 On the opening game of the season, Adams made his debut in a 3–0 win over Scunthorpe United; on 29 September 2012, Adams scored his first goal in a 2–0 win over Carlisle United.In the following three games, Adams scored four goals, including a brace and assist for Hope Akpan in a 3–2 win over Bury on 13 October 2012.In the second round of the FA Cup, Adams scored Crawley's first goal in a 3–0 win over Chelmsford City and in the third round against Reading, Adams gave Crawley Town an early lead with a stunning strike from outside the area after just 14 seconds, though Crawley lost 3–1.