Swindon Town have had two League Two fixtures rescheduled to early kick-offs after being selected for live Sky Sports+ coverage. Next fixture: vs Grimsby (away, 2027-02-27) (16th in the table).
Which matches are affected?
The home clash against Crewe Alexandra at the County Ground on October 10 will now start at 12.30 pm, while the away trip to Newport County on November 21 has also been moved to a 12.30 pm kick-off. Both games will be broadcast live on Sky Sports+.
What’s the recent record against these opponents?
Swindon Town’s form against Crewe Alexandra has been poor, with just one win in their last nine meetings. Their last victory at home to Crewe came in the 2020-21 League One relegation season, with Scott Twine scoring a stoppage-time winner. Meanwhile, Rodney Parade has become a happier venue recently, with Ian Holloway securing wins on both visits as manager.
Why are these changes happening?
Under the new EFL TV deal, every League Two club must feature in at least 20 live broadcasts per season, including cup and midweek games. Swindon Town have so far only had two fixtures moved, but further disruptions are expected later in the campaign. Newport County have recently appointed Hayden Mullins as their new permanent manager following Christian Fuchs’ departure.
