Swindon Town kicked off their pre-season with a 4-0 win over Swindon Supermarine, thanks to a hat-trick from Aaron Drinan. The match, played at the Imagine Cruising Stadium, saw Drinan score his first goal after a long ball forward from Trialist A.

What happened?

The game was disrupted due to an injury to Marine goalkeeper Luke Purnell, who collided with his own defender. After an hour's delay, the match resumed with two 30-minute halves.

Drinan stepped up to score a penalty after Trialist B was chopped down in the area. He then scored his third goal with a half-volley into the back of the net.

Why it matters for Swindon Town

The win is a positive start for Swindon Town, who are currently 9th in League Two with 75 points, 12 points behind leaders Bromley. The team's recent form has been LLDLW, with their last result being a 1-2 loss to Chesterfield on 2026-05-02.

What comes next?

Swindon Town will look to build on this win as they prepare for the new season. With a well-coordinated press, the team was able to block any attempted skirmishes from Marine. Joe Snowdon had a shot from range tipped over the bar, and Matty Virtue almost latched onto his passes in the area.

The team's intensity dropped in the second half, but they still had some openings, with both trialists firing over from the side of the box. Ollie Palmer scored the fourth goal with a header after a shot from Joel McGregor was denied by the goalkeeper.

As of 07 Jul 2026, Swindon Town has scored 70 goals and conceded 59, with a goal difference of +11. The team will look to improve their form and climb the league table in the upcoming season.