Kuipers starts for Crawley (From The Argus)

Kuipers starts for Crawley

7:13pm Tuesday 14th February 2012 in Sport By Howard Griggs

Michel Kuipers has been handed his first start since September following an FA Cup scare for Crawley.

First choice goalkeeper Scott Shearer was only deemed fit enough for a place on the bench away to promotion rivals Swindon Town tonight due to a knee injury.

Crawley will be hoping to have Shearer fully fit for Sunday's FA Cup fifth round clash with Stoke City at the Broadfield Stadium.

The experienced Kuipers' last start was in the 3-0 home reverse to Swindon on September 13.

Kuipers was the only change to the side that won 4-2 at home to leaders Cheltenham last Tuesday.

Crawley: Kuipers; Hunt, Davis, Mills, Howell; Bulman, McFadzean, Torres; Watt; Clarke, Barnett. Subs: Simpson, Hawley, Akpan, Neilson, Shearer.

Swindon: Foderingham; Caddis, McCormack, Devera, Cibocchi; Ritchie, Ferry, Smith, Rooney; Bodin, Benson. Subs: Boateng, Cox, De Vita, Murray, Magera.

Referee: Mark Haywood (West Yorkshire).

A full-time report will appear here soon after the final whistle.