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Swindon Town vs Accrington St

County Ground, Swindon18 April 2026 at 12:30
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Swindon Town

22
Away

Accrington ST

Referee: D. Brown

Match Events

Swindon Town
Accrington ST
Kick Off
1′
Josh Woods
Ollie Palmer

assist: Jake Thomas Batty

18′
Aaron Drinan
20′
26′
Freddie SassCharlie Brown
Half Time
Junior HoilettDarren Oldaker
58′
Thomas Wilson-BrownJames Scanlon
58′
63′Liam Coyle
72′
Isaac SinclairPaddy Madden
Ollie PalmerFletcher Holman
78′
Ollie ClarkeBilly Bodin
78′
Joe SnowdonJoel McGregor
78′
90+2′
Luke Butterfield
Full Time

Match Statistics

6Shots on Goal7
1Shots off Goal3
8Total Shots11
1Blocked Shots1
7Shots insidebox8
1Shots outsidebox3
7Fouls6
5Corner Kicks6
0Offsides4
33%Ball Possession67%
0Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
5Goalkeeper Saves4
247Total passes492
142Passes accurate391
57%Passes %79%
0expected_goals0
0goals_prevented0

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Swindon Town is 6.81, compared to 6.78 for Accrington ST. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Swindon Town's highest-rated starter is Connor Ripley (7.14), while Accrington ST's best-rated player is Farrend Rawson (7.05).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Swindon Town have contributed 42 goals and 19 assists this season, led by Aaron Drinan (22G). Accrington ST's starters account for 21 goals and 20 assists, spearheaded by Shaun Whalley (5G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Swindon Town deploy 3 defenders rated 6.75 on average, against Accrington ST's 3-man backline averaging 6.87. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Swindon Town field 4 midfielders averaging 6.75, versus Accrington ST's 4 rated 6.72. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Swindon Town start 3 forward(s) averaging 6.82, compared to 3 for Accrington ST averaging 6.76. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 67% for Swindon Town and 63% for Accrington ST. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Swindon Town's starters have collected 36 yellow cards this season, compared to 51 for Accrington ST. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Swindon Town's starting XI is 25.5 (youngest: Aidan Borland (18), oldest: Junior Hoilett (35)), while Accrington ST average 26.2 (youngest: Connor O'Brien (21), oldest: Shaun Whalley (38)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Swindon Town's starters average 28 league appearances each, versus 22 for Accrington ST. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Swindon Town3-4-2-13-4-1-2Accrington ST
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Ripley3Mabete22Knight-.16Wilson-.19Snowdon8Clarke25Borland26Batty23Drinan30Hoilett28Palmer13Wright17Matthews5Rawson3Sass38O'Brien6Coyle24Butterf.2Love7Whalley11Sinclair39Woods

Substitutes

Coach: Scott Holloway Ian

Substitutes

Coach: John Doolan

Swindon TownPosition StrengthAccrington ST
6.81
Avg Rating
6.78
7.14Goalkeeper (1 v 1)6.80
0G 2A0G 0A
6.75Defender (3 v 3)6.87
2G 0A4G 2A
6.75Midfielder (4 v 4)6.72
9G 8A2G 4A
6.82Forward (3 v 3)6.76
31G 9A15G 14A
Swindon Town3-4-2-1
1GoalkeeperConnor Ripley7.12A
3DefenderFilozofe Mabete6.81G
22DefenderJamie Knight-Lebel6.81G
16DefenderThomas Wilson-Brown6.7
19MidfielderJoe Snowdon6.63G5A
8MidfielderOllie Clarke6.96G1A
25MidfielderAidan Borland6.6
26MidfielderJake Thomas Batty6.92A
23ForwardAaron Drinan6.922G5A
30ForwardJunior Hoilett6.81G2A
28ForwardOllie Palmer6.88G2A
Accrington ST3-4-1-2
13GoalkeeperOliver Wright6.8
17DefenderDevon Matthews6.91G1A
5DefenderFarrend Rawson7.02G
3DefenderFreddie Sass6.71G1A
38MidfielderConnor O'Brien6.7
6MidfielderLiam Coyle6.81A
24MidfielderLuke Butterfield6.71G1A
2MidfielderDonald Love6.71G2A
7ForwardShaun Whalley6.85G10A
11ForwardIsaac Sinclair6.85G4A
39ForwardJosh Woods6.65G

Match Summary

Swindon Town and Accrington ST drew 2:2. The match was played in League Two 2025. Goals were scored by Josh Woods 1′, Ollie Palmer 18′, Aaron Drinan 20′, Luke Butterfield 90′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Swindon Town had 33% possession while Accrington ST held 67%. Swindon Town had 8 shots (6 on target) compared to 11 (7 on target) for Accrington ST. Swindon Town made 5 substitutions, Accrington ST made 2.

Rivalry since 2025

Swindon Town vs Accrington ST Head to Head Results

1 stretnutí
Swindon Town
0
wins
Drawn
0
Accrington ST
1
wins
Total goals
4 · 4.0/match
Both scored
0/1 · 0%
Over 2.5
1/1 · 100%

Recent Meetings

Highest-scoring game: 40 v 2025All 1 meetings

Recent Form

Swindon Town

LLDLWD

Accrington ST

LDDLLL

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Swindon Town4wins
3draws10 meetings
Accrington ST3wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.2

Average goals per game

70%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (56%) — the odds may underestimate Accrington ST.

Market Summary

Margin: 9.4%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 61.7%Draw 26.7%Away 21.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.623.754.75
Max1.623.754.75
Over 2.5: 51.8%Under 2.5: 51.8%
Market favourite:Swindon Town · Moderate favourite

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Swindon Town (62%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Swindon TownHalf-time:21Accrington ST
8Shots11
6Shots on target7

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
18/04/26Swindon Town2–2Accrington ST1.62/3.75/4.75
25/02/12Swindon Town2–0Accrington ST1.44/4.03/6.68
18/10/25Accrington ST4–0Swindon Town3.67/3.59/1.90
22/03/25Swindon Town0–0Accrington ST1.94/3.45/3.88
16/11/24Accrington ST2–2Swindon Town2.27/3.56/2.96
12/03/24Swindon Town1–2Accrington ST1.82/3.99/3.98
28/11/23Accrington ST3–4Swindon Town2.15/3.64/3.16
05/05/18Swindon Town3–0Accrington ST3.20/3.51/2.27
06/02/18Accrington ST2–1Swindon Town2.24/3.47/3.30
15/10/11Accrington ST0–2Swindon Town2.76/3.30/2.49

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Swindon Town

W 200D 107L 140
Over 2.554
Goals scored674

Away Record: Accrington ST

W 247D 169L 270
Over 2.550
Goals scored879

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 19 Apr 2026