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Swindon Town selection for EFL Trophy test against Reading set to underline newfound strength in depth

While there may be academy youngsters among the substitutes, Holloway is expected to name a starting XI packed with experience.

02.09.25, 11:30 Updated 25.10.25, 00:30 4 Minute Read

Sam Morshead

Sam Morshead

Twenty-four hours after the summer transfer window closed, comes an immediate chance for Swindon Town to showcase their newfound strength in depth.

Ian Holloway now has variety and ability across his squad, with every position in his preferred 3-5-2 covered with at least one deputy.

He also has the flexibility to swap out his starting XIs, and change systems in-match, with the option for either direct or intricate football.

And on Tuesday, fans will get the perfect illustration of the veritable shed-full of tools at his disposal.

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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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