Swindon Town fans will be able to watch their opening match of the League Two season at Northampton live from their living rooms. The match is one of 25 games across the Championship, League One, and League Two being broadcast live on Sky Sports during the usual TV blackout. Fans will be able to tune in using Sky Sports +, as was the case last weekend in the Carabao Cup against Cardiff City. Pubs around Swindon, like The Merlin, are also known to be screening the match live for those who want to watch with fellow Town fans.
What happened?
Swindon Town will face Northampton Town in their opening match of the League Two season, with the match being broadcast live on Sky Sports. The match is a crucial one for Swindon Town, who will be looking to make a strong start to the season after finishing last season with just one win in their final seven games.
Why it matters for Swindon Town
The match is a chance for Swindon Town to put last year's disappointments behind them and start the season on a positive note. The team will be hoping to make a strong start to the season and put themselves in contention for a playoff spot.
What comes next?
Swindon Town will be looking to build on their performance in the Carabao Cup, where they lost to Cardiff City. The team will be hoping to make a strong start to the season and put themselves in contention for a playoff spot. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 9th in England League Two, 75 pts, 22W-9D-15L from 46 games, recent form LLDLW. Goals this season: 70 scored, 59 conceded (+11 goal difference). Title race: 12 points behind leaders Bromley. Next fixture: vs Grimsby (away, 2027-02-27) (7th in the table).
