MATCHWATCH : Swindon Town (a)

[Royal Ginger]

Saw an approximately 11 year old wearing full Swindon gear in the Dolan on Saturday. Became ashamed at myself for silently mulling over ‘what age is it appropriate to give a child grief?’ and chastised myself for having such a thought.

[Sutekh]

When : Tuesday 2nd September 2025, 7pm
Where : County Ground, County Road, Swindon, SN1 2ED
Capacity :

A visit to Swindon isn't usually very good for Reading given there have been 24 defeats at the County Ground in 49 attempts. There have been just 8 Reading victories there since hostilities started way back in 1920 and Reading have lost every cup game played in this part of Wiltshire (albeit only 2 FA Cup ties; a 4-2 loss in November 1962 and a 4-0 stuffing back in January 1975).

[b]H

Went to the 0-4 , it was Nov 1974, obvs miserable. We were doing well at the time, recently gave Div 1 Burnley a close game but got hammered here. Only thing I recall is Robin Friday having a severe asthma attack or whatever on half way line and going off.

I’m sure we’ve won at Swindon in FA Cup. 1893?

Yes we did in 1894, long before either club was a league club so that’s why I missed it

Possibly the most pointless ever victory by Reading. In the following round we got a trip to Preston so if only we’d lost at Swindon it could have been them facing the 18-0 loss.

[Snowflake Royal]

Saw an approximately 11 year old wearing full Swindon gear in the Dolan on Saturday. Became ashamed at myself for silently mulling over ‘what age is it appropriate to give a child grief?’ and chastised myself for having such a thought.

I feel like that's a 'make eye contact, hold for slightly too long with a gentle glare, look away shaking head in disgust' at most.

Much younger and its a loud tut.

Much older and it's a grumbled 'stupid swindon scum'

[Esteban]

Saw an approximately 11 year old wearing full Swindon gear in the Dolan on Saturday. Became ashamed at myself for silently mulling over ‘what age is it appropriate to give a child grief?’ and chastised myself for having such a thought.

I feel like that's a 'make eye contact, hold for slightly too long with a gentle glare, look away shaking head in disgust' at most.

Much younger and its a loud tut.

Much older and it's a grumbled 'stupid swindon scum'

But open season for the parents. Seriously poor form allowing the kid to wear the full kit of a rival.

[Jerry St Clair]

I’m sure we’ve won at Swindon in FA Cup. 1893?

Yes, 1894. We won 2-0 in the fourth qualifying round at The Croft, not the County Ground. So, Sutekh remains correct

[skipper]

Swindon currently have Princeton Ehibhatiomhan on loan from Southampton, so we could see the brothers go head to head!

Kinda exciting that.

And of course Matt Richie is a former Robin too. Could be his debut back at the country ground? Loads going on in this match!

They have started the league well, and won't be the drubbing we gave them last time!

Kelvin’s three week prognosis is not up until next week so sadly not much chance of seeing them both on the pitch tomorrow.

Thanks for the update. That's a shame for everyone! Princeton s a bit of a handful btw. Should be a good match!

[Mr Angry]

Sorry to be pedantic but we aren't playing Swindon Town; we are playing Ian Holloway's Swindon Town, that new team formed when a famous ex player/manager joins a team as their manager. (see also Frank Lampard's Coventry City, Wayne Rooney's Plymouth Argyle) and which is always referred to as such in the media (especially Sky Sports).

[MartinRdg]

Sorry to be pedantic but we aren't playing Swindon Town; we are playing Ian Holloway's Swindon Town, that new team formed when a famous ex player/manager joins a team as their manager. (see also Frank Lampard's Coventry City, Wayne Rooney's Plymouth Argyle) and which is always referred to as such in the media (especially Sky Sports).

And Paul Ince's Reading (sorry!)

[Mr Angry]

Sorry to be pedantic but we aren't playing Swindon Town; we are playing Ian Holloway's Swindon Town, that new team formed when a famous ex player/manager joins a team as their manager. (see also Frank Lampard's Coventry City, Wayne Rooney's Plymouth Argyle) and which is always referred to as such in the media (especially Sky Sports).

And Paul Ince's Reading (sorry!)

I have been in therapy to try to get me over that period of my life! I have been triggered now!!!

[morganb]

Ian Royal's Hob Nob Anyone?

[AthleticoSpizz]

A:lol:

[The Cube]

And while we're being pedantic, Kelvin's brother's name is Princewill, not Princeton.

[Clyde1998]

Starting XI:
Stevens
Abrefa - Stickland - Dorsett - Ryan
Sackey - Fraser - Doyle
Barough - Marriott - Okine-Peters

Subs: Rowley; Ritchie; Duah; Beacroft; Borgnis; Spencer; Evans

[Mid Sussex Royal]

Swindon have made 9 changes from their win at Crewe, but Ollie Palmer starts.

Princewill E & Bodin also start.

James Earnshaw says their line up is "very strong"

[Clyde1998]

Swindon have made 9 changes from their win at Crewe, but Ollie Palmer starts.

Princewill E & Bodin also start.

James Earnshaw says their line up is "very strong"

Think strong is relative. They usually play as many U21s they can in this competition, but are playing a much stronger side than that tonight.

[Esteban]

Swindon have made 9 changes from their win at Crewe, but Ollie Palmer starts.

Princewill E & Bodin also start.

James Earnshaw says their line up is "very strong"

Palmer up against Stickland is a frightening prospect.

[Snowflake Royal]

Starting XI:
Stevens
Abrefa - Stickland - Dorsett - Ryan
Sackey - Fraser - Doyle
Barough - Marriott - Okine-Peters

Subs: Rowley; Ritchie; Duah; Beacroft; Borgnis; Spencer; Evans

Want to see something from Sackey tonight, he's been bubbling around the edges for a little while.

I hope to see Borgnis as well, who had some tidy play in pre-season. And a bow from Ritchie would be nice

[skipper]

Significantly against the run of play that

Well taken by Princewill though

[Clyde1998]

Poor goal to concede to Princewill.

[Snowflake Royal]

Abrefa must have been unsighted on where the ball was going somehow, because he just stands there and lets his man run through free on goal.