Former Reading, Northampton Town and Swindon Town defender signs for Crawley Town
Crawley Town have made their fifth signing of the January Transfer Window.
Reds have signed former Newport, Northampton and Swindon defender Akin Odimayo, who joins the club on an 18-month contract.
Odimayo began his professional football career at Reading, signing his first professional contract in July 2018. He made his senior debut for the club in August 2019 in the EFL Cup. To gain first-team experience, he spent time on loan with non-league side Hungerford Town later in 2019, followed by a loan move to Irish club Waterford in early 2020.
After being released by Reading at the end of the 2019-20 season, Odimayo joined Swindon Town in August 2020, where he worked with Reds boss Scott Lindsey. He established himself within the squad and was offered a new contract in May 2021.
In July 2022, Odimayo signed for Northampton Town, where he spent several seasons before leaving at the conclusion of the 2024-25 campaign. He returned to League Two action in October 2025, signing a short-term contract with Newport County. Odimayo made his debut for the club the following day, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 3-0 victory over Harrogate Town.
Odiyamo follows Theo Vassell, Taylor Richards, Tobi Adeyemo and Jonny Russell as Reds’ news signings since New Year’s Day.