Swindon 2-1 Walsall
Updated
Swindon won: Swindon 2-1 Walsall in the League Two (Round 42) on Mon, 6 Apr 2026 at The Nigel Eady County Ground, Swindon, Wiltshire. Swindon goals: Fletcher Holman 81', Aaron Drinan 90'+2. Walsall goals: Jamie Jellis 66'. Expected goals: 1.25-1.69. Possession: 55-45. Player of the match: Fletcher Holman (8.3).
Match report
Swindon beat Walsall 2-1
Swindon came from behind to beat Walsall 2-1 at The Nigel Eady County Ground on Monday 6 April in the League Two.
Jamie Jellis put Walsall ahead on 66' (0-1), Fletcher Holman levelled for Swindon on 81' (1-1) and Aaron Drinan restored Swindon's lead on 90+2' (2-1).
Aaron Drinan's 90+2' strike proved decisive.
Swindon had 55% of the ball, shots were 7-12 (2-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.25-1.69. Walsall created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Fletcher Holman (Swindon Town) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 8,981. Referee: Elliot Swallow.
Match stats
| Swindon | Walsall | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 55 | 45 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.25 | 1.69 |
| Total shots | 7 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 21 | 25 |
| Big chances | 1 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 277 (70%) | 189 (62%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 8 |
| Total shots | 7 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 10 |
Lineups
Swindon (4-2-3-1): Connor Ripley, Joel McGregor, Jamie Knight-Lebel, Ryan Tafazolli, Jake Batty, James Ball, Aidan Borland, Billy Bodin, Darren Oldaker, Junior Hoilett, Aaron Drinan
Walsall (4-3-3): Myles Roberts, Connor Barrett, Aden Flint, Kacper Lopata, Mason Hancock, Alfie Chang, Brandon Comley, Charlie Lakin, Albert Adomah, Daniel Kanu, Aaron Loupalo-Bi
Key events
- 63' · Substitution · Jamie Jellis for Alfie Chang (Walsall)
- 65' · Substitution · Michael Olakigbe for Junior Hoilett (Swindon)
- 65' · Substitution · Ollie Palmer for James Ball (Swindon)
- 66' · Substitution · Fletcher Holman for Billy Bodin (Swindon)
- 66' · Goal · Jamie Jellis (Walsall)
- 69' · Substitution · Aaron Pressley for Aaron Loupalo-Bi (Walsall)
- 74' · Substitution · Ollie Clarke for Darren Oldaker (Swindon)
- 79' · Substitution · Vincent Harper for Connor Barrett (Walsall)
- 80' · Yellow card · Ollie Clarke (Swindon)
- 81' · Goal · Fletcher Holman (Swindon)
- 85' · Substitution · Tom Nichols for Aidan Borland (Swindon)
- 88' · Yellow card · Aden Flint (Walsall)
- 90'+2 · Goal · Aaron Drinan (Swindon)
All-time head-to-head
42 league meetings since 1995: Swindon 13, draws 15, Walsall 14.
Questions
Who won Swindon vs Walsall?
Swindon won, 2-1 (League Two) on Mon, 6 Apr 2026.
When and where is Swindon vs Walsall?
Mon, 6 Apr 2026, 14:00 UTC at The Nigel Eady County Ground, Swindon, Wiltshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Swindon and Walsall?
In 42 league meetings since 1995: Swindon 13 wins, 15 draws, Walsall 14 wins (goals 55-54).