Crawley Town have sacked manager Scott Lindsey and his assistant Neil Smith following their worst winless run in English Football League history. The club announced the move after the team lost its 39th consecutive league game on January 31st, ending a streak that began with a 2-0 win over Harrogate Town. Lindsey, who returned as manager in September 2024 after guiding the club to League One promotion via the play-offs, had initially won his first two matches. However, they lost their next three games and were subsequently relegated despite finishing the season with three wins and a draw from their final four fixtures.

Their struggles have continued this season with just six wins from 39 league games - a record worse than Sheffield Wednesday's. The team has drawn 13 matches but has not tasted victory since January 31st. Crawley's next match is against 16th-placed Gillingham at home on Saturday, with no interim manager announced. Lindsey's tenure saw initial promise but ultimately failed to prevent relegation, leaving the club in a precarious position.

The sacking comes as Crawley face their most challenging period in the EFL, having won only 15% of their games this season. Their inability to secure points has placed them in a relegation battle once again, with the club now seeking a new leader to stabilize the team ahead of their next fixture.