An independent Disciplinary Commission has expelled Swindon Town from the EFL Trophy, after it fielded two ineligible players in a match against Luton Town on 13 January 2026.
The Club played Oliver Clarke, who was serving a seven-game suspension from the Football Association. In addition, Aaron Drinan, who started the second half, was not named on the official team sheet. These actions were in breach of the EFL Regulations and EFL Trophy Rules.
The Club has also been issued with a fine of £40,000, of which £20,000 will be suspended and which will be automatically payable if the Club fields or names on a team sheet an ineligible player before the end of the 2026/27 season. The EFL statement is available here.
Ruth Kennedy appeared for the EFL before the Disciplinary Commission.
