TOWN will face a tough task in Andy King's first game as permanent manager when they entertain Wrexham tonight (Tues 7th Nov).

Brian Flynn's side have had an awful time at the Racecourse Ground so far this campaign but have been a revelation on their travels.

Their total of 18 goals away from home this season eclipses any other team in the four divisions and they will take a great deal of confidence from their last performance at Luton.

The Robins found themselves 3-0 down at Kenilworth but fought back to win with four goals in the last 30 minutes.

The only blot on their record was a 4-1 defeat at high-fliers Reading.

The fact they have won four away games out of seven is even more impressive considering the injury problems Flynn has suffered.

The defence has been the main problem with centre half and captain Brian Carey being out for most of the campaign and Steve Roberts has a broken leg.

Phil Hardy and Kevin Russell have been unavailable all season and, although both have been earmarked for a return to the reserves, tonight's game has arrived too quickly.

Wrexham have few problems in attack after Flynn extended Chris Killen's loan period from Manchester City by an extra month.

The young striker has scored three goals in the last six games and has formed a fine partnership with Craig Faulconbridge, a 21-year-old who has taken advantage of the injury situation to make his mark in the first team.

The line-up also has an exotic feel about it. Flynn has managed to secure the services of two Trinidad and Tobago internationals.

Winger Carlos Edwards and striker Hector Sam, who was a substitute in Saturday's 2-1 defeat at home to Stoke, have both been given the opportunity to shine, as has 20-year-old French-Moroccan left-back, Emad Bouanane.

Wrexham will also include the son of Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, Darren, who scored the Robins' goal from the penalty spot on Saturday.

Flynn knows that Swindon have had their difficulties over the last few months but believes his side have an excellent chance of keeping their good form going.

He said: "Losing at home has put more pressure on us to do well away.

"Swindon's problems have been well documented over the last few weeks but the fact they got a good point against Wycombe on Saturday, despite only having ten men, shows that they are starting to get things right. We will be looking to continue our sequence but it's not going to be easy."