Crawley Down Gatwick Football Club

17/01/2026 - Sat 17th January: Anvils lose 1-2 at Cockfosters FA Vase R4

Anvils bow out of the FA Vase for this season.

Cockfosters started well pushing hard in the very soft conditions. The Anvils did have a few chances but in the main Cockfosters were on top. CF went ahead on 28 mins turning in a cross from the right side. HT: 1-0 CF

2nd half was a much more even affair with the Anvils creating chances but not able to find the net. Their chance to equalise came on 64mins when awarded a penalty for hand ball in the box. Unfortunately the CF keeper was able to parry the shot away and the follow up was cleared. More Anvils pressure caused panic in the CF defence but they had to wait until the 85th minute for a well taken goal from Sub Jacob Todman. Both sides worked hard for a winner and just as a Penalty shoot out was on the cards CF managed to slot home the winner on 90+3 Mins

Good luck to Cockfosters in the next round.

11/01/2026 - Sun 11th Jan: U18 Southwater 0 CDG 5

Anvils U18's win away at Southwater 5-0

Goal Scorers:

George Ferrar ⚽
Harry Coles ⚽⚽
Max Greenbrook ⚽
Charlie Moss ⚽

10/01/2026 - Sat 10th Jan: Pagham 2 CDG 2

Anvils probably took the honours of the 1st period going in 1-1 very even 2nd half with both team scoring 2-2 and a missed penalty for the Anvils. Pagham in the final 10 dominated playing against 10 men and could have won the game in the final mins but resolute defending kept the score even. Harvey Burgess hit both goals for the Anvils

03/01/2026 - Sat 3rd Jan: Eastbourne Utd 1 CDG 0

Anvils lose 1-0 at Eastbourne Utd A very close game and could have gone either way 

24/12/2025 - Sat 27th Dec: Anvils v Lingfield POSTPONED

Match Postponed in respect of the Families of the Players involved in the tragic accident near Oxted Surrey

The match will be rearranged in the New Year.

23/12/2025 - Jake, Jenson, Charlie

Crawley Down Gatwick football club and Oakwood football club are absolutely devastated to learn of the untimely death of one of our former youth and first team players, along with another friend, and a former Youth player in Hospital in a tragic accident on Saturday evening.

Two young men in the prime of their lives whose passing will leave a massive mark on all of our footballing families. Our thoughts and prayers are also with a third former Youth player Charlie who remains in hospital.

We stand together to offer our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the people involved.

We are also here to support any members of our footballing communities who will undoubtedly be deeply touched by this terrible event. Please reach out to us if you feel you need to.

RIP Jake and Jenson.

#Anvilsfamily #Oakwoodfamily

We please ask you to be kind when commenting and to respect the families and friends who are affected, without speculation.

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