Paul Evans was taken off injured after 20 minutes, and replaced by Michael Pook.
Both sides had chances in the first half with Christian Roberts coming close, and at the other end Phil Smith was kept busy in the Swindon goal. Torquay also hit the bar in the first half. but both sides went into the half time break level at 0-0.
In the second half Lee Peacock came on to replace Royce Brownlie. Swindon were then awarded a penalty on 62 minutes for pushing in the box. Christian Roberts took the kick and sent the 'keeper the wrong way to make it 1-0.
Torquay who haven't scored in the league for two months came close a number of times with Smith being forced to make a number of good saves to keep Town in front. One time he was beat Swindon were saved by having two defenders on the line to clear the ball away.
Overall a good win for Swindon who were holding one to the lead right up the the 5 minutes of stoppage time which was added to the game. Torquay were very unlucky not to score at least once. Swindon's next game is at home to Bury next Saturday.