The 2021–22 season is Swindon Town's 143rd year in their history and first season back in

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since the 2019–20 season, following relegation from League One. The club will also compete in the

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, and the

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. The season covers the period from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.

Managerial changes

On 26 May 2021,

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was named as the new first team manager, signing a two-year contract. On 1 June 2021, McGreal named

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as his assistant. However, on 25 June 2021, with increasing uncertainty regarding the ownership of the club, both McGreal and Gilmartin left by mutual consent. McGreal was in the job for just 30 days. Long-standing chief executive Steve Anderson also left the club on the same day. A few days later, director of football Paul Jewell stood down from his position. On 20 July 2021, Clem Morfuni was named the new owner and chairman of Swindon Town On 21 July 2021,

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was appointed head coach with

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and Scott Marshall appointed as assistant managers. Also

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was appointed the club's new director of football. On 22 July 2021, Rob Angus was appointed new Chief Executive. On 13 August 2021, Zavier Austin was appointed vice chairman.

Pre-season friendlies

Swindon Town announced

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against Melksham Town,

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(later cancelled),

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, Weymouth,

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(later cancelled), and Peterborough United as part of their pre-season preparations.

Competitions

League Two

League table

Results summary

Results by matchday

Matches

Swindon Town's League Two fixtures were announced on 24 June 2021.

Play-offs

Town League Two play-offs semi-finals against

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both legs showed live on

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FA Cup

Town were drawn away to Crewe Alexandra in the first round. Town were drawn away to

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in the Second round. Town were drawn Home to

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in the Third round.

EFL Cup

Town were drawn away to Cambridge United in the first round.

EFL Trophy

Swindon were drawn into Southern Group F alongside Newport County,

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and Arsenal U21 Swindon were drawn against Colchester United in the last 32.

Statistics

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from another club for the whole of their season with Swindon Town. , - !colspan=14, ''Players who left the club:''

Goals record

Disciplinary record

Management disciplinary record

Suspension

Clean sheets

Summary

Awards

Players

Management

International call-ups

Transfers

Transfers in

Loans in

Loans out

Transfers out

References

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