How do you solve a problem like Swindon Town's set-piece defence?
18.11.24, 16:05 Updated 05.06.25, 20:03 7 Minute Read
Sam Morshead
Let’s talk about set-pieces.
Swindon Town’s fragility from corners and free-kicks has shown no sign of easing since Ian Holloway’s arrival, despite the new manager focusing heavily on the issue in training.
Town have now conceded nine goals from dead-ball situations this season (plus a penalty) in 16 matches: the second worst record in League Two alongside Morecambe (10 goals plus three penalties). They have also contrived to allow 63 attempts on goal from these passages of play.
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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.