Ollie Palmer Makes His Debut for Swindon Town
After departing Wrexham, Ollie Palmer made his debut for Swindon Town in a League Two match against Crewe Alexandra.
Palmer’s exit from Wrexham, where he spent three and a half years, was emotionally charged. Before leaving, he expressed gratitude to the Wrexham fans in a heartfelt farewell message.
Co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney also acknowledged Palmer’s contributions, thanking him for his role in leading the Red Dragons to three consecutive promotions.
However, Palmer expressed a desire for more consistent first-team opportunities this season, as he was not included in Phil Parkinson’s plans. Below is a summary of his debut performance for Swindon Town.

Palmer’s Impact in Swindon’s Victory
Palmer was substituted in during the 61st minute and quickly became involved in the game for Swindon. He had 23 touches throughout the match and came close to scoring when his powerful shot was expertly saved by the Crewe goalkeeper.
Teaming up well with his new teammates, Palmer notably linked up with midfielder Gavin Kilkenny, who had a shot saved following a quick one-two with him. This performance contributed to Swindon’s solid 3-0 victory, marking a promising start for Palmer as he aims to secure a regular position in Ian Holloway’s offensive lineup.
Palmer’s League Two Statistics
Ollie Palmer is enthusiastic about his new chapter at Swindon, eager to experience regular first-team football after his time at Wrexham. His transfer came about when he reached out to manager Ian Holloway regarding his availability, a move that demonstrated Palmer’s determination to play at this level.
| Ollie Palmer’s League Two Record | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| Palmer | 288 | 61 | 27 |
Having started with a victory at Swindon, Palmer will be looking to solidify his place in the lineup and continue contributing to his new team’s success by scoring crucial goals.
