Match report
Peterborough Defeats Cheltenham 3-2 in Thrilling EFL Trophy Encounter
Peterborough
3–2
FT
Cheltenham
Feb 5, 2025
Peterborough secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Cheltenham in the EFL Trophy, with Hector Kyprianou, A. Odoh, and Ricky-Jade Jones finding the back of the net for the home side. Despite Cheltenham's valiant effort with goals from Jordan Thomas and G. Miller, Peterborough managed to hold on to their lead for a crucial win in the competition.
Key Facts
- • Peterborough defeated Cheltenham 3-2 in the EFL Trophy
- • Hector Kyprianou opened the scoring for Peterborough in the 24th minute
- • Jordan Thomas equalized for Cheltenham in the 34th minute
- • G. Miller gave Cheltenham the lead with a goal in the 45th minute
- • A. Odoh scored the equalizer for Peterborough in the 52nd minute
- • Ricky-Jade Jones secured the victory for Peterborough in the 69th minute
Lineups
Peterborough
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 31 J. Steer (G)
- 5 O. Wallin (D)
- 37 E. Fernandez (D)
- 15 G. Nevett (D)
- 22 H. Kyprianou (M)
- 4 A. Collins (M)
- 35 D. O'Brien-Brady (M)
- 18 C. Hayes (M)
- 10 A. Odoh (F)
- 19 G. Lindgren (F)
- 9 C. Conn-Clarke (F)
Substitutes
- 34 H. Mills
- 17 R. Jones
- 33 J. Dornelly
- 7 M. Mothersille
- 48 B. Ihionvien
- 8 R. De Havilland
- 1 N. Bilokapić
Cheltenham
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 21 J. Day (G)
- 2 A. Jude-Boyd (D)
- 25 S. Stubbs (D)
- 6 T. Bradbury (D)
- 23 V. Adedokun (D)
- 8 L. Young (M)
- 4 L. Kinsella (M)
- 15 J. Thomas (M)
- 26 T. Backwell (M)
- 22 E. Archer (M)
- 10 G. Miller (F)
Substitutes
- 11 A. Hay
- 9 M. Taylor
- 24 D. Power
- 5 T. Dieng
- 18 I. Bakare
- 14 L. Dulson
- 41 M. Diallo
Timeline
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24' Peterborough Goal · Normal GoalHector Kyprianou -
34' Cheltenham Goal · Normal GoalJordan Thomas · Assist: V. Adedokun -
45'+3 Cheltenham Goal · Normal GoalG. Miller · Assist: Jordan Thomas -
46' Peterborough subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Hayes · On: Harley Mills -
46' Peterborough subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Conn-Clarke · On: Ricky-Jade Jones -
46' Peterborough subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Nevett · On: J. Dornelly -
46' Peterborough subst · Substitution 4Off: D. O'Brien-Brady · On: M. Mothersille -
48' Cheltenham Card · Yellow CardTom BradburyFoul
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52' Peterborough Goal · Normal GoalA. Odoh -
54' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Miller · On: A. Hay -
54' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 2Off: Tommy Backwell · On: Matty Taylor -
66' Cheltenham Card · Yellow CardV. AdedokunFoul
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69' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 3Off: V. Adedokun · On: Darragh Power -
69' Peterborough Goal · Normal GoalRicky-Jade Jones · Assist: G. Lindgren -
71' Cheltenham Card · Yellow CardS. StubbsFoul
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73' Cheltenham Card · Yellow CardArkell Jude-BoydFoul
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73' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Kinsella · On: Timothée Dieng -
74' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Stubbs · On: I. Bakare -
89' Peterborough subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Odoh · On: B. Ihionvien
Match Stats
| Stat | Peterborough | Cheltenham |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 67% | 64% |
| Offsides | 4 | 5 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 17 | 11 |
| Corners | 5 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 360 | 329 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 10 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 5 |
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 242 | 212 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Hector Kyprianou's early goal in the 24th minute set the tone for Peterborough, giving them a crucial lead in the match.
- ▸ The turning point came in the 69th minute when Ricky-Jade Jones scored the decisive goal, sealing Peterborough's victory and putting them ahead in the match.