Match report
Swindon Town Stuns Tranmere with Late Goal in League Two Clash
Tranmere
0–1
FT
Swindon Town
Mar 21, 2026
Swindon Town secured a crucial victory over Tranmere in a tight League Two match, with a late goal by J. Hoilett in the 90th minute. Despite multiple substitutions and a yellow card for Tranmere's S. Solomon, Swindon managed to hold on for the win.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Tranmere 0–1 Swindon Town
- • Late goal by Swindon Town's J. Hoilett at 90+1
- • Tranmere's S. Solomon received a yellow card at 69'
- • Substitutions included Tranmere's A. McGowan and C. Whitaker in 63'
- • Swindon Town made multiple substitutions, with G. Kilkenny and B. Bodin in 67'
Lineups
Tranmere
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 33 Marko Maroši (G)
- 30 Aaron McGowan (D)
- 28 Stephan Negru (D)
- 5 Nathan Smith (D)
- 3 Patrick Brough (D)
- 42 Nohan Kenneh (M)
- 17 Sol Solomon (M)
- 24 Billy Blacker (M)
- 8 Sam Finley (M)
- 7 Charlie Whitaker (M)
- 29 Joe Ironside (F)
Substitutes
- 12 Jack Barrett
- 2 Cameron Norman
- 32 Zech Obiero
- 16 Jason Lowe
- 23 Ethan Bristow
- 11 Omari Patrick
- 41 Kaiyne Woolery
Swindon Town
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Connor Ripley (G)
- 5 Will Wright (D)
- 22 Jamie Knight-Lebel (D)
- 17 Ryan Tafazolli (D)
- 26 Jake Thomas Batty (D)
- 25 Aidan Borland (M)
- 18 Gavin Kilkenny (M)
- 44 Darren Oldaker (M)
- 24 Fletcher Holman (M)
- 31 Billy Bodin (F)
- 23 Aaron Drinan (F)
Substitutes
- 12 Lewis Ward
- 34 Billy Kirkman
- 33 Joel McGregor
- 7 Tom Nichols
- 29 Michael Olakigbe
- 28 Ollie Palmer
- 30 Junior Hoilett
Timeline
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63' Tranmere subst · Substitution 1Off: A. McGowan · On: C. Norman
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63' Tranmere subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Whitaker · On: E. Bristow
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67' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Kilkenny · On: J. Hoilett
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67' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Bodin · On: O. Palmer
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69' Tranmere Card · Yellow CardS. Solomon
Foul
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75' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Batty · On: M. Olakigbe
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84' Tranmere subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Blacker · On: Z. Obiero
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85' Tranmere subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Solomon · On: K. Woolery
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89' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Tafazolli · On: Joel McGregor
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90'+1 Swindon Town Goal · Normal GoalJ. Hoilett · Assist: M. Olakigbe
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90' Tranmere subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Ironside · On: O. Patrick
Match Stats
| Stat | Tranmere | Swindon Town |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 59% | 79% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 12 |
| Corners | 5 | 9 |
| Total Passes | 249 | 524 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 6 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 4 |
| Possession | 32% | 68% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 146 | 415 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 8 |
| Saves | 5 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Tranmere's S. Solomon receives yellow card, affecting team momentum
- ▸ Swindon Town's late goal by J. Hoilett at 90+1 secures the win in a tense match