Swindon Town F.C. records

This page details Swindon Town Football Club records.

Player records

Appearances

* Youngest first-team player – Paul Rideout, 16 years 107 days ("v." Hull City, 29 November, 1980)

Most appearances

"As of February 1, 2007. (Former players only, competitive matches only, includes appearances as substitute):"

Goalscorers

* Most goals in a season – 48, Harry Morris (1926-27)
* Most League goals in a season – 47, Harry Morris, (1926-27)
* Most goals in a single match – 5:Harry Morris ("v." Queens Park Rangers, Third Division South, 18 December, 1926):Harry Morris ("v." Norwich City, Third Division South, 26 April, 1930):Keith East ("v." Mansfield Town, Third Division, 20 November, 1965)
* Most goals in the League – 216, Harry Morris

Top scorers

"As of November 18, 2006 (competitive matches only):"

International caps

* First capped Swindon player for England – Harold Fleming ("v." Scotland, 3 April, 1909)
* Most capped Swindon player – Rod Thomas, 30 caps for Wales whilst a Swindon player
* Most capped Swindon player for England – Harold Fleming, 11 caps whilst a Swindon player

Club records

Wins

*Most League wins in a season – 32 in 46 matches, Fourth Division, 1985-86
*Fewest League wins in a season – :0 in 16 matches, Western League, 1901-02:2 in 16 matches, Western League, 1900-01:2 in 30 matches, Southern League First Division, 1901-02

Defeats

*Most League defeats in a season – 26 in 46 matches, First Division, 1999-00
*Fewest League defeats in a season – :2 in 8 matches, Western League, 1898-99:4 in 46 matches, Second Division, 1995-96

Goals

* Most League goals scored in a season – 100 in 42 matches, Third Division South, 1926-27
* Fewest League goals scored in a season – :7 in 6 matches, Western League, 1899-00:17 in 30 matches, Southern League First Division, 1901-02
* Most League goals conceded in a season – 105 in 42 matches, Third Division South, 1932-33
* Fewest League goals conceded in a season – :7 in 6 matches, Western League, 1899-00:31 in 38 matches, Southern League First Division, 1910-11

Points

* Most points in a League season (2 for a win) – 64 in 46 matches, Third Division, 1968-69
* Most points in a League season (3 for a win) – 102 in 46 matches, Fourth Division, 1985-86

Matches

Firsts

*First match : (Unofficial history) – "v." Rovers F.C., Friendly, 29 November, 1879 (lost 4-0): (Official history) – "v." St. Mark's Young Men's Friendly Society, Friendly, 12 November, 1881 (drew 2-2)
*First FA Cup match (pre-qualifying) – "v." Watford Rovers, First Round, 23 October, 1886 (won 1-0)
*First FA Cup match (proper) – "v." Brighton and Hove Albion, First Round, 13 January, 1906 (lost 3-0)
*First League match – "v." Reading, Southern League First Division, 22 September, 1894 (lost 4-3)
*First European match – "v." A.S. Roma, Anglo-Italian League Cup, August 27, 1969 (lost 2-1)
*First League Cup match – "v." Shrewsbury Town, October 12, 1960 (drew 1-1)

Record wins

* Record League win – 9-1 (home "v." Luton Town, Third Division South, 28 August, 1920)
* Record FA Cup win – 10-1 (away "v." Farnham United Breweries, 28 November, 1925)

Record defeats

* Record League defeat – 0-8 (away "v." Loughborough, Second Division, 12 December, 1896)
* Record FA Cup defeat – 1-10 (away "v." Manchester City, 25 January, 1930

Attendances

* Highest attendance at a home match – 32,000 ("v." Arsenal, FA Cup Third Round replay, 15 January, 1972)

Gate receipts

* Highest gate receipts GB£149,371 "v." Bolton Wanderers, League Cup Semi-final first leg, 12 February 1995

National records

Swindon Town hold the following English Football League record(s):

Youngest defence in Football League history since Football League foundation in 1888.1961-Current: Peterborough United vs Swindon Town at London Road ground,Peterborough: 18 November 1961.Goalkeeper Michael O'Hara aged [17] ,Left back John Trollope aged [18] ,Right back Terry Wollen aged [18] .

*Most career league appearances at one club: 770, John Trollope (1960 to 1980)
*Most goals conceded in a season: 100, Premier League (1993-94)

Swindon Town have previously held the following record(s):

*Youngest player to have played in 500 league games: John Trollope (May 1 1973 aged 29)
*Most points in a season (3 points for a win): 102, Division Four (1985-86)

References

*cite book
author=Mattick, Dick
title=100 Greats: Swindon Town Football Club
publisher=Tempus
year=2002
id=ISBN 0-7524-2714-8
*cite book
author=Mattick, Richard
title=Swindon Town F.C.: 50 Classic Matches
publisher=Tempus
year=2004
id=ISBN 0-7524-2866-7
*cite book
author=Hayes, Dean
title=Swindon Town Football Club: An A-Z
publisher=Aureus
year=2001
id=ISBN 1-8997-5006-1
*cite web
url=http://www.swindon-town-fc.co.uk/
title=swindon-town-fc.co.uk archive

*cite web
url=http://www.swindontownfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/CountyGround/0,,10341,00.html
title=Stadium Info
publisher=Swindon Town F.C.

*cite web
url=http://www.fchd.info/
title=Football Club History Database