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Loan watch: Matt Smith scores for Swindon

Matt Smith opened his account for Swindon Town on Saturday in a 3-1 win against Rochdale at County Ground. Goals from Tyler Smith and Anthony Grant put the home side in a dominant position before Smith grabbed a memorable debut goal.

Our 19-year-old midfielder picked up a loose pass from keeper Gavin Bazunu, steadied himself, then slotted the ball into an empty net to make it three.

Jimmy Keohane then notched a consolation strike in added time for the visitors, but the damage was done.

Elsewhere, Jordi Osei-Tutu played the full game for Cardiff as they fell to a 2-0 defeat against Sheffield Wednesday on the opening day of the Championship season.