Swindon Town will see two of their matches moved to early kick-offs after being chosen for live coverage by Sky Sports under the new broadcast selections. Supporters have been notified that fixtures against Crewe Alexandra and Newport County will now start at 12.30pm on the dates shown.
Which matches are affected
The changes cover one home match at the County Ground and one away fixture at Rodney Parade:
- Swindon Town v Crewe Alexandra — Saturday 10 October, 12.30pm, live on Sky Sports+
- Newport County v Swindon Town — Saturday 21 November, 12.30pm, live on Sky Sports+
| Date | Fixture | New kick-off | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 October | Swindon Town v Crewe Alexandra | 12.30pm | Sky Sports+ |
| 21 November | Newport County v Swindon Town | 12.30pm | Sky Sports+ |
Local implications for supporters
Early kick-offs typically alter supporters' travel and hospitality plans; fans who normally rely on public transport or coach travel should check arrangements as departure times and return journeys will be tighter. The County Ground will see an earlier influx of fans for the Crewe fixture than originally scheduled, while those travelling to Rodney Parade should be mindful that the trip to South Wales will need to begin earlier in the day.
Swindon’s history against Crewe has been difficult in recent seasons, with only one victory at the Mornflake Stadium last term standing out. The fixture being shown live continues a pattern in which Swindon have played Crewe with a 12.30pm kick-off in seasons since the new Sky deal began.
Broadcasting context
The English Football League announced the initial tranche of matches to be moved for TV up to the FA Cup Third Round window, and these are the only two changes affecting Swindon Town in that selection. Both fixtures will be available via Sky Sports+ as part of the increased number of televised matches under the current rights arrangements.
Supporters are advised to consult the club’s official channels and ticketing information for any further guidance on stadium gates, turnstile opening times and travel advice as the dates approach. Matchday details such as hospitality timings and stadium entry can shift when kick-offs are rescheduled, so checking nearer the fixtures will ensure supporters have the latest information.
For those planning travel to Newport, it is also worth noting that the Exiles do not yet have a permanent manager following Christian Fuchs’ departure; Chris Todd is in interim charge. While managerial situations do not affect kick-off times, they may shape the context of the fixture itself.
