Still, many bookmakers had Swindon as one of the favourites for promotion to the Championship going into the 2010–11 season. Inconsist form left Swindon in mid-table for much of the season, however a 4–2 win at Charlton Athletic in January left fans hoping for a late-season surge.
Still, many bookmakers had Swindon as one of their top bets to be promoted to the Championship at the start of the 2010–11 season. However, inconsistent performance kept Swindon in the middle of the pack for most of the season, but a 4–2 win over Charlton Athletic in January gave fans reason to believe that they might make a late-season comeback.