SO Eastleigh versus Swindon wasn’t a classic, but we managed to escape embarrassment in front of the television viewing public.

A special mention has to be given to the Town faithful that made the journey to Hampshire on Friday evening; they were in fine voice throughout the 90 minutes, something that has been lacking in most home games this campaign.

Once again this season, the performance throughout the 90 minutes was one to largely forget.

The star of the night was Michael Doughty. The QPR loanee fitted straight back into the side and ran the game from start to finish, let’s hope the recent sacking of Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink doesn’t affect his season-long loan deal which could be reviewed in January.

Despite needing a penalty to earn a replay, Town managed to create two or three good chances throughout the game but those opportunities mainly fell to a man who’s form is at rock bottom.

After making a decent first impression on his debut, Luke Norris has consistently looked out of his depth - fluffing his lines time and again.

Thankfully on Tuesday night Norris scored his first goal for the club at Exeter in the Checkatrade Trophy.

This should be a massive weight off his shoulders and give some encouragement for Town fans, who’s patience with the former Gillingham man was starting to wane.

Now that he’s finally netted his first Town goal, it’s down to him whether he falls into the Jan Age Fjortoft mould by enjoying a successful second half of the campaign and justifying his £150K transfer fee, or become a pricey mistake.

This Saturday, Town find themselves back on the box as Charlton Athletic visit the County Ground.

The Addicks endured a poor start to their season, but are unbeaten in their last six games.

The game also sees the return of Nicky Ajose for the first time since his departure during the summer.

Ajose hasn’t set the world on fire down at The Valley - he has scored just the four goals in his 16 games - but as we’ve seen in previous seasons, players from Swindon’s past like to come back and haunt their old club.