Swindon 3-1 Tranmere
Updated
Swindon won: Swindon 3-1 Tranmere in the League Two (Round 29) on Tue, 28 Jan 2025 at The Nigel Eady County Ground, Swindon, Wiltshire. Swindon goals: Paul Glatzel 86', Harry Smith 90', Kabongo Tshimanga 90'+4 (pen). Tranmere goals: Josh Davison 7'. Sent off: Cameron Norman (62'), Declan Drysdale (90'). Expected goals: 2.06-0.18. Possession: 69-31. Player of the match: Harry Smith (8).
Match report
Swindon beat Tranmere 3-1
Swindon came from behind to beat Tranmere 3-1 at The Nigel Eady County Ground on Tuesday 28 January in the League Two.
Josh Davison put Tranmere ahead on 7' (0-1), Paul Glatzel levelled for Swindon on 86' (1-1), Harry Smith restored Swindon's lead on 90' (2-1) and Kabongo Tshimanga made it 3-1 from the penalty spot on 90+4'.
Harry Smith's 90' strike proved decisive.
Cameron Norman (Tranmere) was sent off on 62' and Declan Drysdale (Tranmere) was sent off on 90+4'.
Swindon had 69% of the ball, shots were 19-6 (3-3 on target) and expected goals finished 2.06-0.18. Swindon were the better side on chances, too.
Harry Smith (Swindon Town) was player of the match with an 8 rating.
Attendance: 6,180. Referee: James Bell.
Match stats
| Swindon | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 69 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.06 | 0.18 |
| Total shots | 19 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 34 | 5 |
| Big chances | 2 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 370 (80%) | 125 (59%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 12 | 3 |
| Total shots | 19 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 3 |
Lineups
Swindon (4-3-2-1): Jack Bycroft, Tunmise Sobowale, Will Wright, Ryan Delaney, George Cox, Ollie Clarke, Gavin Kilkenny, Joe Westley, Aaron Drinan, Joel Cotterill, Harry Smith
Tranmere (5-4-1): Luke McGee, Tom Davies, Declan Drysdale, Jordan Turnbull, Cameron Norman, Connor Wood, Lee O'Connor, Connor Jennings, Sol Solomon, Sam Finley, Josh Davison
Key events
- 7' · Goal · Josh Davison (Tranmere)
- 19' · Yellow card · Cameron Norman (Tranmere)
- 22' · Yellow card · Harry Smith (Swindon)
- 22' · Yellow card · Declan Drysdale (Tranmere)
- 37' · Yellow card · Ollie Clarke (Swindon)
- 46' · Substitution · Daniel Butterworth for George Cox (Swindon)
- 54' · Yellow card · Josh Davison (Tranmere)
- 57' · Substitution · Tom Nichols for Joe Westley (Swindon)
- 61' · Substitution · Harvey Saunders for Josh Davison (Tranmere)
- 62' · Red card · Cameron Norman (Tranmere)
- 72' · Substitution · Paul Glatzel for Aaron Drinan (Swindon)
- 76' · Substitution · Zak Bradshaw for Connor Wood (Tranmere)
- 78' · Substitution · Kabongo Tshimanga for Gavin Kilkenny (Swindon)
- 86' · Goal · Paul Glatzel (Swindon)
- 90' · Goal · Harry Smith (Swindon)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Kristian Dennis for Sol Solomon (Tranmere)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Omari Patrick for Lee O'Connor (Tranmere)
- 90'+4 · Red card · Declan Drysdale (Tranmere)
- 90'+4 · Goal · Kabongo Tshimanga (Swindon)
All-time head-to-head
44 league meetings since 1994: Swindon 21, draws 9, Tranmere 14.
Questions
Who won Swindon vs Tranmere?
Swindon won, 3-1 (League Two) on Tue, 28 Jan 2025.
When and where is Swindon vs Tranmere?
Tue, 28 Jan 2025, 19:45 UTC at The Nigel Eady County Ground, Swindon, Wiltshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Swindon and Tranmere?
In 44 league meetings since 1994: Swindon 21 wins, 9 draws, Tranmere 14 wins (goals 67-50).