Matchday
It's not just a cup game: Trip to Salford City is the biggest match of Swindon Town's season so far... here's why
Look closely at the context of this game, and what is at stake, and its profile increases by several orders of magnitude. The age-old football cliché insists that every game is the biggest game. This one actually is.
19.01.26, 17:11 7 Min Read
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by Sam MorsheadEditor
For some, Swindon Town’s trip to Salford City on Tuesday night is an FA Cup free hit.
At the heart of a critical run of three league matches against promotion rivals, the clash offers the relief of a shot at a big boy – the winner will travel to Manchester City in round four.
But look more closely at the context of this game, and what is at stake, and its profile increases by several orders of magnitude.
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