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How do you solve a problem like Whaddon Road? Investigating Swindon Town's wretched record at Cheltenham

Swindon have played nine times at Whaddon Road, and never tasted victory, making Cheltenham the opponent Town have visited most often without coming away on top. That’s not just a bogey team, it’s a full-on snotty toddler.

11.10.24, 13:23 7 Min Read

by Sam MorsheadEditor

What is it about Cheltenham Town?

Swindon Town head down the A417 this weekend looking to reverse a hoodoo that has plagued the club throughout the 21st century.

How on earth do you win at Whaddon Road (sorry, the EV Charger Point Stadium)?

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