Brighton 2 Swindon Town 0 

A dream of a cup comes crashing down
 

Johnston Paint Trophy

RESULT: Brighton 2 Swindon Town 0

 

Brighton scorers: N Forester (24) Pen, D Livermore (75)

 

Swindon’s Wembley dreams were once again shattered at the notoriously unhappy stomping ground of the Withdean stadium in Brighton.

Having suffered play-off heartbreak there in 2005, Town’s 2008 League Trophy aspirations ended with a disappointing 2-0 defeat.

Following Saturday’s embarrassing loss in Histon, Maurice Malpas’ players did put a much better display, but was all to no avail.

Nicky Forester penalty and David Livermore’s strike was enough to send the Seagulls into the semi-finals where they face a trip to League Two Shrewsbury.

The town boss now has 3 days to get his troops ready to their vitally important clash against table topping Leicester as they look to continue their recently resurgent league form.

 

NEXT GAME:
Leicester City (h)
Saturday 15 November 2008, 3.00pm
Coca-Cola League One