The 2012-13 campaign was a successful step for Crawley Town as The Red Devils firmly established themselves in the third tier, securing a respectable 10th-place finish in their debut League One season following consecutive promotions. Leading the charge and anchoring the attack was the Irish forward Billy Clarke, whose 10 goals in the league earned him the club's Player of the Year award. The season was also memorable for a thrilling run in the cups, including a League Cup upset of Premier League Bolton Wanderers, which cemented a proud new chapter in the club's dramatic rise through the divisions.