The match passed a morning pitch inspection, with the pitch being covered with lots of sand.

Both sides had limited chances, and as the game went on a 0-0 draw looked like being the likely outcome.

During the second half from the back of the Swindon section someone lit and then threw a flare onto the wooden stand of Leyton Orient. Somthing that hadn't been seen at at Swindon game since the mid 1990's.

Towards the end Swindon should have been given a penalty after Paynter appeared to have been fouled in the box, but no penalty was awarded and the referee instead blew up for full time.