Our prediction for this League 2 match:
County Ground will be the centre of attention when Swindon Town and Walsall square off against each other in the League Two round 2. The Robins were more than fortunate to avoid defeat at Chesterfield (1-1), with the team suffering a heavy 4-2 loss to Crawley in their EFL Cup opener. A man to watch in the home team will be summer signing Harry Smith, who returns to the starting XI after scoring as a substitute in the EFL Cup defeat to Crawley.
Meanwhile, the Saddlers defeated Morecambe 1-0 in the opening match of their League Two campaign, with Taylor Allen scoring the winner. Midfielder Jamie Jellis is widely expected to return to the starting XI after getting his name on the scoresheet in the EFL Cup victory over Exeter City. Anyhow, away win should be considered as Swindon struggle at the back in their opener.
Highlighted Team (Swindon):
Founded by Reverend William Pitt of Liddington in 1879, Swindon Town are an English football club which compete in the League Two. The Robins welcome their rivals at County Ground, the stadium which can hold up to 15,728 spectators (all-seated), with the team wearing red shirts and white shorts when playing at home.
Gray is the dominant colour of the club which turned professional in 1894. Oxford United are considered the team’s main rivals, but the Robins have rivalries with Bristol City, Bristol Rovers, and Reading as well. In 1969 Swindon Town did remarkably well to win the English League Cup, with the team beating Arsenal 3-1 in the title game at Wembley Stadium.
John Trollope is the club’s player with most appearances as he played 889 first-team games from 1960 to 1980. Premier League attacker Charlie Austin is one of the most notable footballers who played for Swindon Town in the past.