Swindon played well for the first 5 minutes, but went behind after 8 minutes after a Palace corner found Shefki Kuqi who headed in from close range to make it 1-0 to the Championship side.
Although Swindon had a lot of play Palace defended well which limited Swindon chances in front of goal. Swindon were given a lot less room with the ball then they would at a League Two game. Swindon had 5 corners in the first half, but although coming close couldn't score from any.
On 70 minutes Palace made it 2-0 with a goal from 20 yards out from Jobi McAnuff just making it into the top corner of the net.
A long distance shot by Palace which looked to be going well over dipped and hit the bar, but luckly then went out for a Swindon goal kick.
On 85 minutes Swindon were given a corner which was taken by sub Aaron Brown. It found Jerel Ifil who headed in for his first ever senior goal for Swindon to make it 2-1.
In the final 5 minutes of normal time, and 4 minutes of stoppage time Swindon came close to getting an equaliser, but ran out of time and Palace won 2-1.
Overall Swindon played well and could have at least got a draw out of the game. Swindon had plenty of chances, but it was Palace who took their chances and now go into the 4th round of the FA Cup.