Swindon Town play host to Shrewsbury at their County Ground on day 5 of the new League Two campaign. The Robins have been having their ups and downs in the early stages of the season, but they are surely capable of matching the struggling Shrews in front of home fans. Forward Harry Smith is rated doubtful for the home side after picking up a knock in a midweek loss to Barnet.
Shrewsbury, on the other hand, have been struggling on the travels in the new campaign, with the team losing each of their three away games in all competitions. As Michael Appleton’s men experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 4-1 loss at Notts County, we predict that the hosts are going to pick up all three points from Saturday’s encounter. There are no fresh injury worries in the away team ahead of the trip to Wiltshire.
This match will be played on 23 August 2025
at 15:00
Founded by Reverend William Pitt of Liddington in 1879, Swindon Town are an English football club which compete in the League Two. The Robins welcome their rivals at County Ground, the stadium which can hold up to 15,728 spectators (all-seated), with the team wearing red shirts and white shorts when playing at home.
Gray is the dominant colour of the club which turned professional in 1894. Oxford United are considered the team’s main rivals, but the Robins have rivalries with Bristol City, Bristol Rovers, and Reading as well. In 1969 Swindon Town did remarkably well to win the English League Cup, with the team beating Arsenal 3-1 in the title game at Wembley Stadium.
John Trollope is the club’s player with most appearances as he played 889 first-team games from 1960 to 1980. Premier League attacker Charlie Austin is one of the most notable footballers who played for Swindon Town in the past.