The headline belongs to McCann. A midfielder producing a decisive brace can change the tone of a season, and the report says his two goals drove Cheltenham’s turnaround after going behind.
That matters because comebacks are rarely only about quality. They also reflect calm, game management and a team still following the plan after an early setback.
A third league win does not settle a season, but it can change the conversation around one. Cheltenham appear to have picked up a result that offers both encouragement and a template: stay in the match, trust the structure and punish mistakes when the game opens up.
For Crawley, the defeat looks more damaging because it came after taking the lead. Losing control from that position will sharpen the pressure around their next outing.
The most important detail is not just the scoreline. It is the response. Teams low on confidence often fade when they concede first. Cheltenham, according to the report, did the opposite. That gives this win a little more edge than a routine away success.
Now the challenge is obvious. Cheltenham must back it up in their next fixture and turn one strong comeback into a run. If they do, McCann’s afternoon at Crawley may start to look like more than a good day - it could be an early turning point.