What happened: Crawley Town have re-signed attacking midfielder Louie Watson to a new two-year contract. The 25-year-old has made 34 appearances since arriving in February 2025 and was part of the side that secured League Two survival on the final day of last season.

Why it matters: Retaining Watson gives head coach Colin Kazim-Richards continuity in a key creative role as Crawley reset their goals for the upcoming campaign. Kazim-Richards, who played alongside Watson at Derby County, pointed to the midfielder's football intelligence and ability to unlock defenses as central to the team's style.

What to watch: Attention turns to how Watson fits Kazim-Richards' system and whether Crawley can build on last season's survival in the 2026 campaign.