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.
13. Grimsby Town – 480-mile round trip
Play at Blundell Park; Finished 9th in League 2 Crawley’s record in all comps – Won 6, lost 5, drawn 5 Crawley’s away record – Won 1, lost 3, drawn 4 The Reds have won their last two games against Grimsby, a 2-3 away win in September 2023, with goals from Liam Kelly, Ronan Darcy and Danilo Orsi. The home fixture was the last game of the season, before the playoffs, and the Reds won that 2-0, the goals from Klaidi Lolos and Danilo Orsi again. Photo: George Wood
14. Harrogate Town – 512-mile round trip
Play at The Environment Stadium; Finished 18th in League 2 Crawley’s record in all comps – Won 4, lost 1, drawn 3 Crawley’s away record – Won 2, drawn 2 Crawley won both games in their promotion season 2-1, Harry Forster and Klaidi Lolos scoring in the away fixture and Klaidi Lolos scored again in the home game, with the other goal coming from Ben Gladwin. Photo: Paul Thomas
15. Milton Keynes Dons – 190-mile round trip
Play at Stadium MK; Finished 19th in League 2 Crawley’s record in all comps – Won 5, lost 5, drawn 2 Crawley’s away record – Won 2, lost 3, drawn 1 Crawley’s demotion of MK Dons in the playoffs in the 2023/24 season will live long in the memory of all Crawley fans, especially the 5-1 away win, with goals from Jay Williams, Jack Roles and a Danilo Orsi Hat-trick. The 3-0 home win saw goals from Liam Kelly, Jay Williams and Ronan Darcy. Photo: Dennis Goodwin
16. Newport County – 332-mile round trip
Play at Rodney Parade; Finished 22nd in League 2 Crawley’s record in all comps – Won 10, lost 6, drawn 5 Crawley’s away record – Won 5, lost 3, drawn 3 The last two games against Newport saw Crawley score eight goals. The home game, in September 2023, was a 4-1 win, with goals from Ben Gladwin, Nick Tsaroulla and a double from Adam Campbell. The away fixture in April 2024, was a 4-0 win. Goals from Adam Campbell, Laurence Maguire, Ronan Darcy and Dion Conroy gave the Reds the 3 points. Photo: Ryan Hiscott