Why do Oxford and Swindon hate each other?

The two sides have not had long stretches of playing in the same division, while there was a nine-year absence of fixtures in the early part of the 21st century.

Why did Swindon not get promoted?

Ten days after the final, Swindon were found guilty on 35 counts of illegal player payments and were given a two-division relegation. Initially this meant that Sunderland were promoted to the First Division in Swindon’s place, and Tranmere Rovers were promoted from the Third Division to the Second Division.

Has Swindon Town been sold?

Clem Morfuni has become the majority shareholder of Swindon Town, the EFL has confirmed. The league body has confirmed it consented to Morfuni acquiring the club’s shares and it will continue to investigate events under Swindon’s previous ownership.

Who are Oxford United Rivals?

Oxford’s fiercest rivalry is with Swindon Town, with Reading seen as the other significant rival team (both are about 30 miles from Oxford). To a lesser extent, Wycombe Wanderers, Luton Town and Northampton Town are also seen as rivals.

Who are Swindon towns rivals?

The fixture between Bristol Rovers and Swindon Town is a local football rivalry, sometimes referred to as a West Country derby or M4 Derby. The distance between Bristol to Swindon is just under 35 miles, and both clubs are situated in the South West region of England.

Who are readings rivals?

Since Aldershot’s exile, Reading’s main local rivalries have been with Oxford United and Swindon Town.

What has happened to Swindon Town?

In early July 2021, it emerged that players and staff had not received their June wages, and that the County Ground’s owner, Swindon Borough Council, was taking legal action after receiving no rent since April 2020. The EFL described the ownership wrangle as “concerning” and imposed a transfer embargo on the club.

How much did Swindon cost?

AN American consortium has made a offer of more than £7million to buy Swindon Town Football Club, according to documents seen by the Swindon Advertiser.

Are Wycombe and Oxford rivals?

To that end, you can describe Wycombe v Oxford as a local derby and a contest for local bragging rights, but to call it a rivalry is stretching the point. Oddly, the two clubs have rarely found themselves competing for the same thing over the years.

Who are Wycombe’s rivals?

Rivalries. As a non-League club, Slough Town were considered Wycombe’s fiercest local rivals. A rivalry with the more distant Colchester United also exists due to the two clubs battling to win promotion to the Football League in the early 1990s.