Crawley Town 2, Newport County 0

NEWPORT, Wales (Interstat) — Substitute Harry McKirdy scored two goals in a stunning three-minute span early in the second half to propel Crawley Town to a 2-0 victory over Newport County in a League Two match on Friday, defying pregame projections that heavily favored the hosts. The match, played before a crowd at Rodney Parade, was the season opener for both clubs in England’s fourth tier. The result immediately inverts expectations, handing Crawley Town a winning start and leaving Newport County searching for answers after a disappointing home defeat. Crawley’s victory was particularly unexpected given the statistical forecasts. According to… Read more...