Upcoming home fixtures
v Rotherham United
Saturday 31 October 2026 · 15:00
v Grimsby Town
Saturday 14 November 2026 · 15:00
v Chesterfield
Saturday 28 November 2026 · 15:00
v Tranmere Rovers
Saturday 19 December 2026 · 15:00
v Exeter City
Tuesday 29 December 2026 · 19:45
v Crawley Town
Friday 1 January 2027 · 15:00
v Barnet
Tuesday 19 January 2027 · 19:45
v Bristol Rovers
Saturday 23 January 2027 · 15:00
v Oldham Athletic
Saturday 6 February 2027 · 15:00
v York City
Saturday 20 February 2027 · 15:00
v Northampton Town
Saturday 6 March 2027 · 15:00
v Newport County
Saturday 20 March 2027 · 15:00
v Shrewsbury Town
Monday 29 March 2027 · 15:00
v Fleetwood Town
Saturday 10 April 2027 · 15:00
v Salford City
Saturday 17 April 2027 · 15:00
v Rochdale
Tuesday 27 April 2027 · 19:45
v Gillingham
Saturday 8 May 2027 · 15:00
Travel planning
- Christmas and New Year rail services are often reduced; check National Rail before travelling.
- Engineering work can affect weekend services; check the operator close to the match.
- Big local or international events can increase demand for trains and rooms — book early.
- Kick-off times can move for television; times marked here are subject to change.

Getting there
- Bus from Swindon station — Regular buses run towards the County Ground, quicker than the walk.
- Walk from town centre — A straightforward 20-minute walk through the town centre.
- Driving — M4 J15 or J16, then follow signs; street parking near the ground is available but limited.
Food and drink options
No official away pub found for this ground. Suggestions below are not verified with the club; colours policies vary and fixture restrictions may apply.
- The Rolleston Arms — Traditional pub near the ground, well used to away support. Colours policy unknownMap
- Swindon town centre cafés — A good spread of options near the station for those arriving early. Colours policy unknownMap
- Ground concourse — Standard matchday fare, efficient in the away end. Colours policy unknownMap
Worth the detour
STEAM Museum
Railway heritage museum telling the story of the Great Western Railway, close to the outlet centre.
Open in mapsSwindon Designer Outlet
Shopping centre in a converted railway works, a short walk from the station.
Open in mapsOff the beaten track
Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.
The Kicking Donkey
Backstreet pub away from the busier town-centre options.
Open in mapsOld Town Swindon
The original hilltop town centre, quieter and more characterful than the modern centre.
Open in mapsLydiard Park
Historic house and parkland on the edge of town, little-visited by away fans.
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Transport alert
Weekend rail
Engineering work can affect weekend services into Swindon; check the operator close to the match.
Local event
Local arrangements
Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.
Ground note · unverified
The County Ground sits in a residential area — parking restrictions are tightly enforced on matchdays.
Ground note · unverified
Swindon's road layout, with its famous 'Magic Roundabout', can confuse first-time drivers.
From the away end
Away-end reviews & seat views
Nigel Eady County Ground · First-hand fan experiences, not official club advice.
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These pubs are not checked as away-friendly. Many pubs near grounds are home-fans only on matchdays and colours policies vary — check with the club or police before you go.
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