Newport County AFC have a good recent record against Crawley Town. Since Michael Flynn’s appointment, the Exiles have won three out of three against the side from Sussex and will be looking to make that four out of four on Saturday.
Centre back, Mickey Demetriou, will most likely be relishing the match as he looks to continue his extraordinary scoring record against the Red Devils. He currently has four goals from three appearances against Crawley Town. Impressive for a forward; frankly remarkable for a defender.
Should he be involved, Saturday’s match will also mark Scot Bennett’s 100th Club appearance since joining the Exiles permanently in 2016 so he will be looking to shine too.
However, the Exiles will certainly not have things their own way. Since new manager Gabriele Cioffi took charge, Crawley have not lost a match at home and even took three points away from home at Lincoln. Manager Michael Flynn warned against a tough match at the in-form side.
All in all, there are plenty of reasons to travel to Crawley on Saturday and that’s without even mentioning that the team are currently sitting third in the league.
TICKETS
Last season, we took an impressive 75 supporters to Crawley on a freezing cold Tuesday night. We have sold over 125 tickets so far for this game and will be hoping to take another big following on the road.
Tickets for this match are no longer available for postage; however, tickets are on sale from the Kingsway Club Shop until 3pm on Friday 19th October.
Don’t live in Newport? You can purchase tickets on the day from the Crawley Town Ticket Cabin (cash only) or Ticket Office.
TRAVEL
Crawley Town play at the Checkatrade.com Stadium (Broadfield Stadium) located on Winfield Way. Postcode: RH11 9RX
It will take around 3 hours to get to Crawley from Newport whether you travel by car or train. Please note that public transport from train stations in Crawley to the stadium will take another hour.
By Car
Exit the M23 at the Pease Pottage, junction 11. Take the third exit (brown sign for Stadium) and the ground is on your left at the bottom of Brighton Road, approx 2 mins from the M23 junction.
Parking
There is a car park at the stadium which costs £5 per car. Space is limited as some bays have been sold to regular home supporters.
There are free parking options available that are a just a few minutes walk from the Stadium on Brighton Road. These are signposted as you approach the stadium. There are no accessible bays at any of these other car parks.
Accessible Parking
There are four accessible parking bays for away fans. Blue badge holders arriving at the stadium get free parking provided they are in the car and display their badge, otherwise the normal parking charge of £5 applies.
The bays are available on a first-come-first-served basis. If you wish to book one in advance call us on 01293 410000 or email brucetalbot@crawleytownfc.com
There is also a designated bay where disabled fans can be dropped off, if required, and the driver can then park or return to pick up after the game.
By Train
Crawley Train Station is the closest to the Checkatrade Stadium but you can also get there from Three Bridges or Gatwick Airport stations.
There is a taxi rank outside Crawley station, some of which are wheelchair accessible, you will be charged by the mile and the taxi will take around 8 minutes.
Catching the bus from the Train Station?
Buses from Crawley Rail Station: Cross the road outside the station to Crawley Bus Station. Go to Stop A and catch Fastway 10 to the Stadium.
From Three Bridges Rail Station: Follow signs to stop C near the station and catch Fastway 20 to the Stadium.
Tickets can still be purchased online for this match
these can be collected at the Kingsway Club Shop
before 5pm on Friday 19th October 2018
Tickets are available for sale at the Club Shop until 3pm, Friday 19th October.
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