Swindon Town Club Profile

Swindon Town was formed in 1881 by the Rev. William Pitt and the club turned professional in 1894 and two years later they moved to their current home the County Ground.

Swindon reached the FA Cup semi final in 1910 and 1912 and in 1920 they joined the Football League as founder members of Division Three. The club failed to make an impression in that division for over four decades until they won promotion in 1963, only to suffer relegation two years later.

In 1969 the Robins won promotion once again after finishing runners-up behind Watford and more excitement followed in the League Cup when they reached the final, beating Arsenal 3-1 in the showpiece with club legend Don Rogers scoring twice.

However, by 1982 Swindon Town found themselves in Division Four but the arrival of manager Lou Macari brought an upturn in fortunes and they won promotion in 1986.

Another promotion via the play-offs was achieved the following year but controversy came in 1990 when their promotion was overturned due to financial irregularities and Macari, who had left the club by then, was replaced by Ossie Ardiles.

A couple of barren years followed before new boss Glenn Hoddle guided the club into the top-flight after beating Leicester 4-3 in a dramatic play-off final in 1993. But their spell in the Premiership lasted just one season and they were relegated after conceding over 100 league goals during the campaign.

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