Matchday
The day the County Ground rediscovered its voice: New manager, new shape, but can it be a new start?
Yes, it was only the cup. Yes, it was only Colchester. Yes, it was not exactly a dominant performance. But there were three key positives which everyone associated with the club can take into the relegation battle that is to follow.
03.11.24, 15:51 Updated 05.06.25, 20:08 9 Minute Read
Sam Morshead
Well, that was different.
Swindon Town reached the hallowed ground of the second round of the FA Cup thanks to an extra-time victory over Colchester United at the County Ground.
Those of you who had promised family a Christmas shopping day on the weekend of November 30 – because “we definitely won’t be playing” – had better come up with some excuses fast.
Yes, it was only the cup. Yes, it was only Colchester. Yes, it was not exactly a dominant performance.
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