Crawley Town 2-1 Carlisle United RECAP: Late drama as Nick Tsaroulla scores stunning injury-time volley to seal three points

New Crawley defender Joel Lynch has made the starting line-up as the Reds face Carlisle United this afternoon (Saturday, September 11).
Action from last season's clash between Crawley Town and Carlisle United. Picture by Jamie Evans/UK Sports Images LtdAction from last season's clash between Crawley Town and Carlisle United. Picture by Jamie Evans/UK Sports Images Ltd
Action from last season's clash between Crawley Town and Carlisle United. Picture by Jamie Evans/UK Sports Images Ltd

Reds boss John Yems has made two changes from the side which lost 1-0 at Bristol Rovers, with Lynch and Tom Dallison, who is returning from injury, replacing the unavailable Tony Craig and Archie Davies. George Francomb, who started at centre-half last week, has been moved back to his favoured right-back position.

Crawley, who are without a win in the last three games, will be looking to bounce back with an important three points to move them away from the relegation zone.

Stay tuned for live match updates.

Crawley Town 2-1 Carlisle United RECAP: Late drama as Nick Tsaroulla scores stunning injury-time volley to seal three points

Key Events

  • Debutant Joel Lynch starts for Crawley in defence and Tom Dallison returns from injury
  • Reds looking to bounce back from a run of three games without a win

One change for Carlisle

Carlisle manager Chris Beech has made just once change from the side which beat Salford City 2-1 last time out. Forward Lewis Alessandra has come in for Zach Clough, who drops to the bench.

Carlisle: Norman, Mellor, Armer, Mcdonald, Riley, Guy, Alessandra, Dickenson, Mellish, Abrahams, Whelan

Subs: Jensen, Clough, Charters, Feeney, Mampala, Gibson

How will Crawley line-up?

Reds boss John Yems has made two changes from the side which lost 1-0 at Bristol Rovers, with debutant Joel Lynch and Tom Dallison, who is returning from injury, replacing the unavailable Tony Craig and Archie Davies in defence. George Francomb, who started at centre-half last week, has been moved back to his favoured right-back position.

Crawley: Morris, Francomb, Lynch, Dallison, Tsaroulla, Powell, Hessenthaler, Payne, Ferry, Ashford, Nichols

Subs: Jones, Gallagher, Nadesan, Frost, Appiah, Bansal-Mcnulty

Good afternoon Reds fans!

In 20 minutes time, Crawley will be in League Two action against ninth-placed Carlisle United.

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