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What on earth is the Next Wave Championship? All you need to know about Swindon Town's new development competition

What is the New Wave Championship? How does it differ to previous development competitions Town have been involved in? And how does it tie in with Ian Holloway’s vision for the club? The Moonraker explores…

26.08.26, 21:18 Updated 26.08.26, 21:18

Sam Morshead

Sam Morshead

Swindon Town’s under-21s were involved in their second New Wave Championship outing of the season at Oxford United on Tuesday.

The Robins’ development side lost 3-2 down the A420, their second narrow defeat in two matches so far this term, following a 1-0 reverse against MK Dons.

But what is the New Wave Championship? How does it differ to previous development competitions Town have been involved in? And how does it tie in with Ian Holloway’s vision for the club?

The Moonraker explores…

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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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