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Ollie Clarke gets one-match ban after Swindon Town finally learn reason for captain's red card... nearly two days later

And The Moonraker understands Swindon had to wait until 10am on Monday morning (October 20) to learn the full extent of the decision, and the impact on team selection.

20.10.25, 11:05 3 Min Read

by Sam MorsheadEditor

Swindon Town captain Ollie Clarke will serve a one-match ban after the reasons for his red card at Accrington Stanley were confirmed by the match officials.

Referee Alan Young dismissed Clarke in the 37th minute of the 4-0 defeat at the Wham Stadium, following a collision with Alex Henderson on the edge of the Town box.

Reports on Saturday indicated Young had reached for the red for violent conduct, as there was a suggestion Clarke had led with an elbow.

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