The 2014–15 season saw Crawley struggle for form, and Gregory resigned for health reasons near the end of 2014, with the club in the relegation zone.

[2] Dean Saunders was appointed to replace him on an interim basis,[3] and despite an upturn in form, was unable to get the club out of trouble.

On Sunday 3 May 2015, Crawley were relegated to League Two, following a 1–2 defeat at home to Coventry City.

Saunders' short-term deal was not renewed after the season ended, and he was replaced by Mark Yates.

[14] The draw for the first round of the FA Cup was made on 27 October 2014.