As a comparison, fellow L1 opponents Bristol Rovers only beat Bristol Manor Farm 4-0 on Saturday.
Nuneaton match report.
Match Report - Boro 0 Swindon Town 8
By Kev Brown
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https://www.pitchero.com/clubsSaturday 8th August;
Boro were undone by League Two Champions Swindon Town at Liberty Way.
The Robins started the game with an almost full strength first team, which included on loan Sheffield Utd striker Tyler Smith, and were out of the blocks quickly as they looked eager to impress boss Richie Wellens.
Slick passing through the thirds and intelligent movement up front blew Boro away in the opening quarter with the visitors racing into a 5-0 lead inside 21 minutes.
The gulf in divisions was clear to see but rather than capitulate Boro dug in deep to stem the flow of Swindon attacks.
Boro were now having more joy in the final third and Marcus Kelly showed his technical ability with a stinging shot sent goalwards which was well blocked by the visitors defence.
Next to go close for Boro was Luke Benbow who sent a free-kick narrowly wide with his effort sandwiched between two Swindon goals in the closing minutes of the first half.
Swindon started the second half with eleven fresh players that included five first team regulars whilst Boro introduced three subs of their own Armsden, Dias and a trialist.
In the sapping heat Boro re-grouped and stuck to their task well as the visitors continued to push and move the ball around slickly on the perfect playing surface.
Boro were a whisker away from pulling a goal back when an arrowed shot rebounded off the inside of the post, agonisingly avoiding the incoming blue shirts, and was cleared to safety by the Robins.
Swindon responded with a well worked goal, moving the ball from one side of the pitch to the other before whipping the ball across for a close range finish.
Boro continued to show their character with a resolute and disciplined second half showing and went close with another well taken free-kick followed by a well struck shot that cleared the bar.
Youngsters Harry Jackson and Jack Hilton were introduced late on for Boro but the game played out without any other clear cut chances at either end.
Despite the heavy score-line, Boro showed their determination and spirit in sapping conditions against a title winning full strength Swindon squad.
BORO:
Breeden, Trialist A, Trialist B, Kettle, Edjenguélé, Trialist C, Shamsi, Lita, Benbow, Edmunds, Kelly.
Subs: Armsden, Trialist D, Trialist E, Jackson, Hilton, Trialist F, Dias.