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There are still several recruitment strands which may have a way to run, as the Robins look to build a squad capable of securing promotion from League Two. Here, The Moonraker runs down what is left to do, what might be done, and what to look out for over the coming week.

Swindon are full of walking wounded at present. Joe Snowdon is targeting a return against Oldham Athletic on August 29, while Sam Inwood faces a further fortnight on the sidelines with a hamstring issue of his own.

EXCLUSIVE: The Moonraker understands Swindon made an ultimately unsuccessful attempt to sign Joe O’Brien-Whitmarsh on a permanent deal from Southampton.

Pearman did not train with the Town squad at the County Ground on Friday, but is expected to be available off the bench to manager Ian Holloway at Sixfields.

The Moonraker has seen correspondence between a supporter and stadium manager Noel Jeffs, in which he confirms the restrictions are in place for all League Two matches this season.

The Australian is now eligible for inclusion in manager Ian Holloway’s matchday squad, and he will certainly be involved at Sixfields. In fact, The Moonraker understands Majekodunmi stands a chance of starting the match at the heart of the back four, following injury to Sam Inwood.

EXCLUSIVE: There is no obligation on the part of academy players to take the pro offer – Botan Ameen declined the same sort of deal a year ago in an effort to hurry through his switch to Norwich. Swindon, however, are hopeful that sort of situation will not develop for either player this time around.

Majekodunmi was brought to the club by first-team coach David Carney during pre-season, after chairman Clem Morfuni expressed a desire to see an Australian within the senior squad.