Palmer Penalty Edges Swindon Past Crawley in Nervy Contest

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Swindon Town closed in on League Two leaders Walsall as Ollie Palmer's 53rd-minute penalty gave them a hard-fought 1-0 win over Crawley Town in a nervy contest.

Crawley edged the first half and had chances to take a lead, but Swindon's solitary spot-kick proved enough as they held on through a tense finish.

Visitors Edge an Open First Half

Crawley shaded the opening period, with centre-back Josh Flint allowed time to roam forward with the ball before trying his luck from 20 yards, only for Connor Ripley to get down well to the low shot.

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