MATCHDAY LIVE: Swindon Town v Burnley (From The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald)

11:02pm

That's just about it from all of us at Matchday Live.

We could get used to nights like this. Round four of the Capital One Cup awaits. Will it be Manchester United? Will it be Bradford? We'll find out tomorrow at around 10pm.

In the meantime let's relish another victory over higher league opposition - the EIGHTH under Paolo Di Canio.

It's goodnight from us, see you soon.

11:01pm

There can be no doubting who Town boss Paolo Di Canio wants in the next round.

Everybody will try to see the draw and hope for some names, but from my point of you I would tell you I sign to play Manchester United away or Chelsea away, because it is a big occasion

Paolo Di Canio

PAOLO DI CANIO

10:58pm

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YOUR SAY

For breakfast, lunch and dinner

10:53pm

Paul Benson praised the Swindon Town team as a collective after he scored one of the Robins' three goals this evening.

"It was good to get another appearance and another goal against a team in a league above us," he said.

TEAM EFFORT: PAUL BENSON

"We've done well, certainly since I've been here, against teams in leagues above, but I think nights like this are team efforts. You've got to be all on it, they're not a bad side Burnley - they've got some good players.

"We all had to be on our game and we were and that's why we won it."

10:50pm

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YOUR SAY

10:49pm

Troy Archibald-Henville said he was unfussed by the fact that he was given the task of marking Charlie Austin on the striker's return to the County Ground this evening.

He said: "Obviously there's going to be a lot of build-up about him but to me he's just another player and you just have to go out there and do your job.

CHARLIE WHO?: TROY ARCHIBALD-HENVILLE

"It doesn't mean much to me really.

"You've just got to do what you're told to do. I was given a job like I am before every game. I'm told to mark someone and I just go out and mark them."

10:48pm

Town boss Paolo Di Canio was pleased with the workrate of his strikers this evening, but doesn't want his players to get carried away.

HARD AT WORK: PAOLO DI CANIO

“They did very well and the team went well, but up front when the forwards run like they did it is expensive, because my football is expensive in terms of energy.

“What it proved to me is that Paul Benson and Andy Williams, even Paul Benson who is a rusty man, if they run at the right times and keep the ball well that is only in the brain when they talk about tiredness.

“If you are not fully fit you can’t run, you can run for 50 or 60. Even Alan Navarro who was tired after 60 minutes on Saturday, he run for 75 minutes. It means it is only in the brain because we are for sure fit because we train so hard.

“I said to my players ‘well done and keep going’ and they have to believe in hard work, and with our desire and knowledge and the system we have got if we keep going and believe in hard work we will have lots of smiles this season. And maybe even at the end a laugh.

“It is now not an accident, and scoring three goals a round is not an accident and we can make this kind of performance."

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Troy Archibald-Henville is also keen to make a name (a long one at that) as a free-scoring centre-back.

He said: "It means a lot to be honest because that is something that I want to add to my game.

"I've scored a few goals in the past but it is something I want to do a lot more to help the team."

10:40pm

10:39pm

Troy Archibald-Henville marked his return to the starting line-up with a goal this evening, and he was ecstatic to get off the mark in a Swindon shirt.

He said: "It was nice to get on the scoresheet. I was a bit disappointed we didn't get a clean sheet but it was nice to score and it's obviously nice to get the win as well.

OFF THE MARK: TROY ARCHIBALD-HENVILLE

"The free-kick has come across, it's gone through quite a few people and you're always told to expect it to come to you. That time I did and it came to me and it went in.

"I got a good connection and then I remember kind of seeing the keeper fumble it and then I've turned around and started celebrating."

10:39pm

CAPITAL ONE CUP FULL-TIMES

Bradford 3-2 Burton Albion (AET); Chelsea 6-0 Wolves; Crawley 2-3 Swansea; Leeds United 2-1 Everton Man City 2-4 Aston Villa (AET); MK Dons 0-2 Sunderland; Preston 1-3 Middlesbrough; Southampton 2-0 Sheff Wed; Swindon 3-1 Burnley; West Ham 1-4 Wigan.

So who do you fancy out of that lot? Get in touch using #stfcadver on twitter, or use the comment box below.

10:35pm

Andy Williams was also delighted to have been handed the man of the match award by the sponsors.

