Here are Jack Butler's thoughts on the players on a dismal day for for the Reds.
9. Jake Hessenthaler - 6.5
Superb recovery run when Port Vale broke, but was largely uninvolved throughout. Broke up play well, but was given little support from those around him.
10. Tom Nichols - 6
Few good touches in and around the Port Vale area, but the striker was wasteful a lot of the time. Good hold up play, but an unusually quiet afternoon from the Reds’ striker.
11. James Tilley - 6
Decent delivery with both feet, but struggled to get on the ball enough. Another Crawley player who was a bit missing today.
12. Tarryn Allarakhia - 6.5
Replaced Maguire-Drew, but didn’t have too much of an impact in his 25 minutes. Won a free kick late on, after a decent drive forward, and looked increasingly bright when the ball was at his feet. Promising.