Match Record
Complete record for all Swindon Town senior matches against Merthyr Town:
| Competition | P | W | D | L | Penalties | F | A | Win % | SR% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Won | Lost | |||||||||
| All matches | 27 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 38 | 51.85% | 62.96% |
| League | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 35 | 50.00% | 60.00% |
| Non-League | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 50.00% | 66.67% |
| National Cup Competitions | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Other matches between sides representing Swindon Town and Merthyr Town:
Biggest Victories and Defeats
Biggest victories in each competition:
| Comp. | Date | Opponent | Score | Scorers | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFL | 25 APR 1925 | 
Merthyr Town (Home)
Merthyr Town (H)
|
W5 - 1 | J. Johnson 2, C. Daniel 2, D. Bew | ~5,000 |
| EFL | 20 DEC 1924 |
Merthyr Town (Away)
Merthyr Town (A)
|
W5 - 1 | J. Johnson 2, F. Richardson 3 | ~4,000 |
| EFL | 04 SEP 1922 |
Merthyr Town (Home)
Merthyr Town (H)
|
W4 - 0 | B. Cooke, B. Davies, J. Johnson 2 | 6,732 |
| FAC | 13 NOV 1965 | 
Merthyr Tydfil (Home)
Merthyr Tydfil (H)
|
W5 - 1 | K. East 4, R. Smart | 15,962 |
| STH | 13 APR 1914 |
Merthyr Town (Home)
Merthyr Town (H)
|
W3 - 0 | H. Fleming 3 | - |
| STH | 21 MAR 1913 |
Merthyr Town (Home)
Merthyr Town (H)
|
W3 - 0 | S. Lamb, A. Bown, B. Tout pen. | - |
Biggest defeats in each competition:
| Comp. | Date | Opponent | Score | Scorers | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFL | 08 OCT 1927 |
Merthyr Town (Away)
Merthyr Town (A)
|
L2 - 8 | H. Morris, L. Roberts | 5,418 |
| STH | 24 MAR 1913 |
Merthyr Town (Away)
Merthyr Town (A)
|
L0 - 1 | - | ~12,000 |
Highest and Lowest Attendances
Highest attendances at each venue:
| Comp. | Date | Opponent | Score | Scorers | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAC | 13 NOV 1965 |
Merthyr Tydfil (Home)
Merthyr Tydfil (H)
|
W5 - 1 | K. East 4, R. Smart | 15,962 |
| EFL | 02 OCT 1920 |
Merthyr Town (Away)
Merthyr Town (A)
|
D2 - 2 | D. Rogers 2 | ~13,000 |
Lowest attendances at each venue:
| Comp. | Date | Opponent | Score | Scorers | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFL | 08 FEB 1930 |
Merthyr Town (Away)
Merthyr Town (A)
|
D3 - 3 | J. Eddleston, L. Roberts, H. Morris | 1,554 |
| EFL | 20 APR 1929 |
Merthyr Town (Home)
Merthyr Town (H)
|
W2 - 1 | A. Thom, H. Morris | 2,741 |
All Matches
Players
Most appearances for Swindon Town against Merthyr Town:
| Player | Apps |
|---|---|
| Bertie DAVIES | 14 |
| Bertie DENYER | 14 |
| Tober WESTON | 14 |
| Wally DICKINSON | 13 |
| Teddy NASH | 12 |
Most goals scored for Swindon Town against Merthyr Town:
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jack JOHNSON | 7 |
| Joe EDDLESTON | 6 |
| Harold FLEMING | 5 |
| Harry MORRIS | 5 |
| Dave ROGERS | 5 |
Highest success % for Swindon Town against Merthyr Town (min 5 games):
| Player | SR% |
|---|---|
| Jack JOHNSON | 75.0% |
| Dave ROGERS | 70.8% |
| Reggie COOPER | 70.0% |
| Bob JEFFERSON | 68.8% |
| Harry KAY | 68.8% |
Most appearances for Merthyr Town against Swindon Town:
| Player | Apps |
|---|---|
| Albert LINDON | 13 |
| Robert FERRANS | 8 |
| Billy CREWE | 7 |
| Bill ARBLASTER | 6 |
| Albert LANGFORD | 6 |
Most goals scored for Merthyr Town against Swindon Town:
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bert TURNER | 3 |
| Ernest TURNER | 3 |
| Bill ARBLASTER | 3 |
| Mickey JONES | 2 |
| George LAWLEY | 2 |
Highest success % for Merthyr Town against Swindon Town (min 5 games):
| Player | SR% |
|---|---|
| Robert FERRANS | 50.0% |
| Billy CREWE | 50.0% |
| Bill ARBLASTER | 50.0% |
| Jack PAGE | 50.0% |
| Albert LANGFORD | 41.7% |
Players who represented both clubs:
Newspaper Reports
All available media reports for Swindon Town's matches against Merthyr Town:
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A TALE OF MISSED CHANCESFootball League Division Three (South)
Swindon Town (2) 2
Merthyr Town (0) 1
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TOWN FORWARDS WELCOME THE CHANGED CONDITIONSFootball League Division Three (South)
Swindon Town (1) 6
Merthyr Town (0) 3
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MERTHYR CROWD BARRACKS THE REFEREEFootball League Division Three (South)
Merthyr Town (1) 3
Swindon Town (1) 3
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EAST CELEBRATES, MERTHYR GO WESTFootball Association Challenge Cup
Swindon Town (1) 5
Merthyr Tydfil (0) 1
Transfers
Transfers between Swindon Town and Merthyr Town:
| Date | Player | In/Out | Transfer Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1915/6 | Billy THOMAS | IN | guest |
| 16 JUN 1930 | Alec CRUICKSHANK | IN | |
| 13 JUL 1955 | Jimmy JOHNSTON | OUT | |
| Tony DAVIES | OUT |
Friendlies and Minor Competitions
| Comp. | Date | Opponent | Score | Scorers | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRN |
Merthyr Tydfil (Away)
Merthyr Tydfil (A)
|
- | - | - |