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In the other play-off semi-final, Crystal Palace's opponents were Swindon Town, and the first leg was played at the County Ground, Swindon, on 21 May 1989. The match was dominated by Swindon but the first half ended goalless. In the 53rd minute, Crystal Palace's captain Jeff Hopkins scored an own goal after a dangerous cross from Dave Hockaday.
Swindon dominated the match and Peter Foley doubled their lead in the 55th minute with a volley from at least 25 yards (23 m). Andy Kennedy scored a consolation goal in the 73rd minute as the match ended 2–1 to Swindon. [4] The second leg of the semi-final took place at the County Ground three days later.
The game remained at 1–0 until the 70th minute, when Horsfield added his second and Don Rogers scored the third two minutes later. [ 12 ] With Roma pushing forward to get back into the game, Horsfield completed his hat-trick in the 89th minute – meaning Swindon Town had won 4–0 on the night, and 5–2 on aggregate.
Gillingham and Swindon Town were competing to be promoted from the Football League Third Division to the Second Division for the 1987–88 season. [1] [2] [3] The 1986–87 season was the inaugural season of the Football League play-offs, which were introduced as part of the Heathrow Agreement, a ten-point proposal to restructure the Football League. [4]
Charlie Austin (pictured in 2015) had scored 19 league goals for Swindon Town during the regular season.. This was Swindon's sixth trip to the play-offs and their fourth final, having gained promotion in the 1987 Football League Third Division play-off final, the 1990 Football League Second Division play-off final (before being relegated due to financial irregularities) and the 1993 Football ...
This is a list of seasons played by Swindon Town Football Club in English and European football, from the club's formation in 1879 to the present day. It details the club's achievements in major competitions, and the top scorers for each season where known.
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This was Preston North End's tenth attempt to be promoted via the play-offs, with their three previous finals all ending in defeat. [9] [10] They lost the 1994 Third Division play-off final against Wycombe Wanderers 4–2, [11] the 2001 First Division play-off final 3–0 to Bolton Wanderers, [12] and the 2005 Championship play-off final 1–0 against West Ham United. [13]