THE GROUND
The County Ground County Road Swindon Wiltshire SN1 2ED
Swindon Town have been playing at the County Ground since 1896.
Its capacity is 15,728, which is all-seated.
Away fans are housed in the Arkells Stand where up to 1,200 fans can be housed but more can be accommodated behind the goal if required.
THE TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
It is approximately 74 miles from Griffin Park to The County Ground by road.
Most drivers will approach The County Ground from the M4 - supporters can leave at junction 15 and take the A419 then A4259 to within sight of The County Ground.
There is parking available at the ground, costing £10.
The nearest station is Swindon which is a fifteen minute walk from The County Ground.
Swindon railway station is served by First Great Western from London Paddington.
The Supporters' Association will be running coaches to every game this season - details of times and prices will be announced in due course.
THE RECENT HISTORY
Swindon Town have spent the last 12 years flitting between Leagues One and Two, but will be looking towards challenging for the Championship this campaign.
Promotion last season rectified the surprise League One relegation in 2011.
Since their relegation from the second tier in 2000, they have reached the Play-Offs twice, in 2004 and 2010.
The latter Play-Off campaign saw them beaten 1-0 in the final at Wembley to Millwall.
THE MANAGER
Paolo Di Canio made a successful start to his managerial career by winning the League Two title last season.
The often controversial Italian almost led Town to a league and cup double, but they lost 2-0 to Chesterfield in the LDV Vans Trophy final at Wembley Stadium.
His playing career was a stellar one, playing for Lazio, Juventus, Napoli, AC Milan, Celtic, Sheffield Wednesday, West Ham United, Charlton Athletic, finally returning to his beloved Lazio before ending up at Cisco Roma, retiring in 2008.
THE TOP SCORER
Former Bee Alan Connell finished as Swindon Town's leading goalscorer last season with thirteen goals, eleven of those in League Two.
The 28-year-old striker started at Ipswich Town before moves to AFC Bournemouth, Torquay United, Hereford United and then Brentford in 2007.
He finished his first season at Griffin Park as top goalscorer before returning to AFC Bournemouth in August 2008.
A 25-goal tally for Grimsby Town in the Conference persuaded Paulo Di Canio to take him to Wiltshire last summer.
THE KEY MEN
There have been several experienced signings made by Paulo Di Canio this summer.
Joining Swindon Town this season are Gary Roberts (Huddersfield Town), Andrew Williams (Yeovil Town), James Collins (Shrewsbury Town), Alan Navarro (Brighton and Hove Albion), Tommy Miller (Huddersfield Town), Jay McEvilly (Barnsley), and Troy Archibald-Henville (Exeter City).
Having won promotion, he released Callum Kennedy, Lander Gabilondo, Abdul Said, Mark Scott, Phil Smith, Etienne Esajas, and Mehdi Kerrouche.
Striker Paul Benson will be vying with Connell to be The Robins leading goalscorer this term.
The 32-year-old's impact was instant since arriving from Charlton Athletic in January where his career has stuttered following a move from Dagenham and Redbridge.
He scored 11 league goals in twenty two appearances, as well as hitting the winner against Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup Third Round.
THE FIRST MEETING
February 12 1921, Football League Division Three (Southern Section) - Swindon Town 1 Brentford 0
Brentford line-up: Young, Kearney, Rosier, Morris, Elliott, Challinor, Cartmell, King, Taylor, Anstiss, Henery.
The first Football League trip to The County Ground ends in defeat.
THE LAST MEETING
April 9 2011, nPower League One - Brentford 0 Swindon Town 1
Brentford line-up: Moore; Neilson, Legge, Balkestein, Woodman; O'Connor; Reed, Bean (sub Wood), Saunders; Alexander (sub Weston), Schlupp (sub Grabban)
Subs (not used): Carson, Spillane, Osborne, Byrne.
Brentford slip to defeat against a Swindon Town side destined for relegation.
Click here for a match report.
THE MEMORABLE DAY
April 22 2006, Coca-Cola League One - Swindon Town 1 Brentford 3
Brentford line-up: Nelson; O'Connor, Turner, Sodje, Frampton; Brooker (sub Rhodes), Newman, Pratley, Tabb; Gayle, Owusu (sub Willock)
Subs (not used): Lewis, Smith, Bankole.
Brentford goal scorers: Willock, Brooker, Gayle.
A superb individual goal by Paul Brooker is the pick of the three goals.
THE ODDS
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Those who back the Wiltshire side can get ¼ of the odds if they finish in the top three.
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