley back line, but Addai positioned himself well to sweep up the danger. On the ball, the 24-year-old linked up well with his defence and improved on his distribution from his last game against Leyton Orient. In the air, Rovers didn’t get a look in as Addai safely collected every cross. Photo: Crawley Town FC

Ogungbo has a clear talent, and it was on show against Bristol Rovers. His ability to read a player and know when to commit served his side well throughout the game. As a left-wing back, there were occasions when the Arsenal loanee was caught too far forward and allowed Harry Anderson, Bristol’s right-winger to attack their left-hand side. He showed good intent for most of the match but could have been sharper at times.

3. Mazeed Ogungbo - 8

Ogungbo has a clear talent, and it was on show against Bristol Rovers. His ability to read a player and know when to commit served his side well throughout the game. As a left-wing back, there were occasions when the Arsenal loanee was caught too far forward and allowed Harry Anderson, Bristol’s right-winger to attack their left-hand side. He showed good intent for most of the match but could have been sharper at times. Photo: Cory Pickford

In a defence which started with Craig, Conroy and Francomb, Francillete’s stature was needed to keep the Rovers quiet. Not only did he deal with most aerial threats, the 23-year-old made sure to cover any lofted passes to Rovers’ star striker, John Marquis.

4. Ludwig Francillette - 9

In a defence which started with Craig, Conroy and Francomb, Francillete’s stature was needed to keep the Rovers quiet. Not only did he deal with most aerial threats, the 23-year-old made sure to cover any lofted passes to Rovers’ star striker, John Marquis. Photo: Derek Martin Photography and Art