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 »

Swindon head coach Ben Garner praised his side’s ability to kill games off as they secured a 5-0 thrashing over Walsall at the County Ground to boost their promotion hopes.Ricky Aguiar scored a debut double to help the Robins move up to fifth in the League Two table.Garner said: “I thought we finished the first half strongly and got a good goal. We posed a real threat but we didn&rsq...Full Story »

Ricky Aguiar scored a debut double as Swindon strengthened their promotion hopes by stunning Michael Flynn’s Walsall with a 5-0 thrashing at the County Ground.Josh Davison teed up Louie Barry to open the scoring with a powerful strike into the roof of the net in the 36th minute as Swindon deservedly took the lead.Davison grabbed his second assist 10 minutes later, setting up midfielder Agu...Full Story »

Swindon defender Dion Conroy is back in contention for the League Two clash with Walsall on Tuesday evening.Conroy has been out of action since limping out of the 1-1 draw with Crawley on February 1 with an Achilles injury, but has returned to training and is available.Jack Payne is also closing in on full fitness after stepping up his comeback from the knee problem which has sidelined him since...Full Story »

Ben Garner was delighted to see his Swindon side claim another big win as they thumped relegation-threatened Carlisle 3-0.Harry McKirdy stole the show against his former club as he opened the scoring before getting both assists at Brunton Park.Josh Davison bagged his third goal in two games before Louie Barry broke his duck for the Robins.Swindon closed the gap on the automatic promotion spots a...Full Story »

Swindon moved into the Sky Bet League Two play-off places following a comfortable 3-0 win at struggling Carlisle.Harry McKirdy scored his 13th league goal of the season in the first half before Josh Davison and Louie Barry added more after the interval.The Cumbrians started well with Callum Guy firing inches over after seven minutes but Town began to take charge with Rob Hunt being denied by two...Full Story »

Carlisle are hopeful captain Callum Guy will be fit in time to face Swindon on Saturday.The midfielder suffered a muscle injury in the recent defeat at Salford but could return this weekend.Defender Kelvin Mellor (ankle) is out as is midfielder Jon Mellish (knee).Midfielder Brennan Dickenson is also sidelined with a knee issue but was boosted with the news he does not require surgery.Jack Payne ...Full Story »

Josh Davison scored twice as stuttering Swindon finally shook off the cobwebs to dispatch struggling Scunthorpe 3-0.Harry McKirdy grabbed the breakthrough goal in the 58th minute as he raced onto Ellis Iandolo’s gorgeous diagonal ball down the right.The forward then drove into the box and tucked through Rory Watson’s legs for his 13th of the season to reignite Town’s League Two...Full Story »

Jack Payne could be involved for Swindon as they host Scunthorpe.The midfielder has returned to training following a knee injury but is not fit enough to start.Jonny Williams is out for around a week with a groin niggle while Jordan Lyden and Dion Conroy both have Achilles injuries.Midfielder Louis Reed is back in contention after serving a two-match ban.Tom Pugh will be suspended for Scunthorpe...Full Story »

Kane Hemmings struck twice as Tranmere secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Swindon to boost their League Two automatic-promotion hopes.Paul Glatzel was also on target for second-placed Rovers.January signing Hemmings capitalised on a Swindon defensive lapse inside six minutes to slide past Robins goalkeeper Jojo Wollacott for his first Rovers goal.Micky Mellon’s men almost doubled their le...Full Story »

Jay Spearing could be a doubt again for Tranmere’s game with Swindon.The midfielder was forced off at half-time against Stevenage last week with a knock and was ruled out of Tranmere’s 1-1 draw with Barrow at the weekend.Forward Josh McPake may also miss out after he sustained an injury against Boro.Defender Tom Davies could be given a start after making the bench against Barrow foll...Full Story »

Swindon head coach Ben Garner questioned his side’s leadership qualities after Exeter came from behind to beat the Robins 2-1 thanks to two goals in the last six minutes.Joe Tomlinson’s opener looked to have set Swindon on course for victory before late strikes from Jevani Brown and Timothee Dieng turned the game on its head.Garner said: “We’ve got to grow the leadership ...Full Story »

On-loan Charlton striker Josh Davison is a doubt for Swindon’s Sky Bet League Two clash with Exeter at the County Ground.The 22-year-old was forced off at half-time during Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with Crawley with a hamstring problem and is unlikely to be fit.Wing-back Joe Tomlinson could be handed a debut after arriving at the club from Peterborough late on transfer deadline day.Jack Pay...Full Story »