SWINDON TOWN, England (Interstat) — Swindon Town opened its League Two season with a 2-0 road victory over Gillingham on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at MEMS Priestfield Stadium.

Substitute Aaron Drinan broke a scoreless deadlock in the 68th minute, later adding an assist. Fletcher Holman, also a substitute, sealed the win with an 86th-minute goal. The result defied pre-match projections that favored the home side.

The match was physical, featuring yellow cards for Swindon Town’s Omar Beckles and Will Wright, and Gillingham’s Ryan Tafazolli, among others. Swindon Town begins its campaign with a win, while Gillingham starts with a loss.