Swindon’s play-off hopes were handed a damaging blow as centre-back Omar Beckles scored either side of the break as 10-man Leyton Orient celebrated a 2-1 League Two victory in Wiltshire.On-loan Charlton striker Josh Davison pulled a goal back with a late strike but the visitors held on for maximum points.A first half with few chances saw Beckles score against the run of play midway through...Full Story »

Swindon full-back Rob Hunt will miss the Sky Bet League Two clash with Leyton Orient due to an ankle injury.The right-back left the ground on crutches after being forced off during the 4-1 win over Harrogate on Good Friday.Mandela Egbo, who made the first two goals for Louie Barry at Harrogate, went off with cramp midway through the second half but will be available.Leading scorer Harry McKirdy ...Full Story »

Ben Garner has challenged his Swindon players to keep showing a ruthless streak if they are to grab a Sky Bet League Two play-off spot.Following two games without netting, the Robins reignited their top-seven push with a 4-1 win in which on-loan strikers Louie Barry and Josh Davison both bagged braces.The pair’s potency was timely, with 18-goal leading scorer Harry McKirdy still yet to ret...Full Story »

Swindon offered a timely reminder of their play-off credentials as Louie Barry and Josh Davison both bagged braces in a thumping 4-1 win at Harrogate.Luke Armstrong grabbed the hosts’ consolation in the fourth minute of stoppage time, but the victory kept Ben Garner’s men, who had gone into the game without a win in three games, on the coat-tails of the top seven.Harrogate, meanwhile...Full Story »

Harrogate goalkeeper Mark Oxley is out of Friday’s League Two clash with Swindon after breaking his leg.An X-ray has revealed the 31-year-old, who walked off the pitch after sustaining his injury at Salford on Saturday, has fractured his left fibula and will not play again this season.Oxley’s misfortune means Joe Cracknell, who replaced him at the weekend, is manager Simon Weaver&rsq...Full Story »

Ben Garner insists the Sky Bet League Two play-off race is not over yet after with Newport nicked a 1-0 win at Swindon courtesy of a Dion Conroy own goal.The Exiles had only registered one shot on goal over 90 minutes but scored late as the Swindon captain bundled a cross into his net.Robins boss Garner said: “It’s not like we aren’t creating or aren’t looking like scorin...Full Story »

Newport’s Sky Bet League Two play-off hopes were boosted as Dion Conroy’s 89th-minute own goal saw them secure a 1-0 victory at Swindon.Louis Reed almost marked his return from suspension by gifting the Exiles an early goal, with Robbie Willmott intercepting a pass on the edge of the box but overpowering the final ball.The hosts controlled the majority of the first half as Swindon we...Full Story »

Swindon will have Jake O’Brien and Louis Reed available for Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two meeting with Newport.On-loan Crystal Palace defender O’Brien has overcome illness, while midfielder Reed has completed a two-match ban following his dismissal in last month’s 2-1 win over Sutton.Teenage forward Harry Parsons, who has been used predominantly as a substitute this seaso...Full Story »

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 »