The groundsmen have done their bit. It’s GAME ON. Now Swindon Town must reward the efforts made and try and take poins off Sheffield Wednesday
Vital Quotes:
Danny Wilson talking to BBC Wiltshire
Two wins puts us in touching distance of Sheffield Wednesday and that says everything. They’ve had a great few months and there’s nothing in this table that you can’t claw back.’
Swindon Town Team News:
Kevin Amankwaah, David Lucas and Vincent Pericard are all back to full fitness.
Jonathan Douglas remains a doubt.
Player to watch: Charlie Austin
We need his goals today.
Sheffield Wednesday Team News:
Wednesday maybe out of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy after their 3-1 loss at Carlisle United. However, their league form is good with three consecutive wins.
Jon Ostemobor has a calf strain and is doubtful. Lexis Buxton is also struggling with a hamstring problem.
Forward Neil Mellor could miss out with an ankle injury.
Player to watch: Clinton Morrison
With in form forward Neil Mellor struggling with injury it’ll be important for the former Republic of Ireland international to step up for Wednesday.
Match Facts & Stats
It’s incredible to think that it’s been over five years since our last encounter with Wednesday.
Town lost the last outing 2-0 at Hillsborough but won the home encounter that season 3-2 and also defeated Wednesday 4-1 in the F.A. Cup.
Among those to have played for both clubs…
Jon-Paul McGovern
David Lucas
Phil King
Barry Corr
Juan Cobian
Danny Williams, Paul Sturrock and Danny Wilson have all managed both sides.
Match Prediction:
0-0!
Next Fixtures:
Town welcome Crawley Town to the County Ground on Tuesday 7 December.
