The 2017-18 campaign was a season of significant turnaround for Crawley Town as The Red Devils secured a respectable 14th-place finish in League Two, their highest position since relegation. Under the guidance of manager Harry Kewell, the side overcame a dreadful start that saw them rooted to the bottom of the table, achieving a "remarkable turnaround" with a strong run of eight wins between January and February. Spearheading the attack were the joint top scorers, Enzio Boldewijn and veteran midfielder Jimmy Smith, whose 10 goals each proved vital in the battle for a mid-table finish. It was a pivotal year of transition and stability that marked the foundation laid by Kewell, establishing a solid chapter in the club's modern history.