Crawley and Bradford play out a spicy stalemate as Hartlepool make up ground on the Reds

By Coren Blackburn
Published 7th Apr 2023, 17:18 BST
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Crawley earned an important point against playoff-chasing Bradford City, but Hartlepool’s win over Grimsby means that they are now level on points.

Crawley Town made a strong start to the game and came close to scoring when James Tilley’s inswinging cross was flapped at by Harry Lewis, but Aramide Oteh’s attempted first-time volley was headed away by a Bradford defender.

League Two top scorer Andy Cook had his first effort of the game with a half-volley from outside the box but Corey Addai was equal to it.

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Addai was needed again when Cook’s knockdown found Jamie Walker in the box who had ample time to find a corner from close range, but Addai pulled off a fantastic save, tipping Walker’s delayed effort behind.

Crawley's Corey Addai was named sponsors' man of the match during the 0-0 draw against Bradford. Photo: Pete Norton/Getty ImagesCrawley's Corey Addai was named sponsors' man of the match during the 0-0 draw against Bradford. Photo: Pete Norton/Getty Images
Crawley's Corey Addai was named sponsors' man of the match during the 0-0 draw against Bradford. Photo: Pete Norton/Getty Images

It took a while, but the Bantams were finally starting to show their quality as Kellan Gordon denied Walker with an important tackle in the box.

The game started to turn sour as Rafiq Khaleel allegedly kicked Brad Halliday who was on top of the ball, causing a big altercation. and when the game eventually restarted Richie Smallwood was booked for leaving a nasty late challenge on Khaleel.

Scott Banks looked a dangerous player for the Bantams, gliding forwards and firing a shot across goal that was palmed away by Addai.