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The referee blows his whistle to end the game.
- 94mins
Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Jon-Paul McGovern, Kevin Amankwaah takes a shot. Casper Ankergren makes a save.
- 93mins
Jon-Paul McGovern delivers the ball, clearance made by Adam El-Abd.
- 92mins
LeCSinel Jean-Francois delivers the ball, save by Casper Ankergren.
- 91mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Vincent Pericard by Adam El-Abd. Jon-Paul McGovern delivers the ball from the free kick right-footed from right wing.
- 89mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Charlie Austin on Marcos Painter. Free kick taken by Casper Ankergren.
- 88mins
Kevin Amankwaah gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Elliott Bennett. Elliott Bennett takes the free kick.
- 88mins
Scott Cuthbert gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Ashley Barnes. Direct free kick taken by Alan Navarro.
- 85mins
Michael Rose delivers the ball, clearance made by Tommy Elphick.
- 84mins
Charlie Austin concedes a free kick for a foul on Inigo Calderon. Casper Ankergren takes the direct free kick.
- 83mins
Foul by Marcos Painter on Vincent Pericard, free kick awarded. Free kick crossed by Jon-Paul McGovern, Tommy Elphick manages to make a clearance.
- 82mins
Ashley Barnes is ruled offside. Gary Hart replaces Jamie Smith. Phil Smith restarts play with the free kick.
- 81mins
LeCSinel Jean-Francois is penalised for handball and concedes a free kick. Free kick taken by Casper Ankergren.
- 80mins
Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Jon-Paul McGovern.
- 80mins
Michael Rose crosses the ball, blocked by Inigo Calderon.
- 79mins
Goal scored by Charlie Austin from close range to the bottom right corner of the goal. Swindon 1-2 Brighton.
- 78mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Casper Ankergren on Charlie Austin. Casper Ankergren goes into the referee's book. Direct strike on goal from the free kick comes in from Michael Rose, save by Casper Ankergren.
- 74mins
Goal scored by Matthew Sparrow from deep inside the penalty box low into the middle of the goal. Swindon 0-2 Brighton.The assist for the goal came from Jamie Smith.
- 71mins
Foul by Adam El-Abd on Vincent Pericard, free kick awarded. Adam El-Abd goes into the book for unsporting behaviour. The free kick is delivered right-footed by Jonathan Douglas from right channel, Gary Dicker makes a clearance.
- 71mins
Michael Rose challenges Ashley Barnes unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Inigo Calderon.
- 68mins
David Prutton goes off and Simon Ferry comes on.
- 67mins
Elliott Bennett has an effort at goal from long distance that goes wide left.
- 66mins
Gary Dicker sends in a cross, Scott Cuthbert makes a clearance.
- 65mins
Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Elliott Bennett.
- 65mins
The ball is delivered by Elliott Bennett, Scott Cuthbert makes a clearance.
- 61mins
Alan Navarro concedes a free kick for a foul on Jon-Paul McGovern. A cross is delivered by Jon-Paul McGovern, Charlie Austin takes a shot. Save by Casper Ankergren.
- 61mins
Effort from the edge of the area by Kevin Amankwaah goes wide of the right-hand upright.
- 59mins
Alan O'Brien is brought on as a substitute for David Ball.
- 58mins
Ashley Barnes has an effort at goal. Scott Cuthbert gets a block in.
- 58mins
The ball is sent over by Marcos Painter, clearance made by LeCSinel Jean-Francois.
- 56mins
Ashley Barnes is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Gary Dicker replaces Radostin Kishishev. Michael Rose takes the direct free kick.
- 54mins
Jamie Smith fouled by David Prutton, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Casper Ankergren.
- 53mins
Scott Cuthbert produces a cross, save by Casper Ankergren.
- 52mins
The ball is sent over by David Prutton, Inigo Calderon makes a clearance.
- 51mins
Unfair challenge on Kevin Amankwaah by Matthew Sparrow results in a free kick. Phil Smith takes the direct free kick.
- 50mins
Charlie Austin concedes a free kick for a foul on Radostin Kishishev. Charlie Austin is shown a yellow card for unsporting behaviour. Direct free kick taken by Alan Navarro.
