Adver Sport assess the performances of the Swindon Town players in today’s 1-0 win at home to Mansfield Town in League Two.

REICE CHARLES-COOK – 7

Not an overly busy afternoon behind a resolute Town defence but marshalled the back-line well.

BEN PURKISS – 8

Excellent performance and dealt with everything that came down his channel and read the game well to cut out any threats.

MATT PRESTON – 8.5

Stepped up as the leader of the defence in the absence of captain Olly Lancashire and produced a lion-hearted display to keep dangerman Danny Rose quiet.

ROLLIN MENAYESE – 7

Not as prominent as the other members of Town’s back three but was strong in everything he needed to do.

KYLE KNOYLE – 7

Was always a willing outlet down the right and sent in some superb deliveries that almost led to goals.

TIMI ELSNIK – 8.5

All-action performance in the middle and helped spark a series of attacks into life. Went close to adding to his goal tally too.

OLLIE BANKS – 7

Did a lot of dirty work to allow others to flourish and was a calming influence in the middle of the park but also played his part getting forwards. Booked.

KESHI ANDERSON – 8

A lung-busting run forwards created Town’s goal and could have had another couple of goals himself. Refreshed after a midweek rest.

MATT TAYLOR – 9

Wonderful low finish for what turned out to be the winner and delicious deliveries with his left foot were a feature of Town’s play all afternoon.

LUKE NORRIS – 7

Pinged for a couple of early fouls but soon got to grips with the game and held up the ball nicely.

MARC RICHARDS – 7.5

Handed the captain’s armband and led by example with an energetic performance up top. Didn’t give the Mansfield defence a moment’s peace.

Substitutes:

PAUL MULLIN – 6

(For Anderson, 90+2) Brought on to help close the game out but little time to make an impact.

Subs not used: Stuart Moore, Chris Robertson, James Dunne, Ellis Iandolo, Kaiyne Woolery, Joe Romanski.