Scott Lindsey issues injury update on Crawley Town forward ahead of Oldham clash
Crawley Town manager Scott Lindsey warned that Harry McKirdy ‘might be a doubt’ for Saturday’s clash against Oldham Athletic at Broadfield Stadium.
McKirdy had only returned to the squad on November 22 in the Reds’ 1-1 draw with Accrington Stanley where he managed 56 minutes.
The forward then played another 64 minutes and missed a penalty in Crawley’s agonising 4-3 defeat to Salford City.
The 28-year-old produced an assist against his former club Bromley on Tuesday night, delivering an inviting cross that Ryan Loft dispatched.
It wasn’t enough however as the Reds fell to a 3-1 defeat and Lindsey confirmed that McKirdy wasn’t fully fit for that encounter.
“I think he played on an injury actually Tuesday night,” he said. “Apart from the goal he created, you could probably see that – no disrespect to him.
“I think that he tries so hard and probably a 60 per-cent Harry McKirdy out there is as good as most strikers at this level.
“But we would like him fitter than that and he may be a doubt.”
The news is hardly ideal for Lindsey’s men ahead of a festive schedule that sees the Reds play six matches in 23 days.
It begins with Oldham this weekend (December 13) before Crawley travel to Swindon Town on December 20.
Broadfield Stadium will then host Colchester United on Boxing Day and Bromley on December 29.
The beginning of 2026 sees Crawley travel to Barnet (January 1) and Colchester United (January 4). The following week’s fixture against Cambridge United has been postponed and will be rearranged due to Cambridge’s FA Cup commitments.
McKirdy will be a big loss if unavailable due to his impact on the field this campaign. He has the side’s most goals (four) and their joint-most assists (three) in League Two.
It further weakens Lindsey’s options and lengthens the Reds’ injury list. The boss will certainly be hopeful that the forward isn’t kept out of action for too long.