Swindon Town player ratings from the 1-1 draw at Accrington Stanley revealed a host of perfect scores despite the result extending a frustrating winless run. The Robins fought back from a goal conceded after just 22 seconds to earn a point at the Nigel Eady County Ground on Saturday, a result that leaves them 12th in League Two on 11 points after eight games.
Joseph Hungbo's 31st-minute equaliser, assisted by Dan Butler's overlapping run and cross, cancelled out Josh Woods' shock opener for the hosts. The draw means Swindon have now gone five matches without a victory, a sequence that includes four defeats and this solitary point.
Player performances
Nine Swindon Town players were awarded a rating of 10 for their contributions in the stalemate. Goalkeeper Connor Ripley earned top marks, with his long pass releasing Aaron Drinan on a break that should have brought an assist. The defensive unit was also flawless, with summer signing Stefan Negru underlining his importance with a key late block to prevent a loss. Full-backs James Ball and Dan Butler, who provided the assist, both received perfect scores.
In midfield, Ollie Clarke operated as the central attacking midfielder and was a constant driving force. On the wings, Paul Glatzel on the right and goalscorer Joseph Hungbo on the left were both rated at 10, with Hungbo's desire to get on the ball changing the game after a slow start. Up front, striker Aaron Drinan, the club's top scorer this season with 22 goals in 40 appearances, also earned a perfect rating despite missing a clear chance after racing clear.
Substitute Danny Butterworth made a significant impact after coming on, wriggling clear to play in Matty Virtue and securing a 10. Billy Kirkman also entered the fray late on.
Key moments
The match turned on moments of individual quality and missed opportunities. After Ripley's long ball sent Drinan through with pace on the defenders, the striker could not find the finish. Butterworth's clever play created another opening, while Accrington barely threatened after their early goal. The resilience shown, particularly through Negru's defensive work, salvaged a point from a difficult position.
Manager Gavin Gunning will take heart from the collective performance as he looks to halt the slide in form. The team's recent results, show a need to convert positive displays into wins. Attention now turns to halting this run, with the next chance coming on the road.
Swindon Town travel to face Rochdale, who are 16th, on Saturday 3 October.
The original report is at swindonadvertiser.co.uk
