Match report: Swindon 1 - 3 Town

Oct 13 2008 by Dougie Thomson, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

An 11th goal of the season for former Reading man Cox after Andy Butler ended Michael Timlin’s darting run into the penalty area would have provided a timely tonic.

But instead of being level at 1-1, Swindon found themselves two down – and a stream of home supporters in a 7,071 County Ground crowd headed for the exits as the remainder vented their frustration at Malpas.

There was only enjoyment for the travelling faithful, who were treated to Town’s slickest display under Stan Ternent, and could have had far more than three goals to enjoy.

Ternent’s team, with Roberts making the most of the rescinding of his Johnstone’s Paint Trophy red card at Darlington and Ian Craney a surprise inclusion after passing a late fitness test after a hamstring injury, looked sharp from the off.

And it didn’t take long for them to exploit a Swindon defence who looked as if they’d only met on the morning of the match.