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Taking the lead: Addressing Swindon Town's habit of chasing games will be key to reversing League Two slide

In total this season, Town have had their noses in front for 308 minutes. Just 16 per cent of all the gametime played. Chasing a game takes its toll, both...

06.11.24, 14:43 Updated 05.06.25, 20:09 7 Minute Read

Sam Morshead

Sam Morshead

What is it about Swindon Town and conceding the first goal?

The Ian Holloway era has begun with two come-from-behind victories, following a last-gasp equaliser in the game which the incoming manager spent barking instructions from between season-ticket holders in the Arkell’s Stand.

And that is a continuation of a trend.

Swindon have made an unhappy habit of falling behind in matches this season, giving themselves extra work to do.

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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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