Crawley Town’s Johnstone Paint Trophy encounter against Cambridge United last night (Tuesday 2 September) ended in Victory for the Reds.

After a quiet and goalless first half at the Broadfield Stadium, an own goal from Richard Tair and another from half time substitute Charles Banya ensured a comfortable 2 nil win for Crawley who now progress to the second round.

The draw takes place on Saturday morning.

In football, defender Connor Essam has left Crawley Town after his contract was cancelled by mutual consent.

Connor was signed by former manager Richie Barker in January 2013, and made 12 appearances for the club and scored once in the 2-0 win over Coventry City in April 2013.

The Reds’ next home match is a Johnstone’s Paint trophy encounter tonight (Tuesday) with Cambridge United at the Broadfield stadium.

Kick off is 7:45pm

In League one, ten-man MK Dons followed up their League Cup win over Manchester United with a 2 nil victory over Crawley Town.

In the FA Cup preliminary round, both Merstham who beat Ringmer four nil and South Park, who overcame Thamsmead Town by two goals to one — progress to the next round. Redhill face a replay after a nil nil draw with Horsham YMCA.

Last night’s match between Crawley Town and Bradford at the Broadfield stadium ended in a 3-1 defeat for The Reds.

The visitors went ahead early in the second half with a goal from Hanson and Crawley replied on 54 minutes with a goal from Walsh. But further goals from Knott and Bennett ensured a comfortable victory for Bradford ending Crawley’s winning run.

They’re now 7th in League One.

Crawley are at home to Bradford on Tuesday (19th August).

Skipper Josh Simpson is still a doubt after he picked up an ankle injury in the first game of the season against Barnsley.

Matt Harrold is still recovering from a knee operation and youngster Bradley Isaacs has an ankle problem.

Kick off is a 7.45pm.