Crawley Down Gatwick Football Club

18/08/2026 - Tue 18th Aug: Anvils home to Guernsey 7:30pm

Anvils welcome Guernsey back to the Haven for tonights game. 7:30pm K/O

Entry: Adults £8

Concessions: £5

U16 Free

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

15/08/2026 - Sat 15th Aug:East Grinstead Town 0 CDG 1

Local Derby’s always bring out the best in performances and both teams didn’t disappoint with some excellent football being played.

The Anvils started the brighter in the first half pressing the Wasps hard early on but roles were reversed by the end of the half.

HT: 0-0

2nd half the Wasps started on top but could not breach the Anvils defence. CDG began to get on top midway through the half and took the lead on 68mins after some excellent play from Michael Belli provided James Laws with the through ball which he calmly slotted past Harry Howes in the Wasps goal to put the Anvils ahead on 68 Mins.

EG worked hard to draw level but were well kept at bay so a deserved victory for CDG.

Good to see several past players attending the match and thanks to EG for their Hospitality.

08/08/2026 - Sat 8th Aug: Anvils 1 Sheerwater 2 FA Cup

FA Cup Ext Preliminary Round

CDG exit the FA Cup at the 1st Hurdle with a loss to Combined County Prem side Sheerwater.

In very hot conditions the football on both sides was not great in terms of energy.

Sheerwater looked better prepared early on creating several chances thwarted by Alex Bellingham in the Anvils goal and went ahead on 16 mins. The Anvils then controlled up to half time creating chance after chance but couldn't convert.

HT: 0-1 Sheerwater

Sheerwater again had most of the early play but The Anvils drew level on a break to score through  Ben Martin-Coward. 1-1.

From then on in both sides worked hard to get the winner but it was Sheerwater who scored in added on time to win the tie. 1-2.

Good luck to Sheerwater in the Prel Rd at Jersey Bulls. 

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

04/08/2026 - Tue 4th Aug: Anvils 2 Roffey 3

Anvils and Roffey fought out 90mins of excellent football.

Anvils went ahead on 10mins through Will Harley but Roffey looked the more likely to score thereafter controlling most of the 1st half. Roffey scoring after 23 & 27 Mins to lead 2-1 at HT.

2nd Half The Anvils controlled most of the half and drew level on 71 mins with a good strike from Will Harley. Many chances came their way but in the final mins Roffey were awarded a penalty after a clearance hit the hand of a defender although disputed the Pen was given. Roffey scored from the Pen and won the match 2-3

A great game of football throughout.   

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

01/08/2026 - Sat 1st Aug: Anvils draw 1-1 at Newhaven

1st game of the new 26/27 Season.

Anvils started very well pressurising Newhaven right from the start. They took the lead after just 3 mins through Will Harley. More chances came and went but Newhaven started to get on top just before HT.

2nd Half it was Newhaven's turn to press the Anvils and deservidly scored on 48mins to draw level. More pressure from Newhaven did not result in any further score with the Anvils getting back on top towards the end of the game.

01/07/2026 - Together Stronger

Together Stronger Welcoming Ashmount Leigh Ladies FC to Crawley Down Gatwick.

We're really excited to share some fantastic news.

We're delighted to welcome Ashmount Leigh FC to Crawley Down Gatwick FC, completing our girls' pathway through to senior women's football for the very first time.

Together, we're now one of the largest women's and girls' football clubs in Sussex, and we're excited about what the future holds as we continue to build a successful and ambitious women's section.

During the 2026/27 season, Ashmount Leigh FC will continue to play under the Ashmount Leigh name while we work together on the transition and integration of the two clubs. We'll be ready to come together as one club ahead of the 2027/28 season.

17/05/2026 - Anvils U10's win League Plate Final

A very good game to watch as Crawley Down Gatwick & Smallfield  U10 teams played out an excellent game of football.

Both teams played well and the result could have gone either way.

Smallfield Goalkeeper got a well deserved MOM award and the Crawley Down Gatwick Team celebrated winning the trophy.

Well done to both teams. 

17/05/2026 - Anvils U12 Girls SCW&G Football League Champions

17/05/2026 - U12 Girls win the SCWGFL Championship Division

09/05/2026 - Annual Adult Presentation evening 2026

The Anvils adult presenation evening was held in the Lounge Bar of The Haven Centre and was very well attended by 1st Team and U18 Players, Club officials and Volunteers throughout the Club.

Dave Connor opened the evening thanking all for the Support given throughout the season at all levels of the Club. He paid tribute to Colin MacCleaster and Jake Neaves who had sadly passed away during the season. Also thanking the Teams and Managers. Highlights were The FA Vase performance reaching the 4th Rd going out to eventual finalists Cockfosters 2-1 and the remarkable team performances in the last 3 months to climb to 12th place by the season end. Dave also spoke highley of Former Team Manager James Day for his 10 years of service and also Former Junior & Youth Team Manager Martin Benetar who stepped in and turned our season around in the last 3 months of the season.

Howard Griggs & Mick Martin Presented gifts to many of the Junior Managers. Tony Mott presented awards to the U18 Players & Martin Benetar gave a short talk and presented the awards to the Senior Team. Captain Michael Spence handed out many awards contributed by 1st Team Players to all those that had worked hard off the pitch during the season.

Treasurer Bob Chambers gave a short talk and paid tribute to Dave Connor for his massive contribution since taking over the Chairmans Role and highlighting the many hours of work that he and the rest of the Committee put in to keep the Club moving forward. We are one of the largest Clubs in Sussex with Junior Male & Female Pathways from 5 years of age to adult.

02/05/2026 - Annual Junior Presentation Evening 2026

Another Fantastic Junior Presentation evening at The Haven Centre. Many hundreds of Family representing all the players from all age groups Girls & Boys from U5 to U18

Link  to the. Presentation Evening Programme

LInk to the. Presentation Photo's 2026