Swindon Town will compete in the Vertu Trophy group stage against Plymouth Argyle and Newport County. The draw for the Vertu Trophy has been made, with Swindon Town in Group E.

What's at stake?

The team will face a Premier League under-21 side, to be decided on June 25. The possible under-21 sides include Arsenal, Brentford, Brighton & Hove Albion, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Fulham, Ipswich Town, or Tottenham Hotspur.

Previous encounters

Swindon Town last faced Plymouth in the Vertu Trophy in 2022, losing 3-1 at the Nigel Eady County Ground. They had previously won 3-1 at Home Park in the 2021/22 season. Newport were also in the same group during the 2021/22 season, with Swindon beating them 1-0 thanks to a goal from Jordan Lyden.

Current context

| Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 9th in England League Two, 75 pts, 22W-9D-15L from 46 games | | Recent form | LLDLW | | Last result | Swindon Town 1-2 Chesterfield (2026-05-02) | Swindon Town will look to make a strong impression in the Vertu Trophy, after being thrown out of the competition last season due to fielding ineligible players.

What comes next?

The team will face their group stage opponents, with the aim of progressing to the knockout stages. With a smaller squad expected this season, more young players may be given a chance to shine. Ian Holloway has taken the competition seriously in previous seasons, and it remains to be seen how he will approach it this term. The Vertu Trophy provides an opportunity for Swindon Town to test their skills against strong opponents and gain valuable experience.