Players who played for Reading and Swindon Town

Which footballers have played for both Reading 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 facts

• 9 players in our verified list have played for both Reading and Swindon Town.
• The most common countries are England (6), Wales (1), Canada (1).
• Three players made the link through a loan spell, including Simon Cox and Chris Martin.

Common questions

How many players have played for both Reading and Swindon Town?

9 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Reading and Swindon Town, including Chris Martin, John Swift and Junior Hoilett.

Do loan spells count?

Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Three players made the link through a loan spell, including Simon Cox and Chris Martin.

Test yourself

In The Connection you get two clubs and a country, and the first to name a player who links them wins the point. Try it with your mates, or take on today's daily.

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