What happened: Crawley Town are letting five players go after negotiations over fresh terms broke down. Left-back Scott Malone, winger Harry Forster, defender Josh Flint, midfielder Taylor Richards and goalkeeper Joe Wollacott will all depart the League Two club. None reached agreement on a new deal before their current terms expired.
Why it matters: The clearout reshapes Crawley's depth across the spine of the squad, thinning options at left-back, on the wing, in central midfield and in goal heading into the 2026 campaign. Replacing an experienced keeper in Wollacott and a regular scorer in Forster will be a priority as the club rebuilds for the new League Two season.
By the numbers: Malone, 35, made 22 appearances across two spells after arriving from Millwall. Forster, 26, scored 11 goals in 104 games since joining in 2023. Flint, 25, featured 37 times last season; Richards, 25, made 19 appearances after a January arrival; and Wollacott, 29, played 48 times over the past two seasons.
What to watch: Attention turns to how Crawley reinforce the vacated roles before the season opens. Watch for incoming signings at goalkeeper and out wide as the rebuild takes shape.