Date: Monday 5th April
Competition: League One
Venue: The County Ground
Kick-Off: 3pm

Match Coverage

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Live text commentary will also run from 1.30pm onwards right here at Swindontownfc.co.uk.

The Lowdown

Tranmere Rovers have been involved in a relegation dogfight for a large proportion of the season, and remain one of at least seven clubs who could face the drop as the campaign moves into its final stages.

Rovers started the season under the now infamous stewardship of John Barnes, and the former Liverpool man's ill-fated reign began in a similar vein as it finished.

A 4-2 win over Gillingham in the second match of the season was then followed by six consecutive defeats, including a 4-0 home drubbing against Charlton Athletic - a run which turned a large section of Rovers' fan base against Barnes, and his fate was sealed with a 5-0 defeat to Millwall soon after.

Physiotherapist Les Parry then took control of the side, and after an indifferent start, began to turn the club's fortunes around - instilling a renewed sense of optimism in the supporters in the process.

Rovers go into Monday's clash brimming with confidence following a 3-1 win over runaway leaders Norwich City on Good Friday, and will be hopeful of causing another shock at The County Ground.

Town fans will have fond memories of the last time the clubs met, with goals from Billy Paynter (2), Simon Ferry and Anthony McNamee sealing a 4-1 win for Danny Wilson's side at Prenton Park back in October.

Ticket Information

Tickets for the fixture are still available from the STFC Ticket Office, with the club expecting an attendance in excess of 8,000 following the 3-0 win over Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday.

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Team News - Swindon Town

Alan Sheehan is available for selection again having been sidelined for Saturday's win at Elland Road, and could replace Lecsinel Jean-Francois at left back.

Apart this on possible change, Danny Wilson is likely to keep faith with the side that so convincingly disposed of Leeds, with Billy Paynter set to continue up front alongside fellow Elland Road goal scorer Charlie Austin.

Swindon Town Assistant Manager, Peter Shirtliff:

"Going second is a bonus, but the players have settled down because they know the season is far from over.

"It'll be a tough game against Tranmere - I know what they're all about and they'll be fighting for points so we've got to be ready for them because they'll make it difficult for us."

Team News - Tranmere Rovers

Striker Andy Robinson and left back Aaron Cresswell are both suspended for th fixture, while Shaleum Logan again misses out through injury.

Rovers boss Les Parry is expected to keep faith with the side that beat Norwich City 3-1 on Good Friday.

Tranmere Rovers Manager, Les Parry:

"No one will be expecting us to get anything, but if we play like we did against Norwich, then we might just nick something, and that's what we've got to hope for."

Last Time Out - Saturday 3rd April / Friday 2nd April

Leeds United 0 Swindon Town 3
Tranmere Rovers 3 Norwich City 1

Match Officials: Swindon Town v Tranmere Rovers

Referee: O Langford
Assistants: M Blackledge / M J Foley
Fourth Official: A J Nunn

Match Betting

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Head to Head

Swindon Town: 23
Draws: 14
Tranmere Rovers: 21