Swindon Town secured a convincing 4-0 win over Swindon Supermarine in a disrupted friendly match. Aaron Drinan was the star of the show, netting a superb hat-trick in the first half.

What happened?

The match was dominated by Swindon Town, with Drinan's goals showcasing his quality. The team played with a 4-3-3 formation, with full-backs hugging the touchline and wide men looking to get down the sides.

Width is back

After a discombobulated second half of the last season, Swindon Town's new formation looked promising, with the team carrying a threat down both flanks. The left side, previously in flux, and the right, shut down by Joe Snowdon's injury, now looked more balanced.

The trialists

Four trialists, Favour Onukwuli, Marley Rose, Cerny Ando, and Goran Babic, were given an opportunity to impress, with Babic showing great promise as an energetic and technically sound midfielder. As of 07 Jul 2026, Swindon Town is 9th in League Two, with 75 points from 46 games, and a recent form of LLDLW.

Playing to Drinan's strengths

The team's strategy seemed to be geared towards playing to Drinan's strengths, with the striker being energetic off the ball in a strong press. This approach looked like it could pay off, with Drinan's goals demonstrating his ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities.