2012–13 Swindon Town F.C. season
The 2012–13 season was Swindon Town's first season in the League One since 2010–11. Swindon will seek to achieve back-to-back promotions after winning promotion from League Two. The club will also compete in the FA Cup, League Cup and the Football League Trophy.
In June 2012 Paolo Di Canio signed a new deal scheduled to keep him at Swindon until 2015 but resigned in 2013.
Former Aston Villa coach Kevin MacDonald was appointed manager on 28 February 2013.
Jay McEveley was among the several Swindon players to earn places within the League One Team of the Week.
James Collins joined the club from Shrewsbury Town after a move to Coventry City fell through.
2011–12 Swindon Town F.C. season
The 2011–12 season was Swindon Town's first season in the League Two since 2006–07. Under the management of former AC Milan, Lazio, Celtic, Sheffield Wednesday and West Ham United footballer Paolo Di Canio, Swindon were successful in winning their first trophy since 1996 after securing the League Two championship. Town were also runners-up in the Football League Trophy, losing to Chesterfield at Wembley Stadium. The club also competed in the FA Cup, beating Premier League outfit Wigan Athletic and the League Cup.
Paolo Di Canio became Swindon manager in May 2011.
Jonathan Smith scored his first goal for Swindon in the 2–0 home win against Southend United in September 2011.
Oliver Risser initially joined Swindon as a trialist before signing a two-year contract shortly afterwards. The Namibia international scored on his full debut against Crewe Alexandra in August 2011.
Michael Wojtanowicz trained with the club during the season.