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Swindon Town focus on core squad as pre-season friendlies begin, with remaining trialists all departing

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04.07.25, 09:00 Updated 11.08.25, 13:03 5 Minute Read

Sam Morshead

Sam Morshead

The new-look Swindon Town will step out for their first pre-season friendly on Saturday (July 5), but don’t expect to see ‘A Trialist’ anywhere on their teamsheet.

The Robins take on Swindon Supermarine in their traditional friendly opener at the Webbs Wood Stadium, with the game providing the stage for several new signings to introduce themselves to supporters.

James Ball, Darren Oldaker, Filozofe Mabete, Joe Snowdon, Lewis Ward and Jake Tabor are all set to feature.

However, The Moonraker understands no trialists will be included within the matchday squad.

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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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