CRAWLEY, England (Interstat) — Crawley Town opened its League Two season with a dramatic 2-0 victory over Gillingham on Saturday, scoring twice deep into second-half stoppage time to defy a tight statistical projection and secure three points at Broadfield Stadium.

In a match that appeared destined for a draw, Crawley’s Taylor Richards broke the deadlock in the 91st minute before Toby Adeyemo sealed the result just two minutes later, sending the home supporters in Sussex into raptures. The late flurry rendered a cautious, physical contest irrelevant in a stunning finale.

The game, played on March 28, 2026, had been a tense and often fragmented affair. Interstat’s pregame metrics gave Crawley Town a 57 percent probability to win, with its simulator projecting a 1-1 draw. For over 90 minutes, that prediction seemed accurate as both sides struggled to create clear chances in a midfield battle.

The physical nature of the match was reflected in the disciplinary record. Gillingham’s Bradley Dack received the first yellow card in the 34th minute. He was later joined in the book by teammates Josh Andrews in the 64th and Aaron Rowe in the 73rd. Crawley’s Jay Williams was also cautioned in the 79th minute as the game grew increasingly fraught.

The breakthrough arrived from a moment of quality after a series of substitutions altered the game. Crawley manager Scott Lindsey’s changes proved decisive. Substitute Josh Andrews, who had entered the fray, provided the crucial assist for Richards’ opener in the first minute of added time, a finish that finally beat Gillingham goalkeeper Glenn Morris.

Before Gillingham could regroup, Crawley struck again. Another substitute, Bradley Dack, turned provider this time, setting up Adeyemo for a clinching goal in the 93rd minute to ensure the points stayed in Crawley. Defender Jay Williams was also credited with an assist on one of the two late goals, underlining the team contribution to the victory.

The result gives Crawley Town an immediate boost in the early League Two table, starting its campaign with a win and a clean sheet. For Gillingham, it is a harsh lesson in game management, having come within moments of securing an away point only to leave empty-handed.

In the broader context, Crawley Town’s record across all competitions improves to one win and no losses for the young season. Gillingham’s record conversely falls to no wins and one loss in both League Two and overall. The match will be remembered for its explosive conclusion, a stark contrast to the 90 minutes that preceded it and a testament to the impact of effective substitutions and clinical finishing at the death.