- 48mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by LeCSinel Jean-Francois on Ashley Barnes. Direct free kick taken by Alan Navarro.
- 47mins
Jon-Paul McGovern fouled by Marcos Painter, the ref awards a free kick. Marcos Painter booked for unsporting behaviour. LeCSinel Jean-Francois restarts play with the free kick.
- 47mins
A cross is delivered by Inigo Calderon, save made by Phil Smith.
- 47mins
Elliott Bennett delivers the ball, Scott Cuthbert makes a clearance.
- 45mins
Elliott Bennett crosses the ball, clearance by Scott Cuthbert.
The referee starts the second half.
- 45mins
Thomas Dossevi goes off and Vincent Pericard comes on.
The match has reached half-time.
- 46mins
The ball is crossed by Michael Rose.
- 44mins
Outswinging corner taken by Jon-Paul McGovern, clearance by Jamie Smith.
- 44mins
Kevin Amankwaah sends in a cross, Marcos Painter makes a clearance.
- 41mins
Unfair challenge on Inigo Calderon by Charlie Austin results in a free kick. Casper Ankergren takes the free kick.
- 38mins
Effort on goal by Tommy Elphick from outside the penalty box goes harmlessly over the bar.
- 38mins
David Prutton gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Radostin Kishishev. Direct free kick taken by Alan Navarro.
- 36mins
Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Jon-Paul McGovern from the left by-line, Jonathan Douglas has an effort at goal from the edge of the area that misses to the right of the target.
- 36mins
Centre by Michael Rose, Tommy Elphick makes a clearance.
- 35mins
A cross is delivered by Kevin Amankwaah.
- 34mins
Corner from left by-line taken by Jon-Paul McGovern.
- 34mins
Centre by Jon-Paul McGovern, clearance by Inigo Calderon.
- 34mins
Tommy Elphick gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Jon-Paul McGovern. Booking for Tommy Elphick for unsporting behaviour. Direct free kick taken by Michael Rose.
- 33mins
Close range headed effort by Charlie Austin goes wide of the left-hand post.
- 31mins
Matthew Sparrow gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on David Prutton. Free kick crossed by Michael Rose, clearance made by Jamie Smith.
- 29mins
Corner taken right-footed by Jon-Paul McGovern from the right by-line, LeCSinel Jean-Francois produces a header from the edge of the box and misses to the right of the goal.
- 29mins
Michael Rose sends in a cross, clearance made by Marcos Painter.
- 28mins
Charlie Austin challenges Adam El-Abd unfairly and gives away a free kick. Casper Ankergren takes the direct free kick.
- 27mins
Elliott Bennett takes the inswinging corner, clearance by Thomas Dossevi.
- 27mins
The ball is sent over by Ashley Barnes, Scott Cuthbert gets a block in.
- 27mins
The ball is delivered by Jamie Smith.
- 25mins
Foul by Charlie Austin on Tommy Elphick, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Alan Navarro.
- 24mins
Effort from the edge of the penalty area by Elliott Bennett goes wide of the left-hand post.
- 22mins
Shot by Ashley Barnes from deep inside the penalty area misses wide to the left of the target.
- 22mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Scott Cuthbert on Ashley Barnes. Alan Navarro restarts play with the free kick.
- 21mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Ashley Barnes on LeCSinel Jean-Francois. LeCSinel Jean-Francois takes the direct free kick.
- 18mins
Goal scored by Matthew Sparrow from just outside the area to the top right corner of the goal. Swindon 0-1 Brighton.Assist on the goal came from Inigo Calderon.
- 17mins
Radostin Kishishev concedes a free kick for a foul on Jonathan Douglas. Strike comes in from Jon-Paul McGovern from the free kick, save by Casper Ankergren.
- 16mins
Drilled right-footed shot by David Ball. Tommy Elphick gets a block in.
- 14mins
Marcos Painter fouled by Jon-Paul McGovern, the ref awards a free kick. Casper Ankergren takes the free kick.
- 13mins
Thomas Dossevi fouled by Adam El-Abd, the ref awards a free kick. Jon-Paul McGovern crosses the ball in from the free kick, save by Casper Ankergren.
- 11mins
Elliott Bennett challenges Michael Rose unfairly and gives away a free kick. Michael Rose takes the free kick.
