A Michael Cheek hat-trick saw Bromley climb to the summit of League Two in what turned out to be another remarkable evening for The Ravens.

Three massive points at Crawley Town saw Andy Woodman’s side make it to the top of the table after an incredible start to the season.

Charlie Barker briefly pulled Crawley level after Cheek’s opener, but two more goals from the prolific striker settled the issue and earned Bromley the double over Crawley in the space of three weeks.

The Red Devils have now gone eight league games without a victory, equalling their longest winless run under boss Scott Lindsey in either of his spells in charge.

Bromley took an early grip on the game and Cheek put his side ahead in front of 1,000 travelling fans when he headed a cross from Idris Odutayo into the top corner in the 15th minute.

Crawley levelled from their first dangerous move two minutes before the break when defender Barker got ahead of his man and headed in Dion Pereira’s corner.

The home side had a let-off shortly after the break when Corey Whiteley crossed invitingly for Cheek who headed over.

But he made no mistake in the 56th minute when he drilled home from close range after a shot from Odutayo had ricocheted into his path.

Cheek’s hat trick was completed just after the hour when he coolly netted from 12 yards after being set up by Ben Krauhaus.

Crawley striker Ryan Loft had a close-range shot saved by goalkeeper Grant Smith as the hosts slipped to defeat.

The victory sees Bromley end 2025 on a real high, sitting top of the table at the halfway point of the season. If Andy Woodman’s side can replicate that form in the next 23 games, they will be promoted to the third tier for the first time in their history.

The Ravens now enjoy two home games over the New Year period with Newport County coming to Hayes Lane on New Year’s Day with Oldham Athletic coming south three days later.

Crawley Town: Davies, Barker, Conroy, Flint, Pereira, Brown (McKirdy 57), Bajrami (Tshimanga 68), Williams, Adeyemo (Foster 68), Holohan (Roles 68), Loft.

Subs not used: Dixon, Watson.

Goal: Barker (43).

Booked: Barker (70).

Bromley: Smith, Ifill, Sowunmi, Elerewe, Odutayo, Charles, Whitely (Ilunga 70), Krauhaus (Thompson 75), Arthurs, Pinnock, Cheek (Kabamba 74).

Subs not used: Cameron, Hondermarck, Long, Samuel.

Goals: Cheek (14), (56), (61).

Booked: Krauhaus (38).

Referee: Mr Ben Toner

Attendance: 4058

Picture supplied by Bromley Football Club.