Crawley Town Defeats Rochdale 2-1 in League Two Clash
Crawley Town secured their first win of the League Two season with a 2-1 victory over Rochdale at Spotland Stadium, leaving the home side still searching for their first points.
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Crawley Town began their League Two campaign with a 2-1 victory over Rochdale at Spotland Stadium on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The win marked a crucial turnaround for Crawley, who had suffered a defeat in their opening match against Crewe.
The visitors took the lead in the eighth minute when Pemi Aderoju, on loan from Peterborough, scored from a left-wing cross by Osman Kamara. Crawley dominated the first half, creating several chances and looking the more dangerous side.
Rochdale responded strongly in the second half, equalising in the 54th minute through centre back Ethan Ebanks-Landell, who headed in Ryan East's cross. However, Crawley regained the lead in the 72nd minute when Louie Watson converted a penalty after Kaiden Wilson fouled Aderoju in the box.
The defeat leaves Rochdale, newly promoted to the EFL, still searching for their first points of the season after a heavy loss to Newport in their opening game. The team will look to bounce back in their next fixture as they aim to find form in the league.
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