A Boycott of Crawley Town matches has been called off after fans were given assurances the Majeeds would not be getting money from gate or bar takings.

Supporters' group The Devils Trust had urged fans to stay away from last night's friendly against Brighton and Hove Albion at Broadfield Stadium.

About 1,000 supporters boycotted a pre-season match against Millwall two weeks ago because they did not want to line the pockets of controversial owners the Majeeds.

But the trust has been told the Majeeds will not benefit from money raised by the match because the club is in liquidation and for sale.

Speaking on behalf of the trust, Antony Weller said: "Things are happening at a tremendous speed with regard to the future ownership of the club. When we asked supporters to stay away we did so in the belief that money being given to the club could be used to prop up the ailing Majeed ownership.

"Over the last 24 hours we have sought assurances that this is not the case and that no money from the home pre-season friendlies, the Redz bar or the stadium catering outlets would be able to support them.

"We have now had those assurances from people and organisations we trust and those who have the best future interest of the club at heart.

"As a result we are happy to return to supporting the players in person at a stadium so beloved by Crawley fans."

The Majeeds have meanwhile dismissed reports that they have decided to walk away from the club.

Chas Majeed is reported as saying after the club was put up for sale: "That's it. We will walk away. My family's association with this club is finished."

But spokeswoman Gil Roberts said: "It's a highly-charged and emotional situation. The SA Group has put a lot of time and effort into this club.

"Despite the comments attributed to Chas Majeed, the chairman Aswar Majeed says he will take time to consider what his next move is."

There is speculation the Majeeds could come in with a bid to buy the club out of liquidation.