Albion Reserves crashed to a 4-1 defeat at Swindon yesterday.

They fell behind after just two minutes to set the tone for an uncomfortable afternoon in the County ground sunshine.

Goalkeeper Michel Kuipers brought down Alan Young in the area and Charlie Griffin converted the spot kick.

Albion levelled seven minutes later when Rod Thomas shot across the face of goal and Scott Ramsay hammered in at the far post.

Kerry Mayo almost grabbed a second a minute later, but that was as good as it got.

Kuipers was out of luck in the 24th minute, challenging Swindon striker Martin Williams on the edge of the box, only for the ball to break to Young, who scored with a first time shot.

Williams hit Swindon's third eight minutes into the second half, racing onto Steve Mildenhall's clearance before rounding Kuipers and slotting into the net.

Young grabbed his second and Swindon's fourth on the hour. The 17-year-old beat two defenders in the box before curling a shot beyond Kuiper's despairing dive.

Thomas and Ben Andrews were booked for second half fouls.

Lee Steele almost grabbed a consolation late on with a snap shot that whistled just over the bar.

Albion: Kuipers; A.Davis (sub Wilkinson 61), Mayo, Andrews, Hemsley, D.Davis, Thomas (sub Hammond 65), Johnson, Ramsay (sub McPhee 72), Steele, Melton. Subs not used: Beech, Packham.