Crawley vs Harrogate: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Crawley Town prepare to host Harrogate Town on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 under referee Reeves, this ENGLAND: League Two fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Crawley Town, currently 21st in the standings with 27 points from 33 games, trail the leaders by 37 points. They've earned 17 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Harrogate Town, sitting 23rd with 25 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 15 points from 17 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Crawley Town and Harrogate Town have favored Crawley Town, with Crawley Town claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Milton Keynes Dons, Crawley Town recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 3-5-1-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Chapman, Flint, Bajrami, Barker, Richards, Ferizaj, Williams, Gordon, Darcy, Orsi, Lolos. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Harrogate Town's last outing came against Barrow, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Gray, Slater, Gibson, Heffernan, Headman, Evans, Morris, Brenan, Smith, Acauah, Taylor. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Looking ahead, Crawley Town are expected to maintain their 3-4-2-1 structure, while Harrogate Town are likely to counter with a 4-4-1-1 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Crawley Town's fixtures have averaged 1.8 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Harrogate Town's games average 2.1 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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