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In a competition that already has more complex rules around selection, Holloway has to contend with various injuries and suspension in picking his side for Tuesday night’s fixture (November 11).
10.11.25News
Holloway is keen to create a broader operation, and meetings have taken place with chairman Clem Morfuni and chief executive Anthony Hall over the past fortnight about how that might look.
Kirkman had only just returned to the Town matchday squad after a separate and prolonged injury absence when he fractured his toe at the New York Stadium.
EXCLUSIVE: Senior officials at the club have been pushing for the release of these documents for several months. Trust STFC have agreed to the proposal on the basis that none of the accounts are redacted in any way.
Newport will now visit the County Ground on Friday, January 9. The game will start at 8pm, and will be carried live by Sky Sports Football. The two other matches have been shifted to 12.30pm kickoffs on Saturdays
07.11.25News
Murphy, who has spent a stint out injured in recent weeks, will join up with the Irish group ahead of games against England and Andorra in mid-November.
Ehibhatiomhan’s presence in the team likely means a slight twist in approach from Swindon. Where Drinan offers significant distance covered, at both ends of the field, the youngster is more effective with ball at feet, running at opponents.
Snowdon withdrew from training at Beversbrook on Thursday, complaining of soreness in a hamstring. He will not be risked against Tranmere, as the Town medical team take a closer look at the problem.
The Aston Villa loanee has been perhaps Swindon’s most consistent player over the course of the campaign, steadily growing into his role on the left. He has played more league minutes than any other outfield player in the Robins’ squad, in the league.
Additional speakers for the public address system and some safety barrier work still remains outstanding. However, Anthony Hall is confident this will have been completed in time for the visit of Bolton.
06.11.25News
The game is scheduled for the weekend of December 6 and 7. It could be chosen for live TV coverage. If not, it will be a 3pm kickoff on Saturday, December 6.
03.11.25News
ANALYSIS: Oldaker is an old-fashioned vibes player, as dashing on the ball as in the mirror. But over recent weeks, he has found himself in and out of favour. And Ian Holloway appears to have struggled to find him a preferred role.
03.11.25Matchday
Drinan will be missing for league matches against Tranmere Rovers, Fleetwood Town and Grimsby Town. The Irishman will be a considerable absence for Swindon.
02.11.25News
The on-loan wing-back is still reporting soreness in his ankle, though Swindon's medical team are not concerned about the possibility of a long-term issue. Ryan Tafazolli has also been ruled out of the fixture
30.10.25News
The teenager has produced a series of clean sheets - including a run of five in a row in September - proving himself to be crucial to his temporary side's fortunes.
29.10.25News
SPECIAL REPORT: October 28 marks the first anniversary of Holloway's first day in the job. The Moonraker details how he has helped turn a fumbling team into promotion challengers, influenced ownership, and made a significant impact right across the club.
29.10.25Features
Munroe suffered the injury during the second half of the stalemate, and had to be helped down the tunnel. Manager Ian Holloway did not indicate that his medical team is massively worried.
26.10.25News
That those pockets of supporters deemed it necessary to boo in that instance, given the context of the game within the season, and the form of the opposition, speaks oh so loudly to the scars of the past decade.
26.10.25Opinion
Butterworth was only introduced as a second-half substitute at the Wham Stadium but was unable to complete the game after picking up the problem in innocuous circumstances.
24.10.25News
ANALYSIS: For 10 or so second-half minutes, just after Alassana Jatta had restored Notts County’s lead and before Aaron Drinan nudged home Swindon Town’s equaliser, a familiar feeling began to spread across the County Ground.
21.10.25Matchday
Swindon have been without an academy manager since Mark Moss left the position in order to pursue a career outside of football. Bell will be integral to a revamp in the pathway at the County Ground
21.10.25News
Tafazolli withdrew just before the start of the second half at Accrington Stanley while Butterworth had to limp out of the game in the final minutes at the Wham Stadium, leaving Swindon with just nine players on the pitch.
20.10.25News
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.
Murphy returned from international duty with Ireland's under-21s complaining of the problem. He missed the trip to Accrington Stanley at the weekend and will not be available for Tuesday night's clash with Notts.
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