Crawley Down Gatwick Football Club

22/09/2025 - Mon 22nd Sept: Forest Row 5 CDG 3

Forest Row 5 CDG 3

Excellent match tonight at Three Bridges FC

Forest Row took the honours in the 1st period always looking dangerous up front. They took the lead on 6mins and went further ahead 2-0 on 26mins. Luca Intelligenza got one back for the Anvils just on HT. 2-1

Forest Row started the 2nd half as they left off scoring twice on 49 & 52 mins 4-1 FR. Anvils picked up their game from then on in Oli Leslie scoring twice on 54 & 71mins 4-3 FR. At this point Forest Row were reeling with constant Anvils pressure but despite the many chances they were unable to get on terms. FR broke away in the 97th minute to settle the match. 5-3 in their favour.

21/09/2025 - Sun 21st Sep: U18’s 8 Lancing Utd Colts 0 Sussex County Cup R1

CDGFC U18s started their Sussex County Cup campaign with a resounding 8 nil win over Lancing United U17's Colts Red. Goalscorers were George Ferrar, Jake Nevil, and a brace from Scott Budgen, Alejandro Roque and Kryspin Olesiak. CDGFC U18s have been drawn away against Bosham U18s in the next round.

16/09/2025 - Tue 16th Sep: Anvils 0 Forest Row 2 Sussex Principal RUR Charity Cup R1

Anvils started well but Forest Row always looked more dangerous going forward.

Row went one up probably against the run of play after 15mins, scoring direct from a corner 0-1. Row continued to press hard causing a pass back error in Midfield which let in Forest Row with a one on one to make it 0-2 after 24mins.

HT 0-2 FR

2nd half and lots of changes gave the Anvils more posession and chances came their way throughout the half. FR also had chances but no further goals 2nd half. Last 20 mins Anvils went down to 10 men after a 2nd yellow which appeared to snap them into action and the tempo of their game increased masively. However FR held on for a justified win. Goodluck to Forest Row in the next round.   

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

A minuted applause was well attended by Family and Supporters for former Colleague & Vice President Colin MacCleaster who sadly passed away recently after a long illness.

15/09/2025 - Mon 15th Sep: Colin MacCleaster

Colin MacCleaster

It is with the saddest of hearts that I let you all know that we sadly lost a legend of our football family this week Colin MacCleaster.

Colin played many roles within the club over the years and was one of the driving forces in uniting the three Crawley Down clubs  to create the wonderful club we now know. He also played a pivotal part in many local football leagues and with the youth back in the 80's. He was also the reason I joined the club back in the mid 80's, as he offered me a pathway into adult football.  A journey  which has created memories that are a huge part of my life and will live on as some of my fondest.

As I said, Colin played many roles in the club over the years and was a huge supporter on and off the pitch. I can honestly say that he was a huge part of the foundations that created everything we have today. We will always be thankful to him and his family,  and he will be sorely and lovingly missed.

We extend our sympathies to Rita, Alan Suzanne, Julie and all their family and friends, and will observe a minute's applause before the match this evening, which is the least we can do. RIP Colin and thank you for giving me the memories and the opportunity to be  where I am now.

Dave

14/09/2025 - Sun 14th Sep: Anvils U18's 2 Horsham U18's 3

Match Report: CDG U18’s 2 Horsham FC U18’s 3

CDGFC U18s started their league campaign against defending champions Horsham this Sunday.

The spectators were treated to a very entertaining game with CDGFC taking the lead through George Ferrar after  a lovely through ball from Rodrigo Morales. Unfortunately, Horsham answered back just before HT to make it 1-1. The second half saw Horsham gain 2 further goals before Rodrigo Morales pulled one back with a low drive into the corner from just inside the 18-yard box to make it 3-2. CDGFC pushed for an equaliser and had chances but couldn't get it done before full-time. MOM for CDGFC was Finley Mott.

13/09/2025 - Sat 13th Sep: Lancing 1 CDG 2

The Anvils started this match much brighter and were ahead writhing 3mins through George Falzon.

Anvils continued to dominate the 1st half and several chances went begging including a Penalty miss before Jacob Todman finally got his debut goal with a well excecuted lob over the advancing keeper.

HT 0-2 Anvils

2nd half: As expected Lancing came out with much more purpose and got back in the game with a goal midway through the half. A few misses and a great save from Oban in the Anvils goal kept Lancing out. A first League win of the season for The Anvils.

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09/09/2025 - Tue 9th Sep: Selsey 1 CDG 2 Sx Sen Cup R1

Anvils win at Selsey 2-1 to go through to the 2nd Rd.

Selsey started well and went 1 up from the Penalty Spot  on 13mins

HT 1-0 Selsey

2nd half Anvils Drew level with a penalty from Oli Leslie and Abdul Rasheed Alaka scored the winner for the Anvils on 87 Mins,

06/09/2025 - Sat 6th Sept: Anvils 1 Bexhill Utd 2

Not the best game to watch, Both sides cancelled each other out throughout and so many chances missed. Bexhill scored just before HT and had the better of the 2nd period. Anvils rallied late on and Oli Leslie levelled on 79 mins. Several further chances came and went but a 93rd minute goal for Bexhill settled the match in their favour. 1-2.

Picture Anvils Mascots U12 Girls

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

04/09/2025 - Anvils 18's 1 Balham 18's 1

FA Youth Cup Preliminary Round

U18's fought out a good battle with Balham not much to choose betwen the sides throughout.

Balham went 1 up 2nd Half and the Anvils drew level with a goal from Finley Wigmore on 85mins 1-1

Balham won the Penalty Shootout 4-2 and go on to play Leatherhead in the next round.

02/09/2025 - Tue: 2nd Sep 25: CDG 3 AFC Walcountians 1 PB Cup R2

Anvils through in the 2nd Rd of the Peter Bentlley League cup with a 3-1 win.

Walcountians went ahead on 20mins and were on top most of the 1st Half.

2nd half the Anvils took control and scored 3 times through Oil Leslie 2 and Jake Neaves.

Anvils home to Newhaven in the 3rd Rd

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