Crawley Town FC 0 vs 3 Starbeck FC

Starbeck FC travelled to Beck Park on 22 November 2011 to face Crawley Town FC in a league away fixture kicking off at 3:00pm. The visitors emerged dominant with a comprehensive 3-0 victory, leaving Crawley Town unable to respond to their attacking threat throughout the 90 minutes plus added time.

Starbeck lined up in a 4-2-1-3 formation, deploying a solid defensive back four with Jonathan Thornton in goal. The defensive line consisted of Jordan Maguire at right back, James Kirby on the left, and the central defensive partnership of Festus Olusanya and Christopher James. In midfield, Rex Negus III and Steve Duncalf operated as the two central midfielders tasked with both defensive cover and linking play. Ahead of them, Rhys Blackwell took up the attacking midfield role, supporting a three-pronged forward line featuring Simon Launder on the right, Darren Dewick as the central striker, and Jason Johnson on the left. The formation was designed to provide width and attacking impetus while maintaining midfield solidity.

On the bench, Starbeck had Robert Clarkson, Craig Lockyer, and Hugo Hickson available as substitutes.

The match began with Starbeck quickly asserting themselves. Within ten minutes, the visitors opened the scoring as Jason Johnson delivered a precise cross from the left flank, allowing Darren Dewick to slot home a tap-in with his right foot. This early breakthrough set the tone for the remainder of the first half.

As the half progressed, Starbeck maintained control and continued to create chances. Just before the interval, in the 41st minute, Dewick doubled the lead. This time, Johnson provided a short pass inside the box, enabling Dewick to finish confidently with his left foot, leaving Crawley Town’s defence trailing.

The first half concluded with Starbeck firmly in command at 2-0, having demonstrated both attacking prowess and defensive discipline.

The second half saw Crawley Town attempt to respond, but Starbeck’s organisation remained resolute. Their third goal arrived in the 56th minute when Jordan Maguire, pushing forward from right back, delivered a well-placed cross into the box. Jason Johnson rose highest to head the ball past the goalkeeper, extending the lead to 3-0 and effectively sealing the contest.

At the 70-minute mark, Starbeck made a triple substitution to refresh their squad. Robert Clarkson replaced central defender Christopher James, Craig Lockyer came on for Festus Olusanya in central defence, and Hugo Hickson took over from Jason Johnson on the left wing. These changes helped maintain the team’s energy and defensive stability for the closing stages.

Despite Crawley Town’s efforts, Starbeck’s midfield and defence held firm. However, Rhys Blackwell was cautioned with a yellow card in the 77th minute for a foul, reflecting the competitive nature of the match but not detracting from Starbeck’s overall control.

The match ended 3-0 in favour of Starbeck FC, a result that highlighted their clinical finishing and tactical discipline. Darren Dewick’s brace and Jason Johnson’s goal were the key moments, with Dewick deservedly named player of the match for his decisive contributions up front.