Swindon Town striker Billy Paynter was celebrating today after being named Coca-Cola League 1 Player of the Month for January 2010.

Paynter was in prolific goal-scoring in January, with five goals in four league games. His scoring streak began with goals against Gillingham and a crucial single goal to secure all three points at Stockport County. The frontman was also on the scoresheet in his side's home win over high-flying Leeds United to help the Robins end the month in the Play Off places in Coca-Cola League 1.

Also short-listed for the January award were Chris Lines of Bristol Rovers, Tamika Mkandawire of Leyton Orient and Norwich's Chris Martin.

Charlie Adam of Blackpool won the award in the Championship and Ryan Lowe of Bury was given the League 2 accolade.

The decision to present the Coca-Cola League 1 Player of the Month award was made by the Coca-Cola Player of the Month awards panel which includes former World Cup referee Jack Taylor, on behalf of The Football League, Steve Bates, Chairman of the Football Writers' Association, Malcolm Clarke, Chairman of the Football Supporters' Federation and Steve Watts, Marketing Assets Manager, Coca-Cola Great Britain.