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Antwoine Hackford has joined Swindon Town on Deadline Day Swindon Town FC

Swindon Town do deal for AFC Wimbledon forward in bid to replace qualities lost by Fletcher Holman's long-term injury

The Moonraker understands the deal was struck between clubs on Monday (August 31), and the player travelled to the County Ground on Tuesday morning (September 1) for a medical and to finalise the terms of the move.

01.09.26, 16:00 Updated 01.09.26, 16:00 3 Minute Read

Sam Morshead

Sam Morshead

Swindon Town have completed the permanent signing of AFC Wimbledon forward Antwoine Hackford.

The Robins have been searching for a suitable replacement for Fletcher Holman, who has been ruled out until the new year after undergoing hamstring surgery.

They believe they have found the right man in utility forward Hackford.

The 22-year-old has had a modest career to date, having come through the Sheffield United academy.

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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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