"It's my first (of the season) I think," he said. "I got one in the last game of pre-season but it's my first in the season so it's a nice round-off to the performance for me today.

"It's nice to get that off the supporters."

10:33pm

Andy Williams has been talking to the assembled media after scoring his third goal in as many games in the victory tonight.

He was asked whether Swindon will be able to produce a similar performance at Shrewsbury on Saturday when the nitty gritty of the league returns.

"We're starting to learn now what we need to do to get the results so hopefully we'll do the same come Saturday," he said.

IN THE GOALS: ANDY WILLIAMS

"We'll work in thenext few days like we have done since we've been back for pre-season. We'll continue to work hard and we'll hope that the hard work will pay off and we'll get something out of the game on Saturday."

10:33pm

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10:23pm

Town boss Paolo Di Canio has just spoken to the media, and understandably is a very happy man after knocking his eighth higher-division club out of cup competitions in his short managererial career.

PAOLO DI CANIO

“We are happy because we got through to the next round because maybe there is a chance to play in a fantastic stadium.

“But from my point of view the most important thing is the performance, and once again we went through not for accident but because we fully deserved it.

“We scored three goals and probably should have scored another three or four, but in the end we made an outstanding performance.

“I do not want to sound arrogant but today we can smile, not laugh, smile.”

9:46pm

Stay tuned to Matchday Live for reaction on Town's latest giant-killing act. Get in touch using the box below, or by using #stfcadver on twitter

9:41pm

9:39pm

FULL-TIME: Swindon Town 3 Burnley 1

9:39pm

And that is it, all over here at the County Ground where Town have beaten Burnley 3-1 to progress to the next round Capital One Cup.

9:35pm

90 minutes: Trippier clears off the line after Roberts volleys Ferry's cross towards goal. Five minutes added time.

9:33pm

88 minutes: Collins sets Williams clear, and the striker forces Jensen into a superb one-handed save  to keep the score down.

9:25pm

Eight minutes to go at the County Ground.

9:25pm

Burnley are starting to get on top of Town a little here, as Ferry replaces Alan Navarro.

9:18pm

73 minutes: Foderingham does well to gather at the second attempt after Troy Archibald-Henville gets in the way of his first effort at catching a Trippier cross.

9:12pm

66 minutes: Wallace gives the ball away to Roberts who beats his man to cross, and Ritchie’s diving header is saved by Jensen.

9:07pm

62 minutes: Williams dribbles all the way into the area but his weak effort dribbles into the arms of Jensen.

9:06pm

60 minutes : Wes Foderingham makes his first real save of the night as he makes himself big to block Vokes' header.

9:03pm

58 minutes: Navarro forces Jensen to save with his legs after good work from Roberts.

9:02pm

56 minutes: McCann’s effort just flies wide.

8:58pm

52 minutes: Williams brings a bobbling ball under control, turns onto his left foot, but his effort just goes wide.

8:56pm

50 minutes: Charlie Austin goes into the referee’s book for a foul on Williams.

8:54pm

48 minutes: Town win a free-kick right on the edge of the box, and Ritchie’s drive is blocked behind for a corner. But it comes to nothing.

8:48pm

Second half underway

8:48pm

But Sam Vokes has replaced Joe Mills for the visitors

8:47pm

Here come Town, no changes at half-time

8:47pm

Burnley out on the pitch for the start of the second period, still waiting for the Town players.

8:44pm

With five minutes to go until kick-off in the second half, it's about time we explained how we are allowed to cover games on the Advertiser website.

Due to restrictions imposed on journalists by Dataco, we have to abide by a three-minute delay on any updates from the County Ground on our websites.

If you want up-to-the-second commentary, log on to Twitter and follow chief sports writer Sam Morshead via @SamMorshead_SA.

Updates will appear on here but will be subject to a three-minute delay.

Enjoy!

8:44pm

CAPITAL ONE CUP HALF-TIME SCORES

Bradford 0-2 Burton Albion
Chelsea 3-0 Wolves
Crawley 1-1 Swansea
Leeds United 1-0 Everton
Man City 1-0 Aston Villa
MK Dons 0-0 Sunderland
Preston 1-2 Middlesbrough Latest
Southampton 1-0 Sheff Wed
Swindon 2-0 Burnley
West Ham 1-3 Wigan

8:40pm

8:38pm

Town may not have dominated that half, but they did play some good football and scored two good goals. Burnley have enjoyed long spells of possession without making it count, and former Town striker Charlie Austin should have found the net at least once.

