The first Tuesday night of the 2019/20 season as the Cobblers travel to the County Ground with a 7.45 pm kick-off. After a disappointing game against Macclesfield on Saturday at the PTS Academy Stadium.
In this preview, we will get you up to date with everything you need to know before today’s game including; Last 6 games, Last Game, Head to Head, Summer signings and much much more.
Head to head.
The Cobblers have played Swindon 134 times 68 of these games coming at away at the County Ground and the Cobblers have only won 12 of them.
Last 6 AWAY meetings
Here is a look back at when the Cobblers last visited the County Ground
Matt Taylor’s free-kick rescued a point for Swindon as they came from behind against Northampton at the County Ground.
The home side should have broken the deadlock after just seven minutes when James Dunne had his close-range shot saved by David Cornell.
Swindon came close to taking the lead again as clever link-up play eventually saw Cornell deny Marc Richards with another save.
Northampton had to wait until the 22nd minute before their first real opportunity fell to Sam Hoskins, who broke free before seeing his shot parried against the post.
The visitors came alive after the break and almost went ahead through Andy Williams, only for Swindon’s Taylor to deny him a chance from six yards out.
However, they didn’t have to wait long for their goal which came in the 58th minute when John-Joe O’Toole volleyed in from a Hoskins cross.
But Swindon responded in emphatic fashion, Taylor curling his free-kick into the top corner from 25 yards out.
Last time out
Theo Archibald scored a last-minute winner as Macclesfield’s first game since Sol Campbell’s departure ended in a dramatic 2-1 victory over Northampton.
Danny Whitaker was in temporary charge after Campbell left on Thursday and his side led at half-time through Ben Stephens’ strike. Jordan Turnbull equalised, only for Archibald to win it at the death.
Joe Ironside headed an early chance wide for the visitors but Northampton pressed for the opening goal with Matty Warburton off-target from long range and Scott Wharton heading over. Macclesfield struck against the run of play six minutes before half-time when Archibald’s perfect through ball was swept into the bottom corner by Stephens.
Jak McCourt smashed a post with a free-kick in first-half stoppage-time and David Cornell was at full stretch to deny Stephens a second after half-time.
Northampton levelled with 18 minutes to go when Charlie Goode flicked on a corner and Turnbull poked in at the back post.
Andy Williams missed an open goal three minutes later and that proved costly when Archibald found the bottom corner in the last minute.
Match report supplied by PA Media.
Exeter and Swindon shared the spoils in an entertaining 1-1 League Two draw at St James Park.
Substitute Matt Jay gave the Grecians the lead, turning in Lee Martin’s cross, but debutant Eoin Doyle grabbed a deserved equaliser two minutes from time for the Robins.
Swindon named new signing Doyle in their starting line-up and it was the Bradford loanee that came closest to breaking the deadlock. He struck the base of the post following a swift
Robins counter attack, one of many that caused Exeter problems in the first half.
Exeter struggled to create anything of note in the first half and Jake Taylor’s speculative long-ranger, which was held by Luke McCormick was the closest they came to a breakthrough.
Taylor went off injured early in the second half and it was his replacement, Jay, who broke the deadlock on 72 minutes when he turned in Lee Martin’s fierce drive.
Jay almost added a second, but his shot was blocked on the line by team-mate Dean Moxey and it proved costly as, with two minutes remaining, debutant Doyle turned in a Zeki Fryers cross to earn Swindon a deserved point.
Match report supplied by PA Media.
Swindon Summer Signings
Richie Wellens thoughts ahead of the match.
“We’ll give them as much chance possible and wait until tomorrow morning. But I’d say they are struggling at the moment. It’s the first time this season we’ve had to change personnel – apart from Jerry Yates’ suspension. If we are without Keshi and Lloyd then we’ll have to change the way we play a bit because we won’t have the same pace.”
Officials
CRAIG HICKS has been confirmed as the official who will take charge of Swindon vs Cobblers. Mr Hicks was the last man in the middle for the Cobblers away to Crawley in League 2 on the 8.12.2018 when the Cobblers won 1-0.
Assistants: Matthew Lee and Mike Desborough
Fourth Official: Robert Massey-Ellis
Away Fan Guide
Directions
Travelling from the Midlands:
Take the M40 to Junction 9. Then take the A43, A34 and then the A420 into Swindon.
At Drakes’ Roundabout turn onto Queen’s Drive. At the next set of roundabouts take 3rd exit onto County Road, the entrance to the stadium is the first right.
Travelling by train
From the front of the station turn left onto Station Road. Facing the White House pub, head right onto Corporation Street.
At the traffic lights turn left onto Manchester Road. At the end of Manchester Road turn right onto County Road.
The entrance to the stadium is the second left. This walk should take approximately 10 minutes.
Parking
Parking for away fans are located within the stadium complex priced at £10. There are 12 allocated Disabled bays.
There is also parking at St Joseph’s School behind the Ground on Ocotal Way. A space at the school costs £5.
The postcode for St Joseph’s is SN3 3LR.
Food Outlets
There is a brilliant burger bar located within the main car park, while there are a Burger King and a Fish & Chips shop just across the road from the ground.
Snacks are also served in Bar 71, which is located at the end of the Arkells Stand by the Stratton Bank, while there are several food and drink options available in the concourses.
BAR 71
Bar 71 opens from noon on a Saturday and 6.00 pm for an evening kick-off.
Bar 71 is located towards the Stratton Bank at the end of the Arkells Stand.
The bar serves both draught beer and lager as well as serving a selection of snacks. If you would like to book your coach in for entry, please call 0844 880 1099.
Should you have particular requests or queries before your visit to The Energy Check County Ground then please do not hesitate to contact Jason McGinley, the club’s Disabled Liaison Officer, on 0871 876 1993 or email jason@swindontownfc.co.uk.
COME ON YOU COBBLERS