SWINDON Town kept their League One survival aspirations alive thanks to a 3-1 victory over play-off chasing Portsmouth on Tuesday night. Former Pompey striker Brett Pitman grabbed the first two Town goals before Ronan Curtis pulled one back for Danny Cowley’s men late on. But in added time, Tyler Smith struck on the counter to give Tommy Wright’s side a slim chance of remaining in League One next term. The victory - combined with midweek wins for AFC Wimbledon and Wigan Athletic - still leaves Town six points from safety with three games left. Therefore, if Town lose to MK Dons on Saturday and both Wimbledon and Wigan avoid defeat, Swindon will be relegated.
Swindon Town lose 2-1 away at Rochdale in League One
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John Sheridan reacts to Swindon Town s 2-1 defeat to Rochdale
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Lee Camp: 7 Gave away a penalty but made five or six saves to prevent an absolute rout for Posh. Booked.
Jordon Garrick: 6 Found it difficult to balance his priorities at wing-back but looked Town’s most dangerous attacking asset. Final ball wasn’t always as good as it could have been.
Taylor Curran: 5 Switched off for the first goal as Dembele wandered by and was a little slow to react during the second too. Otherwise, he made a couple of good blocks and battled away reasonably well.
Anthony Grant: 4
Jonathan Grounds: 6 Keen to play long balls up to Hope, but kept things simple and tried not to put himself under any unnecessary pressure.