8:33pm

HALF-TIME: SWINDON TOWN 2 BURNLEY 0

8:33pm

45 minutes : Brian Stocks delivers a superb ball from wide on the right into the Town six-yard box, but Austin can’t make contact and the ball goes behind.

8:27pm

38 minutes: Miller and Ritchie both see shots blocked in a manic minute in the Burnley box, before Brian Jensen has to punch a Navarro corner clear.

8:23pm

The game has become a little scrappy with a series of free-kick's, not sure Town would be too bothered about that at the moment.

8:18pm

29 minutes: McEveley is booked after over-reacting to a clear foul on Ross Wallace.

8:14pm

Great finish from Benson for the Town goal, but the marking from Burnley was almost non-existant. Burnley have probably had more of the ball and certainly more of the chances, but Town are more than playing their part.

8:10pm

20 minutes: Austin chips a ball into the box, and McCann heads towards goal before Foderingham gathers at the second attempt.

8:02pm

Town are playing themselves into the game here with some neat passing, but they have yet to have an effort on goal.

7:57pm

Nine minutes: Marvin Bartley bursts into the box and tries to find Austin, the former Town striker helps it on before Chris McCann finds the net, but he is offside.

7:54pm

Six minutes: Austin heads a Ross Wallace corner towards goal, but Alan Navarro is there to clear off the line.

7:51pm

Two minutes: Trippier gets clear down the right after McEveley slips, and the full-back’s ball into the box looks dangerous but it dealt with well by Nathan Thompson. From the corner, Burnley play it short along the floor and the ball eventually arrives at the feet of Austin, but the former Town man fires wide.

7:50pm

One minute: Ritchie whips a ball into the box, but it is just too far for Benson.

7:46pm

We are underway here at the County Ground, Town kicking towards the Stratton Bank in the first half

7:40pm

With five minutes to go until kick-off, it's about time we explained how we are allowed to cover games on the Advertiser website.

Due to restrictions imposed on journalists by Dataco, we have to abide by a three-minute delay on any updates from the County Ground on our websites.

If you want up-to-the-second commentary, log on to Twitter and follow chief sports writer Sam Morshead via @SamMorshead_SA.

Updates will appear on here but will be subject to a three-minute delay.

Enjoy!

7:38pm

Charlie Henry is being inducted into the Swindon Town Hall of Fame this evening.

Henry scored 30 goals in 269 appearances for Town between 1980 and 1989.

He is currently collecting his club tie from chairman Jeremy Wray on the pitch.

7:34pm

7:33pm

YOUR SAY

Any last-minute predictions Town fans?

Chief sports writer Sam Morshead is going for a 1-1 draw and penalties, sports writer Andy Warren fancies a 2-1 Burnley win with Town taking the lead.

The Adver asked Jeremy Wray for his prediction earlier, but he was non-committal.

Send your predictions via Twitter using the hashtag #stfcadver or by commenting below.

7:24pm

Town chairman Jeremy Wray is looking forward to another special night under the County Ground lights.

JEREMY WRAY

“There is always a buzz about these games because cup games are always special and there is always something special about the County Ground under lights.

“If you throw in the fact there is a Swindon old boy as one of the star names in their team, there is the recipe for something quite special.

“Any team that underestimates us does so at their own peril, and there is no way we would ever put out a weakened side and there is no way Paolo would ever not fully prepare his side for the game, and tonight is the same.”

7:17pm

In his captain's notes in today's matchday programme, Swindon Town skipper Alan McCormack has said he and the rest of his defensive teammates are under pressure to improve.

He wrote: "Defensively we kept a clean sheet against Bournemouth and we need more of those if we are to achieve success this season.

BACK TO BASICS: ALAN MCCORMACK

“We had a great record at the back last season and we have to keep trying to improve and build this season.

“On Saturday we pressed them high up the pitch and that played a big part in the victory and the shut-out.”

7:12pm

Swindon-born Joseph Mills , brother of Matt, starts for Burnley tonight.

He is on loan at Turf Moor from Reading, and is a neat and tidy left-sided player.

7:07pm

The two teams have emerged for their warm-ups ahead of tonight's match.

