Players who played for Portsmouth and Swindon Town
Which footballers have played for both Portsmouth and Swindon Town? It's exactly the kind of link that wins rounds of The Connection, our football trivia game. Every player below has been checked against his career record, including loan spells.
Quick quiz: how many can you name before you look? There are 4 in our list.
Show all 4 players
| Player | Country | Portsmouth | Swindon Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Taylor | England | 2002–2008 | 2017–2019 |
| Matt Ritchie | England / Scotland | 2008–2011 & 2024–2025 | 2010–2011 & 2011–2013 |
| John Swift | England | 2025–present | 2015 loan |
| Brett Pitman | Jersey | – | – |
Quick facts
- 4 players in our verified list have played for both Portsmouth and Swindon Town.
- The most common countries are England (3), Jersey (1).
- One player, John Swift, made the link through a loan spell.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Portsmouth and Swindon Town?
4 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Portsmouth and Swindon Town, including John Swift, Matthew Taylor and Matt Ritchie.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. One player, John Swift, made the link through a loan spell.
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