SWINDON Town goalkeeper Wes Foderingham has said that his team can enjoy the Christmas period thanks to their fine start to the season.

November was billed as the biggest test of Cooper’s young side but despite a humbling FA Cup exit at Cheltenham, Swindon put together a run of wins which continued last Saturday against Notts County.

That victory put them 11 points clear of the Magpies, who sit one place out of the play-offs, and it is that cushion that has left Foderingham feeling like they don’t need to reach for the panic button if a result does not go their way.

“I think it enables us to relax a little bit because, when you have that sort of gap, you don’t go in thinking we have to win this game,” said the goalkeeper.

“Things can start going wrong on the pitch and you can start overdoing things.

“I think we can relax and play our own game and if we have a game and we draw 0-0 so be it - we’ll go next week and get another win.

“I am sure around this period and for the rest of the season, teams are going to drop points. It wouldn’t be the end of the world if we drew a game.

“It’s more of a case of trying to keep that level of consistency, keep the performances going, and trying to stay up there as long as possible.”

Foderingham has now only conceded once - a late goal against Peterborough at London Road - in the last five games to provide the solid foundations for Swindon’s latest mini-run.

But like any good player, it was the onethat got away that he still rues.

“It is really satisfying but it is frustrating as well because of the goal at Peterborough coming in the last minute. But those things happen,” said the keeper, who now believes that Town may have put the myth of having a leaky defence behind them.

“We have done fantastically well as a defensive unit and I don’t think I had a meaningful save to make on Saturday because the boys in front of me defended really well and hopefully it continues.”

Swindon kick off the festive period this Saturday at home to Doncaster but have an easier time of things than usual, with only four games over the two weeks.

However, Foderingham is still aware of the pressure that comes with this time of the year, especially if too much is eaten on Christmas Day.

“I think there is one game that is missing from what we normally play around the Christmas period, but it still is a busy period,” he added.

“Around that time, I am sure there are a lot of Christmas parties and I am sure there are people eating turkey so it is difficult to play Saturday, Tuesday, Saturday, Tuesday.

“We’re going to prepare as best we can and I am sure if we keep playing how we have been, we will pick up results.”