They will travel a total of 8156 miles over the course of the 23 away games, at an average round trip of 355 miles, which they will hope sees the team gain promotion back to League One.
I have taken a look at Crawley’s opposition ahead of the new season – including the round trip in miles and head-to-head record – before the fixtures are released at 12pm on Thursday, June 26.
5. Bromley – 62-mile round trip (shortest trip of the season)
Play at the Hayes Lane Stadium; Finished 11th in League 2 last season Crawley have only played Bromley once before, in December 2007, when the Reds won 1-0 at home in the FA Trophy, with a goal from Mango Viera. The two sides recently met in a pre-season friendly at the Hayes Lane Stadium in July 2023, when goals from Danilo Orsi and Klaidi Lolos secured a 2-1 win. Photo: James Chance
6. Cambridge United – 204-mile round trip
Play at the Abbey Stadium; Relegated from League 1 in 23rd Crawley’s record in all comps – Won 11, lost 10, drawn 4 Crawley’s away record – Won 4, lost 7, drawn 2 Crawley split the fixtures last season with Cambridge, winning 1-0 away with a late goal from Ade Adeyemo in August 2024, but losing 2-0 at home back in March this year. Photo: Pete Norton
7. Cheltenham Town – 276-mile round trip
Play at The EV Charging Points Stadium; Finished 15th in League 2 Crawley’s record in all comps – Won 5, lost 6, drawn 1 Crawley’s away record – Won 1, lost 5 Crawley’s last visit to Cheltenham, in October 2020, saw the Reds lose 2-0. The return fixture, in April 2021, saw a Jordan Maguire-Drew goal give the Reds the points. Both games were played behind closed doors, due to COVID-19. Photo: SHAUN BOTTERILL
8. Chesterfield – 388-mile round trip
Play at the SMH Stadium; Finished 7th in League 2, losing in the playoffs to Walsall Crawley’s record in all comps – Won 1, lost 2, drawn 1 Crawley’s away record – Won 1, lost 1 Crawley’s last visit to the SMH Stadium (called the Proact Stadium) saw the Reds win 2-1 in February 2018, when goals from Karlan Grant and Lewis Young secured the 3 points. The home fixture saw Crawley lose 2-0 in October 2017. Photo: Cameron Smith