Swindon Town Hold Accrington Stanley in League Two Draw
Swindon Town and Accrington Stanley shared the points in a 1-1 draw at the County Ground on Saturday afternoon. The result leaves Swindon 13th in League Two with 10 points from eight games, while Accrington slip to 21st with 7 points. It ended a run of three consecutive defeats for the home side.
Josh Woods gave Accrington the lead after just one minute, a strike that caught Swindon off-guard at the opening whistle. Joseph Hungbo responded for the hosts, equalising in the 31st minute and settling the early nerves. Both sides then settled into a pattern where neither could create something clear-cut.
The match was defined by caution rather than brilliance. Swindon dominated possession at 58 per cent and registered 110 attacks, yet created zero big chances. Accrington managed fewer attacks but made their defensive work count, making 20 tackles compared to Swindon's 10. Both goalkeepers made three saves each.
Accrington's Josh Woods picked up a yellow card in the 66th minute before being substituted himself in the 83rd. Swindon's Kaelan Majekodunmi went off the pitch in the 51st minute with a booking. The home side made six changes across the final third, while Accrington brought on three players in quick succession around the 68th minute.
Shooting figures told the story of a game where chances were scarce. Swindon hit the target five times but could not find the net again, while Accrington's four shots on target yielded their equaliser. Both sides won six fouls each, suggesting a contest that stayed within reasonable bounds.
The draw keeps Swindon mid-table but does little to ease concerns after their recent results. Accrington's away form remains difficult, though they showed enough to earn a point against a side they sit well below in the table. The result leaves both sides searching for consistency as the season progresses.
