Jonathan Obika and Swindon Town have missed out on the opportunity of playing in the English Championship next season following their 4 - 0 loss to Preston North End in the League One play - off final on Sunday.<br /><br />A Jermaine <span class="name">Beckford hat - trick and </span><span class="name">Paul Huntington</span>&rsquo;s13th minute strike secured a win and promotion for the Lancashire based side. <br /><br />Obika defended the colours of Swindon Town 35 times in League One in the just concluded season, scoring nine goals.<br /><br />Against the <i>Lillywhites</i>, The Robins number 20 was on the hallowed Wembley turf from start to finish for the fifth time this season.<br /><br />The former Tottenham Hotspur striker will enter the final 12 months of contract with Swindon Twon on July 1.<br /><br />Photo Credit: tottenhamhotspur.com <br />