League One Playoffs
May 11, 2015 7.45pm
5
5
HT : 3 2
FT
  • Ben Gladwin 4' goal
  • Ben Gladwin 10' goal
  • Michael Smith 18' goal
  • Michael Smith 59' goal
  • Anton Rodgers 78' yellowcard
  • Jonathan Obika 84' goal
  • Jonathan Obika 85' yellowcard
  • Ben Gladwin 91' yellowcard
  • Yaser Kasim 96' yellowcard
  • Nathan Byrne 99' yellowcard
  • goal Nathan Thompson 19' (OG)
  • goal Chris Basham 38'
  • yellowcard Jay McEveley 45'
  • yellowcard Mark Howard 58'
  • goal Ben Davies 65'
  • yellowcard Paul Coutts 67'
  • yellowcard Craig Alcock 81'
  • goal Matt Done 88'
  • goal Che Adams 90'

Mark Cooper describes 10-goal thriller in League One playoff as "torture"

Cooper: 'Playoff thriller was torture'

Swindon Town manager Mark Cooper has described his side's thrilling 5-5 draw against Sheffield United in the League One playoff second leg as "torture".

The Robins were 2-0 up inside 10 minutes thanks to Ben Gladwin's brace, before Michael Smith extended the lead.

Jamie Murphy and Chris Basham then made it 3-2 and Steven Davies replied to Smith's penalty after the break.

Jonathan Obika looked to have settled it but late goals from Matt Done and Che Adams pulled United level on the night, ultimately in vain as Swindon held on to win the tie 7-6 on aggregate.

Cooper told BBC Sport: "It was torture. The worst game of football I've been through. I did not enjoy it at all. Going to Wembley hasn't sunk in because of the drama. It must be the best playoff game in history?"

Cooper's side will now take on Preston North End in the League One playoff final at Wembley on May 24.

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