Crawley's first visit to Deepdale resulted in their first victory as they ran out deserved winners 2-1 thereby bringing the home sides five game unbeaten run to an end. The home side turned in a performance which was akin to some of the rubbish they turned in last season, hopefully it will be a temporary blip.
North End started the brighter with Beavon going close with an effort which went wide of the far post.
Gradually Crawley took control with their neat passing style.
Adams went close for the visitors before a superb last ditch tackle from Buchanan denied Ajose a goal scoring chance.
In truth there was little goalmouth action in a dull first half. The only entertainment came mainly due to the inconsistent referee, most of the poor decisions seemed to go against the home side and tempers started to fray on the pitch. Needless to say the referee was not greeted with a standing ovation at half time.
The game was turned on it's head with two goals within the first 15 minutes of the second half, both scored by Crawley skipper Alexander, his first from a deep cross to the back post and the second a classy curling finish with the outside of his right foot from 20 yards. (0-2)
North End huffed and puffed but the damage had been done, Jones in the Crawley net will probably not have an easier afternoon. North End reduced the deficit with time almost up, a free kick from the right was headed home by Huntington. (1-2)
A shot from Wroe was tipped over by Jones, but to be honest this was a bad day at the office and Crawley deserved the victory.
Preston North End 1 Crawley Town 2 Att 9812
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