Crawley Town suffered a 3-0 defeat to Grimsby Town on the opening day of the season, but one controversial decision stole the spotlight, with former Premier League referee Keith Hackett later describing the call as "harsh."

Crawley Town were beaten 3–0 by Grimsby Town on the opening day of the season. Here are three things we learned from the game.

Crawley Town endured a tough start to the 2025/26 League Two season as they were comfortably beaten 3–0 by Grimsby Town at Blundell Park. The defeat exposed several issues that Scott Lindsey and his squad will need to address quickly if they are to bounce back in their next fixture against Newport County at the Broadfield Stadium.

Newport County drew 1-1 with Notts County in their opening game of the season. Crawley will welcome the Welsh side to Broadfield Stadium for their second League Two match of the campaign, aiming to put things right after a 3-0 defeat to Grimsby in their opener.

Crawley Town suffered a disappointing start to their 2025/26 League Two campaign with a 3–0 defeat away to Grimsby Town at Blundell Park.

Crawley Town wrapped up their pre-season schedule with a challenging test against Premier League opposition, falling to a 3–0 defeat against FA Cup holders Crystal Palace at the Broadfield Stadium.

At the Broadfield Stadium for @crawleytown final game of pre-season against @CPFC #TownTeamTogether #CPFC

A place in the Women's European Championship final is on the line as England and Italy lock horns in a tantalising semi-final showdown in Geneva on Tuesday.

Crawley Town face their toughest pre-season challenge yet this Saturday (18 July) as they welcome Championship side Portsmouth to the Broadfield Stadium.

Hastings United continued their promising pre-season campaign with a 2–1 victory over Whitehawk on Tuesday night, thanks to two stunning strikes from winger Fin Chapman.