7:04pm

ADVER CHIEF SPORTS WRITER SAM MORSHEAD: "Charlie Austin starts tonight and that adds a little bit of spice to proceedings.

"Say what you want about the way in which he left the County Ground, during his time in Wiltshire Austin was about as dedicated as they come on the pitch.

SAM MORSHEAD

"His goal record speaks for itself and even in a team plunging towards League Two he managed to bag 16 goals before departing to Burnley.

"It will be interesting to see the way he is greeted by the Swindon fans this evening. I am expecting a bit of a mixed bag, simply going by the views of supporters on forums and over social media."

7:01pm

YOUR SAY

Remember ‘Matchday Live’ is not just about us spouting nonsense for five hours at a time. It’s a forum for Swindon Town fans’ views on everything going on at SN1 at present.

Whether it’s Paolo Di Canio’s team selection or lukewarm coffee in the Don Rogers, we want to hear from you.

And there are plenty of ways to get involved over the course of the evening – all of which are conveniently listed below.

l Twitter – if you’re Tweet-friendly then use the hashtag #stfcadver to have your say, and follow chief sports writer Sam Morshead (@SamMorshead_SA) throughout the game for up-to-the-second commentary.

l Comment – the box below is ready for use. If the comments are sensible and clean then they may well find themselves inserted into the live blog later in the evening.

l Email – you can always pop us an email, just send your ramblings across to smorshead@swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Get involved!

7:00pm

Simon Ferry will go up against former teammate Charlie Austin this evening, and the Scot is well aware of the talent the Burnley man possesses.

SIMON FERRY

“Every level he has played at he has scored goals and that is what he is good at, and if you put the ball into the six yard box he will probably score whoever he is playing against,” he said.

“We need to keep our eyes open, and as soon as the ball gets put into the box we need to keep our eyes on him and you can’t let him get away from you because his movement is really good.

“He can get on the shoulder of defenders and he is good in the air, so you need to keep two eyes on him, especially in the box.

“Outside the box he is good, but it is all about when Charlie gets into the box and you need to mark him tight because if he gets one chance he will score.”

6:55pm

TEAM NEWS

BURNLEY v Swindon Town: Jensen; Edgar, Duff, Mee, Trippier; Stock, Bartley, McCann, Wallace, Mills; Austin

Subs: Grant, Long, Porter, O'Neil, Marney, Vokes, Lafferty

Charlie Austin starts for Burnley on his return to the County Ground.

THEN AND NOW: CHARLIE AUSTIN

6:53pm

TEAM NEWS

SWINDON TOWN v Burnley: Foderingham; N Thompson, McCormack, Archibald-Henville, McEveley; Ritchie, Miller, Navarro, Roberts; Benson, Williams

Subs: Bedwell, Ferry, Flint, Bessone, Collins, De Vita, Bostock

One change for Swindon, with Troy Archibald-Henville replacing the cup-tied Darren Ward and Paul Benson returning in place of James Collins who drops to the bench. 

BACK IN THE SIDE: PAUL BENSON

6:51pm

BREAKING TEAM NEWS

Charlie Austin is set to start for Burnley tonight.

6:42pm

6:41pm

Paolo Di Canio is very pleased with the way Swindon's injury prevention tactics are working out on the training ground.

HAPPY MAN: PAOLO DI CANIO

Although he is missing three players today due to them being cup-tied, Di Canio told the press on Monday he otherwise has a fully-fit squad at his disposal.

He said: "After the first problem we had with Gary, that took him out for one month and with Troy, who was out for 20 days, now everything is okay and it shows that the prevention and work that we are doing is paying off.

FIT AGAIN: Gary Roberts and Troy Archibald-Henville

“The lads are very happy because they know they have people who look after them to keep them going and avoid muscle problems.

“We’ll keep fingers crossed that we can keep going."

6:38pm

DANGER MEN

While all the focus in the build-up to tonight’s game has been on former Town favourite Charlie Austin, Burnley bring with them a wealth of talent to the County Ground this evening.

The Clarets currently sit 16th in the Championship after an up-and-down start, and Town will have to be at their best once again as they bid to knock higher opposition out of a cup.

ROSS WALLACE

The Scottish winger is capable of popping up on either flank, and possesses a rocket of a shot. He does not possess lightning pace but is capable of beating his man, meaning the Town full-backs will have to be on their toes. Wallace is also an expert free-kick taker, making him a threat all over the park.

