CRAWLEY TOWN are facing Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup first round.
And YouTube star Tobi ‘TBJZL’ Brown of the Sidemen could have been featuring for the League Two Reds, alongside his brothers Manny and Jed as they put on a clinic during the Sidemen Charity Match at Charlton’s Valley stadium, which caught the eye of Crawley scouts.
However, after training with the squad, the trio have NOT been named in the matchday squad, but are in attendance to watch the clash.
- Kick-off time: TODAY, Sunday November 6 – 3pm
- TV channel/Live stream: Unfortunately the clash is not available to watch live but you can keep up to date with the action in our live blog
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46. Crawley Town 1-3 Accrington Stanley
We are back underway in the second half, and there are two half-time changes for Crawley.
Jack Powell and Travis Johnson make way for the hosts.
It’s Aramide Oteh and Joel Lynch who enter the action.
HT. Crawley Town 1-3 Accrington Stanley
What a first half we have had at the Broadfield Stadium in Crawley!
The hosts are currently losing by three goals to one, and it is a scoreline that could leave them wishing that they had Tobi Brown to call upon from the bench…A goal within the first two minutes from Shaun Whalley opened the scoring for Accrington, before Crawley found an equaliser, which came via Jake Hessenthaler.
However, it was the visitors who regained the lead halfway through the first half, as Shaun Whalley doubled his goal tally for the day.
Accrington then piled on the misery away in Sussex, as a short corner allowed ex-Manchester United midfielder Ethan Hamilton to sweep a left footed shot into the top right hand corner.
Stay with us for second-half coverage coming to you shortly!
45. Crawley Town 1-3 Accrington Stanley
Just before half-time,Tony Craig goes down bleeding with a head injury so play has been stopped.
He is back up, and his head has been treated, but the referee blows for half-time.
45. Crawley Town 1-3 Accrington Stanley
The third for Accrington Stanley came from another clever delivery.
The corner was played short and along the ground, and while everyone else was switched off, Hamilton swept it into the top right corner.
Clever set piece and a great finish by the midfielder, you can tell he was an ex-Manchester United player!
44. Crawley Town 1-3 Accrington Stanley
The corner is taken short, and curled into the top corner by Ethan Hamilton! Great finish!
42. Crawley Town 1-2 Accrington Stanley
The game has slowed down a little now, after a frenetic opening 25 minutes or so.
Travis Johnson wins a tackle well in the left corner for Crawley, but can only put it out for an Accrington Corner…
40. Crawley Town 1-2 Accrington Stanley
Great football from Crawley, as Jack Powell and George Francomb combine really well on the left hand side.
It ultimately comes to nothing, as they switch the play to the right hand side and lose possession.
38. Crawley Town 1-2 Accrington Stanley
Leigh has a long throw for Accrington, which we have seen a few times on the right-hand side.
He has been impressive so far for the visitors, and is causing the home side plenty of problems…
36. Crawley Town 1-2 Accrington Stanley
Disappointing for Crawley, as a simple pass across the back line is miscontrolled and rolls out for a throw-in.
34. Crawley Town 1-2 Accrington Stanley
The counter comes to nothing, but the visitors are starting to sit a little bit deeper, which will allow Crawley to push for an equaliser.
However, they will have to be very careful of Accrington on the counter.
32. Crawley Town 1-2 Accrington Stanley
The rain continues to drizzle down at the Broadfield Stadium, as Accrington Stanley come forwards on the counter…
30. Crawley Town 1-2 Accrington Stanley
Crawley look to string a few passes together, and play some brilliant football on the edge of the box.
Unfortunately it comes to nothing and ends up going back to Ellery Balcombe in goal, who puts it out for a goal kick to Accrington.
28. Crawley Town 1-2 Accrington Stanley
Crawley win themselves another corner, which is whipped in by Jack Powell, but cleared well by Accrington Stanley.
26. Crawley Town 1-2 Accrington Stanley
A very late challenge on Jake Hessenthaler sees Liam Coyle given a yellow card.
24. Crawley Town 1-2 Accrington Stanley
A brilliant delivery from the left hand side finds the head of Shaun Whalley in the middle, who dispatches the header into the bottom right hand corner.
He has doubled his tally for the season, having only scored one so far, but two in 22 minutes today!
22. Crawley Town 1-2 Accrington Stanley
It’s 2-1 to the visitors! Shaun Whalley gets his brace!
20. Crawley Town 1-1 Accrington Stanley
The home support are in brilliant voice now as their side wins another corner.
It is a great atmosphere here at the Broadfield Stadium, after the home team were initially left a bit disheartened due to the early goal.
18. Crawley Town 1-1 Accrington Stanley
Powell whipped in a dangerous cross which was headed just over the bar by an Accrington defender, and the home side had a corner.
The corner was then swung in beautifully, and met at the back post by Hessenthaler who nodded in, great finish!
16. Crawley Town 1-1 Accrington Stanley
Crawley are back in it! It’s Jake Hessenthaler with the equaliser! Game on!
14. Crawley Town 0-1 Accrington Stanley
Crawley just trying to get their foot on the ball at the moment and thread a few passes together.
Midfielder Jack Powell misplaces a pass in midfield, and gifts possession back to the visitors.
12. Crawley Town 0-1 Accrington Stanley
Tough battle in midfield so far for the home side, with Accrington certainly having the run of the green so far.
“Whose the home team here?” A home supporter beckons…
It’s certainly a valid point.
10. Crawley Town 0-1 Accrington Stanley
Crawley break down the right hand side with Travis Johnson, but he slips before delivering the ball into the box.
Accrington then counter, but the shot is wide and out for a goal kick.
6. Crawley Town 0-1 Accrington Stanley
Accrington win a corner, which is whipped in by Sean McConville towards Tommy Leigh.
The out of position striker wins the header and sends it goal-wards, but it is saved easily by Balcombe.
4. Crawley Town 0-1 Accrington Stanley
It’s a goal almost instantly for Accrington Stanley.
The ball is played back to Ellery Balcombe in goal, and he is pressured by Tommy Leigh to put it out for a throw in.
The throw in is taken and the ball is switched wide, before being played through to Tommy Leigh.
His shot is saved, but palmed out into the feet of Shaun Whalley, who hammered it into the roof of the net from close range.
2. Crawley Town 0-1 Accrington Stanley
An early goal! It is scored by Shaun Whalley!
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
