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Gillingham trip in store for Swindon Town youngsters in second round of FA Youth Cup

Town secured their place in round two with a 3-1 victory over Newport County at the Nigel Eady County Ground on Tuesday (October 29).

01.11.24, 16:22 3 Min Read

by Sam MorsheadEditor

Swindon Town's under-18s will face Gillingham in the second round of the FA Youth Cup.

Town secured their place in round two with a 3-1 victory over Newport County at the Nigel Eady County Ground on Tuesday (October 29).

Goals from captain Ant McCormick, Miles Obodo, and Botan Ameen booked the Robins safe passage to the next stage of the competition.

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