Swindon 3-1 Barrow
Updated
Swindon won: Swindon 3-1 Barrow in the League Two (Round 30) on Sat, 31 Jan 2026 at The Nigel Eady County Ground, Swindon, Wiltshire. Swindon goals: Ollie Palmer 20', Aaron Drinan 77', Aaron Drinan 87'. Barrow goals: Danny Rose 10'. Expected goals: 2.47-1.76. Possession: 58-42. Player of the match: Aaron Drinan (8.9).
Match report
Swindon beat Barrow 3-1
Swindon came from behind to beat Barrow 3-1 at The Nigel Eady County Ground on Saturday 31 January in the League Two.
Danny Rose put Barrow ahead on 10' (0-1), Ollie Palmer levelled for Swindon on 20' (1-1), Aaron Drinan restored Swindon's lead on 77' (2-1) and added another on 87' (3-1).
Swindon had 58% of the ball, shots were 15-15 (7-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.47-1.76.
Aaron Drinan (Swindon Town) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 7,596. Referee: Oliver Yates.
Match stats
| Swindon | Barrow | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 58 | 42 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.47 | 1.76 |
| Total shots | 15 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 41 | 28 |
| Big chances | 5 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 320 (79%) | 197 (69%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 8 | 8 |
| Total shots | 15 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 9 |
Lineups
Swindon (3-4-2-1): Connor Ripley, James Ball, Ryan Tafazolli, Thomas Wilson-Brown, Will Wright, Gavin Kilkenny, Tom Nichols, Billy Kirkman, Aaron Drinan, Michael Olakigbe, Ollie Palmer
Barrow (3-4-2-1): Wyll Stanway, Jack Thompson, Charlie Raglan, Joseph Anderson, Tom Barkhuizen, Charlie McCann, Scott Smith, Brandon Powell, Isaac Fletcher, Jack Earing, Danny Rose
Key events
- 10' · Goal · Danny Rose (Barrow)
- 20' · Goal · Ollie Palmer (Swindon)
- 31' · Yellow card · Tom Nichols (Swindon)
- 38' · Yellow card · Scott Smith (Barrow)
- 46' · Substitution · Joel McGregor for Thomas Wilson-Brown (Swindon)
- 54' · Substitution · Ben Jackson for Brandon Powell (Barrow)
- 55' · Substitution · Jovan Malcolm for Isaac Fletcher (Barrow)
- 65' · Substitution · Ben Whitfield for Tom Barkhuizen (Barrow)
- 66' · Substitution · Rekeem Harper for Jack Earing (Barrow)
- 75' · Substitution · Darren Oldaker for James Ball (Swindon)
- 75' · Substitution · Fletcher Holman for Tom Nichols (Swindon)
- 77' · Goal · Aaron Drinan (Swindon)
- 80' · Substitution · Connor Mahoney for Scott Smith (Barrow)
- 87' · Goal · Aaron Drinan (Swindon)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Joe Snowdon for Michael Olakigbe (Swindon)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Filozofe Mabete for Ryan Tafazolli (Swindon)
All-time head-to-head
10 league meetings since 2021: Swindon 6, draws 2, Barrow 2.
Questions
Who won Swindon vs Barrow?
Swindon won, 3-1 (League Two) on Sat, 31 Jan 2026.
When and where is Swindon vs Barrow?
Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 15:00 UTC at The Nigel Eady County Ground, Swindon, Wiltshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Swindon and Barrow?
In 10 league meetings since 2021: Swindon 6 wins, 2 draws, Barrow 2 wins (goals 14-9).