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Birmingham see off brave Crawley challenge

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Crawley Town 0 - 1 Birmingham City Birmingham City climbed to the top of League One after Jay Stansfield's header finally broke Crawley's stubborn defence at Broadfield Stadium. Author - Craig H  In a match played under challenging conditions, the promotion-chasing Blues had struggled to find a breakthrough in what was largely a dull affair. However, they ultimately secured three crucial points, ensuring they'll be top of the table come Christmas Day. Stansfield continued his blistering form, nodding in his seventh goal in as many games from Keshi Anderson's pinpoint cross. The goal came as the game seemed destined for a goalless draw. Chris Davies' side now sit one point clear of Wycombe Wanderers, with a game in hand, after recording their fifth consecutive league victory. EFL: 2024/2025 news and stories Crawley remain in the relegation zone, two points adrift of safety, and will close out the year with tough away trips to Leyton Orient and Exeter. They welcom...

EFL: Crawley promoted to League One

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 Crawley Town 2 - 0 Crewe Alexandra Crawley Town secured promotion to League One after a nine-year absence by defeating Crewe Alexandra 2-0 at Wembley. Despite being predicted by many to face relegation at the start of the season, Crawley defied expectations.  Their victory in the League Two play-off final  on Sunday means they will compete in the third tier for only the second time in their history, the first since 2015. Goals from Danilo Orsi and Liam  Kelly,  scored late in each half, were enough to secure the win in the sweltering London heat during  Crawley's  first-ever visit to Wembley in their 128-year history. "Relegation? Not a chance - Crawley Town are a REVELATION" 🎇 The Reds are a League One club again ❤ pic.twitter.com/9Q2v1B1Osv — Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) May 19, 2024 The first half was largely uneventful until a brilliant move in the closing stages allowed Crawley to open the scoring. Orsi capitalized on some excell...