[Saba Sports News] According to British media reports, the English Football Association (FA) has charged Swindon Town FC in League Two with fielding ineligible players. The club is accused of violating FA regulations and EFL rules. The allegations arise from the Vertu Trophy Round of 16 match on January 13, 2026, where Swindon allegedly used two players who were not eligible to compete against Luton Town, ultimately winning the match 2-1.
One of the players, Oliver Clark, is currently serving a seven-match suspension issued by the FA. The other player, Aaron Drinan, came on as a substitute at the start of the second half but did not appear on the official team sheet. Both charges will be heard by an independent disciplinary committee.
Additionally, potential sanctions could include revoking Swindon’s participation in this season’s Vertu Trophy and reinstating Luton’s eligibility. Therefore, during the investigation, the draw for the quarter-finals of the Vertu Trophy this Saturday will include both teams.