Swindon Town – Colchester

Swindon Town turned their home ground into a fortress, cruising to a 3‑1 victory over Colchester and cementing their place in ninth with ten points from six games. The win lifts Swindon’s goal difference to –2, edging them ahead of the struggling Colchester side, who linger in 13th with eight points and a –2 deficit of their own. Both teams have now recorded three wins this season, but Swindon’s solitary head‑to‑head triumph over the U’s gives them the psychological edge. The three points push Swindon within touching distance of the playoff places, while Colchester’s defeat leaves them still hunting for a surge up the table.