The Seasiders faithful who made the lengthy journey down south were left disappointed by what they saw, with Neil Critchley’s side suffering a 2-1 defeat.
Rushian Hepburn-Murphy and Junior Quitirna were both on the scoresheet for the Red Devils on their return to League One, while Ashley Fletcher marked his Blackpool debut with a goal off the bench.
Here’s the best fan photos from Saturday’s game:
1. Blackpool fans
Seasiders supporters made the trip to Crawley on the opening weekend. Photo: CameraSport - David Horton
2. Blackpool fans
Seasiders supporters made the trip to Crawley on the opening weekend. Photo: CameraSport - David Horton
3. Blackpool fans
Seasiders supporters made the trip to Crawley on the opening weekend. Photo: CameraSport - David Horton
4. Blackpool fans
Seasiders supporters made the trip to Crawley on the opening weekend. Photo: CameraSport - David Horton
5. Blackpool fans
Seasiders supporters made the trip to Crawley on the opening weekend. Photo: CameraSport - David Horton
6. Blackpool fans
Seasiders supporters made the trip to Crawley on the opening weekend. Photo: CameraSport - David Horton