Crawley Down Gatwick Football Club

20/12/2025 - Sat 20th Dec: Anvils lose at Newhaven 1-3

Anvils worked hard early on but went one down after 11 mins. Their energy paid off on 41 mins with a goal from Oli Leslie. HT 1-1.

2nd half Newhaven always looked the more likely to score and went 2-1 ahead on 61 mins. The Anvils rallied and went close on a number of occasions but Newhaven caught them on 71 mins to make it 3-1. A few chances for both sides before the end but the score remained at 3-1 Newhaven. 

17/12/2025 - Wed 17th Dec: Anvils lose 4-2 at Haywards Hth Town

Anvils new table toppers HH we're going to be a tough nut to crack and so it proved. But the the Anvils did make HH have to earn their win going in at HT 2-1 Down with a Goal from Harvey Burgess after Oli Leslie's shot was deflected in on 40 Mins. Anvils lost Marc Pelling after just 5 Mins through an injury which didn't help their cause. HT 2-1 HH.

2nd half the Anvils had to work hard to keep the Heath forwards at bay but did have chances to draw level. Heath settled the match with goals on 71 & 80 Mins to win 4-1 

13/12/2025 - Sat 13th Dec Anvils 2 Guernsey 6

Anvils well beaten by Guernsey who were in front after just 2mins and increased their lead on 12mins. Anvils got back into the game with a goal from Rhys White on 28mins but Guernsey hit 2 more just before HT

2nd half the Anvils worked harder but couldn't break down the Green lions defence whilst at the other end just before the final whistle they hit 2 more to win 2-6.

Entry: Adults £8

Concessions £5

U16 Free when accompanied.

Programme published on our website on the day of the game. Programme

07/12/2025 - Sun 7th Dec Anvils win 2-1 away to Faversham Strike Force FA Vase Rd 3

Anvils through 4th Rd of the FA Vase after a win at Faversham Strike Force.

Both teams played well but the Anvils always looked more dangerous throughout.

CDG went ahead on after 37 mins with a great strike from Rhys White

HT: 0-1 Anvils

2nd half the Anvils pressurised well and the a few chances went begging which should have been converted. Faversham then on a break scored after 64mins 1-1. CDG continued to press and were rewarded after a foul on the edge of the Faversham penalty area gave the Anvils a free kick which Liam Holden calmly chipped Oliver the defencsive wall into the top corner.

FT 2-1 Anvils.

Both teams had further chances but the Anvils held out for a place in the 4th Round for the 2nd year running.

Rhys White and Oli Leslie were MOM.

Thanks to Faversham Strike Force for the excellent welcome and good luck for the rest of the season.

FA VASE R3 Faversham Strike Force v Crawley Down Gatwick

Unusually a Sunday Match in the FA Vase this weekend as FSF Ground Share with Whitstable Town

Venue: Whitstable Town FC. Belmont Rd Whitstable CT5 1QJ K/O 3pm

29/11/2025 - Sat 29th Nov Anvils v Horsham YM Abandoned Floodlight failure.

Anvils v Horsham YM

Unfortunately the Floodlight Generator failed just before HT managed to keep it running for a while but eventually failed so match had to be abandoned.

Entry: Adults £8

Concessions £5

U16 Free when accompanied.

Programme published on our website on the day of the game. Programme

18/11/2025 - Horsham FC 7 CDG 1 SSC R3 K/O 7:45pm

National South side Horsham as expected dominated throughout and the Anvils had to work very hard to match the the quality of their team.

After some initial equality between the two teams the Anvils went 2 goals down in the 7th & 10th minutes but held Horsham until the 30th Min when they made it 3-0 HT Horsham 3 Anvils 0.

2nd half the Anvils seemed to have more of the play and created several chances which were not converted wheras at the other end Horsham were much more clinicle in front of goal. However a good spell from the Anvils during the mid part of the half ended with two golden chances one of wich was converted by James Laws who carmly slotted past Carey in the Horsham goal. Just after another chance with the Horsham keeper stranded a chip from George Falzon just cleared the cross bar. However Horsham at the other end capitised on any mistakes made and some clever build up play scored 7 by the Final whistle.

Impressed by the quality of Horshams play and their league position, 5th place in the National League South shows the quality of this team.

Impressed also by the Welcome and refreshments from the Horsham Commitee throughout.

Good luck to Horsham who have every chance to reclaim the Sussex county Cup for a 2nd year.      

16/11/2025 - Sun 16th Nov: U18’s win 2-0 at Lancing U18’s

U18's through in the Sussex County FA Youth Cup R3 with a 2-0 win. At Lancing Isthmian.

15/11/2025 - Sat 15th Nov: CDG 0 Steyning Town 1

Excellent performance from both sides today Steyning probably had the better of the 1st half and Crawley Down Gatwick the 2nd half.

0-0 at HT.Steyning went ahead on 58mins 0-1 but The Anvils should have got back on terms with some great chances created.

Well played both sides, had the spectators on the edge throughout.

Entry: Adults £8

Concessions £5

U16 Free when accompanied.

Programme published on our website on the day of the game. Programme

08/11/2025 - Sat 8th Nov: CDG 3 Kennington 2 FA Vase 2nd Rd

NBoth sides produced some excellent Football throughout this contest.

1st Half CDG looked the most likely to score but Kennington were the 1st to hit the back of the net on 19 mins 0-1 Kennington

The Anvils however continued to press and were rewarded with a Penalty on 41 mins which Oli Lesley dispatched 1-1

HT 1-1

2nd half again a very tight contest and Kennington went ahead on 70 mins probably against the run of play 1-2 

The Anvils stepped up their game and Oli Lesley made it 2-2 on 77 mins after rounding the keeper.

Frantic from both sides after that and chances came and went. However when Pens were looking more likely Callum Killenny was supplied with a great through ball from Luca Intelligenzer and Callum made no mistake unleashing a rocket of a goal past the advancing Kennington Keeper.3-2 Anvils. Kennington through everything forward to try to get back on terms but the Anvils defence held firm winning 3-2

Anvils through to 3rd Rd 

Venue: Haven Centre, Hophurst Lane Crawley Down W'Sx RH10 4LJ

Anvils MOM: Callum Kilkenny & James Laws

Entry: Adults £8

Concessions £5

U16 Free when accompanied.

Programme published on our website on the day of the game. Programme

01/11/2025 - Sat 1st Nov: Anvils lose 2-0 to Little Common

Poor performance from the Anvils today weather didn't help but Little Common played the Conditions better.

Anvils started well taking the game to LC, but against the run of play, fell behind after just 14 mins and were always 2nd best after that.

HT: 1-0 LC

2nd half both teams cancelled each other out for most of the half but LC always looked the most dangerous and went further ahead on 67 Mins. Lots of substitutions from the Anvils which really had no effect and LC deservedly took the points.