DEAN MARNEY

The midfielder has a good record in the second tier, and is just as capable of popping up with a goal as he is to be putting in a goal-saving tackle in his own box. Town’s central midfield pairing will have to look after him, as will the defenders as he looks to occupy the space between the two banks of four.

SAM VOKES

While the Town defence will rightly have their focus fixed on former Town favourite Charlie Austin, they will also need to be wary of his target-man partner Vokes. The Welshman is capable of playing the ball both in the air and on the ground, and his physical presence should not be underestimated.

6:37pm

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YOUR SAY

6:32pm

HISTORY BOOKS

It's been a while since Burnley visited the County Ground, more than 16 years in fact.

Back then, the two sides played out a goalless draw, but there have been two very memorable clashes in Wiltshire involving the Clarets down the years.

The first came in 1968 in the second leg of the League Cup semi-final.

BLAST FROM THE PAST: LOU MACARI

After leading 2-1 from the first meeting of the teams, Swindon faced an exit on home turf when they found themselves two goals down, only for John Smith to force a replay which Town won to book a visit to Wembley and a famous victory against Arsenal.

You can read legendary Adver report Clive King's account of the home leg here

The other followed 18 years later as, under Lou Macari , goals from Charlie Henry , Dave Bamber and Colin Gordon secured a 3-1 win - the Robins' 13th consecutive home success, a club record.

6:27pm

Aden Flint and Charlie Austin catching up on the County Ground pitch. Flint could well be involved in the matchday squad today.

6:24pm

The Burnley players are currently having a look around the pitch, amongst them Charlie Austin .

6:21pm

Manager Paolo Di Canio is not too worried about missing Darren Ward, Giles Coke and Adam Rooney tonight.

In fact, he is looking forward to the opportunity to give a few other fringe players a little game experience.

When asked if he would make changes, he told the press on Monday: “Maybe a few, we will see but I’m not worried because Rooney and Darren have done a good job, Giles too but he didn’t have many chances to show his quality.

MAKING CHANGES?: PAOLO DI CANIO

“I’m even more happy because it is an opportunity for me to let them train very hard during the week because they still do not have the same fitness as my other players and also to see in action some other players who maybe haven’t been involved in the last few games."

6:18pm

TEAM NEWS

About 45 minutes until we hear anything official regarding tonight's line-ups, but what we do know is Swindon will be without three on-loan stars as they are cup-tied.

Giles Coke , Darren Ward and Adam Rooney will all sit this game out having played for Sheffield Wednesday, Millwall and Birmingham in the earlier rounds of the competition.

CUP-TIED: Giles Coke, Darren Ward and Adam Rooney

6:14pm

YOUR SAY

Remember ‘Matchday Live’ is not just about us spouting nonsense for five hours at a time. It’s a forum for Swindon Town fans’ views on everything going on at SN1 at present.

Whether it’s Paolo Di Canio’s team selection or lukewarm coffee in the Don Rogers, we want to hear from you.

And there are plenty of ways to get involved over the course of the evening – all of which are conveniently listed below.

l Twitter – if you’re Tweet-friendly then use the hashtag #stfcadver to have your say, and follow chief sports writer Sam Morshead (@SamMorshead_SA) throughout the game for up-to-the-second commentary.

l Comment – the box below is ready for use. If the comments are sensible and clean then they may well find themselves inserted into the live blog later in the evening.

l Email – you can always pop us an email, just send your ramblings across to smorshead@swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Get involved!

6:09pm

Good evening ladies and gents and welcome to Matchday Live as Burnley visit Swindon Town in the third round of the Capital One Cup.

Swindon have seen off opposition from a higher in league in each of their first two matches in this year's competition, and will be hoping for an impressive hat-trick of giant-killings tonight.

But standing in their way is a free-scoring Burnley side spearhead by an old County Ground favourite.

Charlie Austin made his name in professional football with the Robins, scoring 37 times in 65 appearances before his £1.2million switch to the Clarets in January 2011, and the 23-year-old will be out to haunt his former employers this evening.

BACK IN TOWN: CHARLIE AUSTIN

Stay with us on Matchday Live for all the build-up to the game, followed by match updates and reaction as Town seek to book their place in round four for the first time in 17 years.

Buckle up, it's going to be a great ride...