Given that influx of new players it is perhaps understandable that Swindon's form has been inconsistent this term, but Mark Cooper's side
Chelsea travel to Swindon, kicking off their Capital One Cup campaign.
The Blues made it to the semifinals last year, before being dumped out by Swansea City. Although the bigger clubs often take this competition lightly, it was still a disappointing result for Chelsea. They'll be looking to at least make another deep run this season.
Mourinho's Blues may have one eye on Saturday's trip to Tottenham, but they will face several players with Spurs connections on Tuesday.
Mourinho's Blues may have one eye on Saturday's trip to Tottenham, but they will face several players with Spurs connections on Tuesday.
The Robins have a close relationship with the north London club, and signed six Tottenham academy graduates this summer: Massimo Luongo, Nathan Byrne and Jack Barthram joined permanently, along with loanees Alex Pritchard, Ryan Mason and Grant Hall.
Given that influx of new players it is perhaps understandable that Swindon's form has been inconsistent this term, but Mark Cooper's side have not lost at home since February.
Those odds reflect the remarkable strength in depth at Stamford Bridge. While Mourinho will not field his first-choice side against Swindon, the Robins are unlikely to take encouragement from a visiting team-sheet set to include David Luiz and Juan Mata.
For Swindon Town, this is an opportunity to claim a major scalp this year. The Capital One Cup and FA Cup are the only chances a smaller club like Swindon has to go up against the big sides in England.
You always see a few upsets in the early rounds of both knockout tournaments.
Here's a quick preview for this Capital One Cup fixture.
When: Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 2:45 p.m. ET; 7:45 p.m. BST
Where: County Ground, Swindon, England
