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 were defeated 3-0 by Grimsby Town on the opening day of the season, with Mariners manager David Artell believing his side 'should have scored more'.

Crawley Town captain Dion Conroy admitted the Reds "were miles off it" following their disappointing 3–0 defeat away to Grimsby Town on the opening day of the League Two season.