Salford City 4-3 Crawley Town
Updated
Salford City won: Salford City 4-3 Crawley Town in the League Two (Round 18) on Sat, 29 Nov 2025 at The Peninsula Stadium, Salford, Greater Manchester. Salford City goals: Adebola Oluwo 45'+1, Matt Butcher 53', Josh Austerfield 85', Kallum Cesay 86'. Crawley Town goals: Adebola Oluwo 33' (og), Harry Forster 57', Jay Williams 72'. Expected goals: 3.53-1.94. Possession: 45-55. Player of the match: Jay Williams (8.5).
Match report
Salford City beat Crawley Town 4-3
Salford City came from behind to beat Crawley Town 4-3 at The Peninsula Stadium on Saturday 29 November in the League Two.
An own goal by Adebola Oluwo put Crawley Town ahead on 33' (0-1), Adebola Oluwo levelled for Salford City on 45+1' (1-1), Matt Butcher restored Salford City's lead on 53' (2-1), Harry Forster levelled for Crawley Town on 57' (2-2), Jay Williams restored Crawley Town's lead on 72' (2-3), Josh Austerfield levelled for Salford City on 85' (3-3) and Kallum Cesay restored Salford City's lead on 86' (4-3).
Kallum Cesay's 86' strike proved decisive.
Salford City had 45% of the ball, shots were 18-15 (8-6 on target) and expected goals finished 3.53-1.94. Salford City were the better side on chances, too.
Jay Williams (Crawley Town) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 2,127. Referee: Martin Coy.
Match stats
| Salford City | Crawley Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 45 | 55 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.53 | 1.94 |
| Total shots | 18 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 34 | 20 |
| Big chances | 7 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 179 (64%) | 260 (74%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 12 | 4 |
| Total shots | 18 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 8 |
Lineups
Salford City (3-4-2-1): Matthew Young, Oliver Turton, Adebola Oluwo, Luke Garbutt, Haji Mnoga, Matt Butcher, Jorge Grant, Kelly N'Mai, Kadeem Harris, Daniel Udoh, Cole Stockton
Crawley Town (3-4-1-2): Joseph Wollacott, Geraldo Bajrami, Jay Williams, Josh Flint, Harry Forster, Louie Watson, Reece Brown, Ade Adeyemo, Harry McKirdy, Louis Flower, Kabongo Tshimanga
Key events
- 9' · Yellow card · Louie Watson (Crawley Town)
- 33' · Goal · Adebola Oluwo (Crawley Town)
- 45'+1 · Goal · Adebola Oluwo (Salford City)
- 53' · Goal · Matt Butcher (Salford City)
- 53' · Yellow card · Kabongo Tshimanga (Crawley Town)
- 55' · Yellow card · Adebola Oluwo (Salford City)
- 57' · Goal · Harry Forster (Crawley Town)
- 61' · Substitution · Kallum Cesay for Haji Mnoga (Salford City)
- 61' · Substitution · Josh Austerfield for Matt Butcher (Salford City)
- 64' · Substitution · Jack Roles for Harry McKirdy (Crawley Town)
- 64' · Substitution · Dion Pereira for Ade Adeyemo (Crawley Town)
- 64' · Substitution · Kaheim Dixon for Louis Flower (Crawley Town)
- 69' · Substitution · Fabio Borini for Cole Stockton (Salford City)
- 72' · Goal · Jay Williams (Crawley Town)
- 85' · Goal · Josh Austerfield (Salford City)
- 86' · Goal · Kallum Cesay (Salford City)
- 90' · Substitution · Kevin Berkoe for Kadeem Harris (Salford City)
All-time head-to-head
13 league meetings since 2019: Salford City 4, draws 5, Crawley Town 4.
Questions
Who won Salford City vs Crawley Town?
Salford City won, 4-3 (League Two) on Sat, 29 Nov 2025.
When and where is Salford City vs Crawley Town?
Sat, 29 Nov 2025, 15:00 UTC at The Peninsula Stadium, Salford, Greater Manchester, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Salford City and Crawley Town?
In 13 league meetings since 2019: Salford City 4 wins, 5 draws, Crawley Town 4 wins (goals 16-17).