Match report
Swindon Town Defeats Scunthorpe 2-0 in League Two Clash
Swindon Town
2–0
FT
Scunthorpe
Mar 3, 2020
Swindon Town held off a resolute Scunthorpe side to secure a 2-0 victory in their League Two fixture. E. Doyle was the hero for Swindon, netting both goals in the match. Scunthorpe struggled with discipline, receiving two yellow cards and making several substitutions, but could not break down the determined Swindon defense.
Key Facts
- • E. Doyle scored both goals for Swindon Town
- • Jai Rowe and J. Perch received yellow cards for Scunthorpe
- • Swindon's second goal came from a powerful strike by E. Doyle in the 77th minute
- • Scunthorpe made three substitutions in the second half, including Jai Rowe and John McAtee
Lineups
Swindon Town
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 S. Benda (G)
- 41 P. Caddis (D)
- 3 Z. Fryers (D)
- 5 T. Broadbent (D)
- 44 R. Edmonds-Green (D)
- 42 A. Grant (M)
- 10 M. Doughty (M)
- 7 L. Isgrove (F)
- 28 E. Doyle (F)
- 9 J. Yates (F)
- 27 D. Jaiyesimi (M)
Substitutes
- 46 A. Muskwe
- 30 K. Anderson
- 8 M. Palmer
- 4 D. Rose
- 23 L. McCormick
- 11 K. Woolery
- 45 H. Hope
Scunthorpe
Formation: 4-5-1
Starting XI
- 1 R. Watson (G)
- 14 J. Perch (M)
- 23 R. McArdle (D)
- 32 J. Bedeau (D)
- 16 L. Butroid (D)
- 15 J. Gabriel (D)
- 35 J. Rowe (M)
- 20 A. Gilliead (M)
- 22 L. Sutton (M)
- 43 B. Liddle (M)
- 29 G. Miller (F)
Substitutes
- 45 J. McAtee
- 19 Y. Ben El-Mhanni
- 40 T. Pugh
- 5 Y. Songo'o
- 13 I. Lawlor
- 38 M. O'Malley
- 6 A. Butler
Timeline
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4' Scunthorpe Card · Yellow CardJai Rowe -
41' Swindon Town Goal · Normal GoalE. Doyle -
61' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Isgrove · On: A. Muskwe -
62' Scunthorpe subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Liddle · On: John McAtee -
72' Scunthorpe Card · Yellow CardJ. Perch -
73' Scunthorpe subst · Substitution 2Off: Jai Rowe · On: Y. Ben El-Mhanni -
77' Swindon Town Goal · Normal GoalE. Doyle -
83' Scunthorpe subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Perch · On: T. Pugh -
86' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Grant · On: M. Palmer
Match Stats
| Stat | Swindon Town | Scunthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 76% | 62% |
| Offsides | 2 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 6 | 9 |
| Corners | 2 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 587 | 316 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 5 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 3 |
| Possession | 64% | 36% |
| Accurate Passes | 445 | 195 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 1 |
| Saves | 5 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 8 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Swindon's early goal in the 41st minute by E. Doyle set the tone for the match, putting pressure on Scunthorpe's defense
- ▸ Scunthorpe's inability to capitalize on their substitutions and continued discipline issues, including two yellow cards, hindered their comeback attempts