After going behind to an early goal, Swindon storm back against Sunderland - Duncan Shearer netting twice before the break, with further goals from Alan McLoughlin and Steve White contributing to a 4-1 win.

HTV report that Real Madrid are after Town keeper Fraser Digby, as Swindon thump Sunderland 4-1.

Fitzroy Simpson is sent off, as the Town lose their opening game of the season to Sunderland.

Fitzroy Simpson is booked a minute before the break, and sent off a minute after it - Sunderland also scoring once in each half for a 2-0 win.

Thomas Hauser's goal right at the death earns the Mackems a point, after the Town had looked set to win the promotion clash at Roker Park.

Thomas Hauser's goal right at the death earns the Mackems a point, after the Town had looked set to win the promotion clash at Roker Park.

Swindon Cable footage of the ill-fated play-off final.

BBC report after the Town win at Wembley for the second time in their history, to win promotion to the First Division.

HTV report after the win over Sunderland, including coverage of the celebratory parade through the Town.

Though the Town completely control the Play-Off Final against Sunderland, a single deflected goal by Alan McLoughlin is enough to win the game, and promotion to the First Division - ten days later though, the football authorities would snatch the prize away.

Sunderland visit the County Ground for the first time since the ill-fated Wembley final - and Swindon gain some sort of small revenge, winning 5-3 in an entertaining encounter.

Swindon fifth consecutive away draw is enough to save FA Cup finalists Sunderland from the threat of relegation - but leaves the Town with a mountain to climb to make the play-offs.

Glenn Hoddle sets the season off with a superb winner to beat Sunderland.

A sublime strike by Glenn Hoddle gives the Town victory over Sunderland on the opening day of the season.

Sunderland miss two penalties - the second in injury time - as Paul Bodin's third goal in as many games seals victory for Swindon.

A single goal from Peter Thorne gives the Town a vital win in a relegation battle with Sunderland.

Steve McMahon admits that things are not looking optimistic for the Town, as another defeat, this time at Roker Park, leaves his side staring down the barrel of relegation.

Kevin Phillips' missed penalty means that the Town come away from the Stadium of Light with a point - but it's not enough to keep them in the top two.

Possibly the most away fans ever witnessed at the County Ground - promotion chasing Sunderland bring thousands to Wiltshire, packing the home stands for a game that means little to the Town - and they return home happy after a 2-1 win.

Iffy Onuora gives the Town an early lead, but a Kevin Phillips goal on the hour wins a point for Sunderland.

Niall Quinn and Kevin Phillips both score to give Sunderland a straightforward win at the Stadium of Light.