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Swindon teamsheet blunder sparks EFL probe

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Swindon Town edged Luton Town 2-1 in the EFL Trophy, but the victory was clouded by a teamsheet error that left top scorer Aaron Drinan absent from the official lineup. Holloway introduced Drinan at halftime, yet the bench list still showed Ryan Tafazolli, prompting an eight‑minute stoppage while officials sorted the mistake.

Holloway told BBC Radio Wiltshire he expects “some sort of action” after officials failed to display the electronic sheet for verification. Former England midfielder Jack Wilshere, Luton’s head coach, said the EFL must enforce the rules, while the league’s shift from handwritten to iPad submissions has drawn criticism for lacking a final check.

The incident arrives as Swindon progress to the last eight, keeping their cup hopes alive. An EFL probe will determine whether the club or match officials breached protocol, potentially prompting tighter electronic‑submission safeguards. Observers will watch the outcome for clues on how the league polices administrative oversights moving forward.