Swindon Town's away match at Rotherham United has been rescheduled for a 12:30pm kick-off to accommodate live television coverage. This January fixture is one of two away games for Swindon with an early start this season, the other being at Newport County. Swindon currently sit 13th in League Two on 19 points after 14 games, with a record of five wins, four draws and five losses.
These adjustments come as part of the latest selections for EFL broadcast. Clubs in League Two are required to be featured live a minimum number of times each season, with midweek and cup games included in that tally. The televised schedule has been set.
Recent history favours Swindon
Swindon approach the game at the AESSEAL New York Stadium with a strong recent record in this fixture. The sides faced each other recently, where Swindon earned a home win. That last meeting was a 2-1 victory on Saturday 31 October, with goals from Jack Thomson and Joseph Hungbo in that match extended a positive pattern for Swindon. The club also recorded a large victory at Rotherham in a past league encounter and won there in a previous FA Cup tie after extra time. Swindon's last away defeat to Rotherham was many years ago. Their recent form over the last five games shows two wins, two draws and one loss.
Rotherham under pressure
The home team finds itself near the foot of the division, having won only a small number of its initial matches. This situation is increasing scrutiny on their manager. Swindon, positioned in the middle of the League Two table, see the game as an opportunity to improve their position. They are 12 points behind the league leaders. Their latest results show a mixed run of form, including a goalless draw at Bristol Rovers on Saturday 24 October and a 3-1 win at Barnet on Tuesday 20 October. They have scored 15 goals and conceded 17 this season.
The trip to South Yorkshire covers a considerable distance by road, meaning the earlier start time presents a notable change for away fans. Swindon's attention now shifts to their upcoming league match at home against Grimsby on Saturday 14 November. Grimsby currently sit 6th in the table. The team's top scorer this season is A. Drinan with 22 goals in 40 appearances.
The original report is at Sky Sports
