Swindon boss Ben Garner was left to reflect on what might have been after his play-off chasing side were held at lowly Rochdale.Garner had no complaints other than his side’s failure to find the net as the Robins remain 10th, two points adrift of the top seven.He said: “It was just down to misfortune as I was pleased with our overall performance, the possession and number of chances ...Full Story »

Away-day specialists Swindon missed the chance to climb into the Sky Bet League Two play-off places after they were held to a goalless draw at lowly Rochdale.The Robins, with the division’s best record on the road, would have moved into the top seven with an 11th league win on their travels.But in the absence of injured 18-goal top scorer Harry McKirdy, they lacked the cutting edge needed ...Full Story »

Rochdale boss Robbie Stockdale has no new injury issues ahead of their Sky Bet League Two clash with Swindon.Josh Andrews will hope to feature having returned from injury against Crawley last weekend, before remaining on the bench in the midweek victory over Carlisle.Tahvon Campbell and James Ball are long-term absentees with a broken foot and groin injury respectively.The pair were ruled out fo...Full Story »

Swindon boss Ben Garner felt his side paid dearly for a lack of intensity as the Robins suffered a 3-1 defeat at Crawley to drop to seventh in League Two.A 50th-minute goal from Josh Davison cancelled out Kwesi Appiah’s first-half opener for Crawley, but late goals from Tom Nichols and substitute Isaac Hutchinson left Garner reflecting on a “missed opportunity” for his side.He ...Full Story »

Tom Nichols and substitute Isaac Hutchinson struck late goals to end Crawley’s run of three straight defeats with a 3-1 home win over play-off hopefuls Swindon.Josh Davison cancelled out Kwesi Appiah’s opener for Crawley shortly after the break, but Swindon’s play-off hopes were dented when Nichols and Hutchinson both found the net to silence 1,000 travelling fans.Crawley head ...Full Story »

Owen Gallacher remains a doubt for Crawley’s Sky Bet League Two clash with promotion-chasing Swindon due to a head injury.The full-back missed the midweek defeat at Exeter after suffering a head knock last weekend in the 4-1 loss to Port Vale.Crawley boss John Yems could be short of defensive options against the Robins.Tony Craig and Ludwig Francillette missed the game against the Grecians...Full Story »

Swindon boss Ben Garner insisted the “referee has made a mistake” after Louis Reed was sent off late in the 2-1 victory over Sutton.Harry McKirdy’s second-half winner clinched all three points before Reed’s stoppage-time dismissal for diving in the box.Boss Garner said: “There’s contact. We’ve got a video, we’ve got photos. The referee has made a m...Full Story »

Harry McKirdy’s second-half winner clinched a vital 2-1 victory for Swindon over play-off rivals Sutton.The hosts got in front after 14 minutes when Josh Davison raced onto a long clearance, chipped keeper Stuart Nelson and slotted into the corner.He should have made it two when McKirdy floated in a cross to the far post but with the goal at his mercy the Charlton loanee fluffed his volley...Full Story »

Swindon will welcome back top scorer Harry McKirdy for the Sky Bet League Two clash with Sutton at the County Ground.McKirdy has served a two-match ban after picking up 10 bookings and will be a boost to Ben Garner’s attacking options.Garner has revealed an unnamed player is a doubt following a physical game at the weekend that saw opponents Oldham pick up eight yellow cards.Louie Barry an...Full Story »

Ben Garner criticised Oldham for being overly physical as Dion Conroy’s late headed goal earned Swindon a 1-0 victory over the 10-man Latics.Five yellow cards in the first half summarised the tactics of Oldham boss John Sheridan as the match remained goalless at half-time.Five minutes of stoppage time handed Swindon a lifeline as Oldham’s Jordan Clark was sent off for a second bookab...Full Story »

Dion Conroy’s stoppage-time header spoiled John Sheridan’s return to the County Ground as Swindon secured a 1-0 victory over Oldham.Oldham threatened with early chances on goal as Dylan Bahamboula and former Swindon midfielder Christopher Missilou both shot wide from the edge of the box.The hosts’ injury-hit defence struggled with a change in personnel as Oldham were invited to...Full Story »

Striker Harry McKirdy will be missing once again as Sky Bet League Two side Swindon attempt to return to winning ways at home to Oldham.McKirdy sat out the 3-1 midweek defeat at Exeter through suspension after collecting his 10th booking of the season during the 2-1 win at Bradford last Saturday, and will complete his two-match ban this weekend.Head coach Ben Garner has a lengthy injury list wit...Full Story »

Exeter climbed from eighth to third in a congested League Two with a convincing 3-1 win over promotion rivals Swindon at St James Park.First-half goals from Jevani Brown and Jonathan Grounds set the Exiles on their way and Matt Jay scored a late third before Jack Payne’s consolation.Swindon started the better of the two teams, but it was Exeter that shocked the Robins by taking the lead wi...Full Story »

Exeter forward Jevani Brown faces a late fitness test before his side’s home game against Swindon.Brown missed Friday’s 2-1 defeat at Mansfield due to a hamstring strain and will be monitored by boss Matt Taylor.Defender Cheick Diabate remains doubtful after sustaining a rib injury in the recent draw at Bristol Rovers, but Offrande Zanzala is in contention to start after returning to...Full Story »

Bradford boss Mark Hughes felt his team deserved better after Jack Payne’s stoppage-time penalty earned Swindon a 2-1 victory.Payne, making his first appearance since New Year’s Day following a knee injury, struck in the sixth minute of added time to hand Hughes his second straight defeat since taking charge.Bradford started brightly and Gareth Evans gave them the lead in a lively en...Full Story »

Jack Payne’s stoppage-time penalty earned Swindon a dramatic 2-1 win at Bradford.Payne struck in the sixth minute of added time to make it two defeats out of two for new Bantams boss Mark Hughes.Bradford made a fast start and could have scored twice in the first nine minutes.Swindon goalkeeper Jojo Wollacott saved well from close-range efforts from Callum Cooke and Andy Cooke. Caolan Laver...Full Story »

Dion Pereira could finally make his Bradford debut when they come up against Swindon in League Two on Saturday.The 22-year-old winger has been riddled with numerous injuries since arriving on loan from Luton in January and but could finally make his bow at the Utilita Energy Stadium.Winger Jamie Walker could return from injury after suffering from a hamstring issue which has kept him out of the ...Full Story »

Ben Garner admitted Swindon should have seen the game out as Salford came from behind to win 2-1 at the County Ground and dent their hosts’ promotion ambitions.Ryan Watson scored a dramatic 86th-minute winner to leave Robins fans stunned.Garner said: “I thought we were largely in control second half and once we got ahead I expect us to push on, see the game out and win the game.&ldqu...Full Story »

Salford came from behind to stun Swindon and claim a dramatic 2-1 victory at the County Ground.Second-half goals from Liam Shephard and Ryan Watson cancelled out Harry McKirdy’s opener.The hosts controlled possession for large parts of the first half but rarely threatened the visitors’ defence.A bizarre goalmouth scramble on the half-hour saw the game somehow remain goalless, with Br...Full Story »

Swindon boss Ben Garner has reported no fresh injury concerns ahead of Saturday’s League Two clash against Salford.Dion Conroy had come back into contention ahead of Tuesday’s 5-0 win over Walsall but though he ultimately did not make the matchday squad, Garner said he had not suffered any setback and was fit for the weekend.Jack Payne has stepped up his recovery from a knee problem ...Full Story »