After drawing five and losing one of their last eight games, Charlton have seen Leeds and Norwich begin to draw clear at the top of the table.
If Swindon were to win their games in hand they would go two points ahead of the Addicks.
Phil Parkinson was pleased with his team’s effort and performance at Walsall, if not the result. He felt they deserved more from the game and believes they will soon be back to winning ways. He will be hoping they turn the corner at Swindon.
Vital Quotes:
Swindon Town Team News:
Strike duo Billy Paynter and Charlie Austin are in sparkling form and Parkinson will have them in the forefront of his mind as he formulates his game plan.
Player to watch: Billy Paynter
Has scored in his last seven League games and will be looking to extend his run.
Charlton Athletic Team News:
Phil Parkinson was happy with how his team played on Tuesday and will not tamper too much.
The more defensively minded Jose Semedo may be recalled at the expense of Therry Racon.
Player to watch: Kyel Reid
The fleet-footed winger is getting fitter with each outing and will only get better.
Match Facts & Stats
Ref Watch:
Andy Hall from the West Midlands will take charge of the game.
This is a very big game. We can’t afford to lose so a draw wouldn’t be the end of the world but we do need to start getting back to winning ways as that gap is starting to grown and Leeds have games in hand as well.
Your right…it may not be cruciial to our promotion hopes….but it sure is important…I wonder if all these injuries and not being able to name a settled side is a part of the problem