- 10mins
The referee blows for offside against Ashley Barnes. Phil Smith takes the direct free kick.
- 10mins
Centre by Marcos Painter, Michael Rose manages to make a clearance.
- 9mins
The ball is delivered by David Prutton, clearance made by Radostin Kishishev.
- 9mins
Matthew Sparrow concedes a free kick for a foul on David Prutton. Jon-Paul McGovern takes the free kick.
- 8mins
The offside flag is raised against Ashley Barnes. Free kick taken by Phil Smith.
- 7mins
Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Jon-Paul McGovern.
- 6mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Thomas Dossevi on Tommy Elphick. Casper Ankergren takes the free kick.
- 6mins
Centre by Jon-Paul McGovern, clearance made by Inigo Calderon.
- 4mins
Effort from 12 yards by Matthew Sparrow. Scott Cuthbert gets a block in.
The game kicks-off.
Match Preview
New-look Robins out to clip Seagulls` wings
Swindon boast a fully-fit squad for their opening game of the new League One season at home to Brighton.
Six summer recruits are all battling to make their way into Danny Wilson`s starting XI as the club look to go one better than their promotion heartbreak last term.
The most intriguing battle comes in attack where new signing Thomas Dossevi is battling Vincent Pericard to start alongside Charlie Austin following Billy Paynter`s departure for Leeds.
Elsewhere, Simon Ferry, Paul Caddis, Michael Rose, David Prutton and David Ball will also be competing to line up against the Seagulls.
Jonathan Douglas will wear the captain`s armband in the absence of central defender Gordon Greer who ironically completed a summer switch to Brighton.
But he will not be available to play at the County Ground due to suspension having been sent off in Town`s play-off semi-final second leg triumph over Charlton back in May.
Brighton will be without Gordon Greer and Glenn Murray.
Former Swindon defender Greer, who has been named Seagulls captain, and striker Murray are suspended due to red cards picked up at the end of last season.
Young centre-half Lewis Dunk is out with a foot injury so Adam El-Abd and Tommy Elphick will start at the back.
Goalkeeper Peter Brezovan is missing with a wrist injury so summer signing Michael Poke gets an early chance to impress.
Ashley Barnes, who has joined on a permanent deal after last season's successful loan spell, could start on his own in attack.
New signings Matt Sparrow, Radostin Kishishev, Agustin Battipiedi and Cristian Baz should also be involved.
Swindon
Brighton
- Phil Smith
- Kevin Amankwaah
- Scott Cuthbert
- LeCSinel Jean-Francois
- Michael Rose
- Jon-Paul McGovern
- David Prutton
- Jonathan Douglas
- David Ball
- Charlie Austin
- Thomas Dossevi
- SUBS
- Jacub Jesionkowski
- Paul Caddis
- Simon Ferry
- Vincent Pericard
- Michael Timlin
- Sean Morrison
- Alan O'Brien
Home
Away
- Casper Ankergren
- Inigo Calderon
- Tommy Elphick
- Adam El-Abd
- Marcos Painter
- Elliott Bennett
- Matthew Sparrow
- Radostin Kishishev
- Alan Navarro
- Jamie Smith
- Ashley Barnes
- SUBS
- Michael Poke
- Andrew Whing
- Agustin Battipiedi
- Cristian Baz
- Gary Hart
- Gary Dicker
- Chris Holroyd
Match Report
Sparrow flies high for Seagulls Brighton's Matt Sparrow scored twice on his debut in a 2-1 win to make it a happy return to Swindon for manager Gus Poyet. The Seagulls were ahead in the 18th minute when Sparrow, signed on a free transfer from Scunthorpe, blasted a left-foot shot from 20 yards into the top corner. Swindon had few chances to get back into the game, with Jonathan Douglas volleying over the bar after 36 minutes. Sparrow scored his second when Swindon were caught on the counter-attack and he rounded on-rushing goalkeeper Phil Smith before scoring. Brighton new goalkeeper Casper Ankergren was lucky to stay on after 76 minutes when he brought down Austin on the edge of the area with no defenders behind him. Charlie Austin, scorer of 20 goals last season, gave Swindon hope when he made the most of a rebound following a free-kick by Michael Rose.
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