Adver Sport assess the performances of the Swindon Town players in tonight’s 2-1 defeat away at Accrington Stanley in League Two.
REICE CHARLES-COOK – 7
Made some decent stops in a strong response to his own disappointment against Lincoln last time out and couldn’t do much with either goal.
BEN PURKISS – 6
Solid enough in Town’s defensive trio but Accrington seemed most potent down the opposite side of the pitch. Booked.
OLLY LANCASHIRE – 7
Got in some important challenges and mopped up well when needed but will be disappointed with the second Accrington goal. Booked.
ROLLIN MENAYESE – 6
Some really strong pieces of defending were coupled with a few iffy moments in a solid if unspectacular first Town start.
KYLE KNOYLE – 6
Looked to capitalise on the acres of space afforded to him early on but drifted out of the game and was subbed.
OLLIE BANKS – 7
Neat at tidy as usual and was lively in the middle of the park. Sent in a couple of decent efforts on goal too. Booked.
JAMES DUNNE – 6
Worked hard but didn’t really get a stranglehold on the centre of the pitch as was subbed shortly after the break. Booked.
TIMI ELSNIK – 8
Excellent performance and made Town’s play tick. Seemed the catalyst for most of his side’s attacking output.
MATT TAYLOR – 7
Unlucky to concede the penalty as had looked decent until that point. Sent in some dangerous balls from the left.
LUKE NORRIS – 6.5
Didn’t get much in the way of a clear sight of goal but was a solid focal point of the Town attack.
MARC RICHARDS – 7.5
Was lively all evening when running the channels and kept his composure well for the penalty.
Substitutes:
PAUL MULLIN – 7
(For Dunne, 52) Added energy and won Town’s penalty.
KELLAN GORDON – 4.5
(For Knoyle, 52) Used his pace well and was harshly sent off.
KAIYNE WOOLERY – 5
(For Norris, 69) Lacked a bit of sharpness in a late cameo.
Subs not used: Stuart Moore, Chris Robertson, Ellis Iandolo.
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