Swindon Town were denied a win at the County Ground on Saturday 18 April 2026 when Accrington Stanley scored deep into added time to make it 2-2.
Swindon had come from behind to lead, Swindon24 reported.
How did the match unfold?
- Opening minute: Josh Woods put Accrington ahead from close range at the far post after Isaac Sinclair broke down the right.
- 18th minute: Ollie Palmer headed in a Jake Batty cross to level at 1-1.
- Within two minutes: a Palmer effort ricocheted to Aaron Drinan, who scored to put Swindon 2-1 up.
- Added time: a Shaun Whalley effort was spilled by Swindon goalkeeper Connor Ripley and Luke Butterfield scored from the rebound.
Ripley had earlier saved from Woods at point-blank range. Drinan and Fletcher Holman both forced saves from Accrington goalkeeper Ollie Wright, and Joe Snowdon hit the crossbar with a long-range strike after the break.
What did it mean for Swindon?
The report said the draw significantly damaged Swindon's hopes of automatic promotion and made a play-off place less certain.
Swindon24 sports reporter Ian Howard wrote: "This wasn't just two points dropped, it was a warning sign."
Source: Swindon24.
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