A crowd of 3011 saw Swindon take the points in tight game at the Globe, Benson's early strike in the second half to put Paolo Di Canio's league leaders ever closer to a place in League 1 next season. Morecambe should have taken an early when Carlton managed to evade the visitors defence but his shot clipped the foot of keeper Fotheringham and went behind for a corner. A shout for a penalty was also turned down as the league leaders struggle to impose themselves on the game much to the annoyance of their flamboyant Italian manager. The first half was mainly played out in the middle of the pitch with goal attempts at a premium, Swindon started to pass the ball well however the lively Carlton was always a threat to the visitors back line with McCormack doing a sterling job keeping the home forwards at bay. Finally just before half time a Connell shot for Swindon went wide whilst Carlton also went close at the other end. 54 seconds after the 2nd half started Swindon scored a cross from the right was nodded back across the goal to Benson who scored easily from close range (0-1) Benson's strike visibly relaxed the visitors and they started to control the game looking dangers down both wins were early substitute Holmes adding a bit of speed to the attack. Morecambe struggled to get forward and the visitors seemed to be cruising towards 3 points until deep into the game when they eventually had a period of sustained pressure a shot from Curran was narrowly wide, in added time Curran's deflected header hit the bar although Benson should have sealed the game when missing from close range. On reflection Swindon probably deserved the points although it may have been different if the Shrimps had made more effort earlier on. Morecambe 0 Swindon Town 1 Att 3011
