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English football fans are always eager to see who makes the starting XI.
The upcoming FA Cup clash between Swindon Town and Salford City is set for 10.01.2026 at 15:00. Here you’ll find everything about confirmed lineups, tactical approaches, and recent performances leading into one of the most anticipated fixtures in England.
Pre-Match Overview
Both clubs come into this FA Cup encounter with contrasting form and ambitions.
Swindon Town, currently sitting - in the standings, will look to secure valuable home points, while Salford City, positioned -, aim to continue their climb up the FA Cup table.
Key match info:
- Country: England
- Date: 10.01.2026
- Kickoff: 15:00
- Favorite: Swindon Town
This fixture has a rich history — the sides last met on 20.09.2025, finishing Salford City 3-2 Swindon Town.
Swindon Town Starting XI and Tactical Notes
The Swindon Town squad has been dominant at home throughout the FA Cup 2026 campaign.
Fans searching for the Swindon Town lineup today or Swindon Town starting XI can find it on this page.
The manager’s choices this week will likely focus on:
- Maintaining defensive stability after recent fixtures
- Enhancing midfield control and quick transitions
- Maximizing forward efficiency in the final third
Recent Swindon Town home performances:
Date Event Score 04.01.2026 Harrogate Town vs Swindon Town 0 - 0 01.01.2026 Swindon Town vs Gillingham 2 - 0 29.12.2025 Cheltenham Town vs Swindon Town 0 - 2
Salford City Confirmed Lineup
The visitors Salford City have been unpredictable this season but remain dangerous against top sides.
Their confirmed lineup for today’s FA Cup game will soon be announced on this page.
Performance overview:
- League standing: -
- Recent head-to-head record: Salford City 3-2 Swindon Town
- Wins this season over Swindon Town: 4
Recent away match stats for Salford City:
Date Event Score 01.01.2026 Barrow vs Salford City 1 - 2 29.12.2025 Salford City vs Fleetwood Town 0 - 0 26.12.2025 Salford City vs Harrogate Town 1 - 0
Prediction and Final Word
As of 09.01.2026, odds point to Swindon Town as the likely winner, but English football rarely follows the script. Weather, intensity, and tactical precision will all influence the result.
The confirmed Swindon Town and Salford City lineups for the FA Cup 2026 season will be updated here once available — stay tuned for the latest lineup news, formations, and player performances.
