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Swindon Town need to rediscover their attacking touch Carlos Green

The numbers behind Swindon Town's attacking problems, and why Ian Holloway believes his full-backs matter

ANALYSIS: This is not a team peppering opposition goals with shots and failing to take its chances. Swindon aren't shooting enough in the first place.

25.09.26, 13:36 Updated 25.09.26, 13:42 8 Minute Read

Ian Holloway did not need much time to consider his answer when asked why Swindon Town's goals had started to dry up.

"Full-backs. Where are they? They've gone. Who crosses the balls for me?"

It was a direct response to a problem which has become increasingly apparent during Town's recent run of defeats.

Swindon followed consecutive 3-1 victories over Port Vale and Colchester United by scoring just once in their next four matches in all competitions.

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Sam Morshead

Sam Morshead is the founder and editor of The Moonraker. He was previously the chief sports writer at the Swindon Advertiser, head of sport at Total Swindon, and has been a Swindon Town fan since 1994.

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