As one fan mentioned to the T&A on social media this week, it is of course the ‘Darby Derby’ on Saturday, with the popular defender having turned out for both clubs. The full back was playing for Bolton when he was shockingly diagnosed with the incurable Motor Neurone Disease in 2018, at the age of just 29. Along with fellow sufferer, and close friend, Chris Rimmer, he set up the Darby Rimmer MND Foundation shortly afterwards, which has since raised millions of pounds. The foundation helps create awareness of MND, supports those living with the condition, and funds and assists research into the illness with the quest of finding a cure. And with Swindon facing the Bantams at the County Ground this weekend, the hosts have chosen to wear the white kit, with the Foundation’s name on the front of the shirt. The shirts are available to purchase on Pro:Direct, and limited numbers will also be available in the club shop, with £5 from each sale going to support the foundation. The match-worn shirts will also be auctioned off after the game, with those profits also being given to the Darby Rimmer MND Foundation.   In a statement on the club website, Darby said: “I only had a short loan spell at Swindon Town, but I loved every minute. “The club and fans supported me on the pitch and since my diagnosis they have been massive supporters of myself, the Foundation and the fight against Motor Neurone Disease. "Once again, the club has gone above and beyond by wearing the Foundation’s name on the front of their shirt. "Myself and everyone at Darby Rimmer would like to say thank you for your continued support in the fight against MND." Bantams supporters will be doing their bit on Saturday too, as they display a giant surfer flag of Darby during the game, which kicks off at 12.30pm after being moved for Sky Sports + coverage.

Absolutely top class from Swindon 👏🏻 hopefully @officialbantams follow suit. Swindon have kindly allowed us to take the giant surfer flag for behind the goal. Be great to hear the whole stadium singing 'Stephen Darby baby' (human league) when we hit the 2nd minute. #bcafc #stfc https://t.co/5HGpLuZjaN pic.twitter.com/asPDWzFiIk — TheCityVent (@Thecityvent) April 7, 2025

Swindon sit 14th in the table, and though they are not mathematically out of the League Two play-off race, it would require a miraculous set of results for them to sneak into the top seven. Conversely, City sit top of the league on goal difference from Port Vale, in what has turned into  a dramatic six-horse race for the title and automatic promotion.