Match report

Cheltenham Defeats Peterborough 2-0 in League One Clash

Cheltenham
Cheltenham
2–0
FT
Peterborough
Peterborough
Apr 23, 2024

Cheltenham stunned Peterborough with an early double to secure a crucial 2-0 win in the League One clash at Whaddon Road. Goals from J. Nuttall and Matty Taylor within the first half-hour set the tone for the game, as Cheltenham maintained their defensive solidity throughout. Despite several substitutions from both sides, Peterborough could not find an equalizer, allowing Cheltenham to hold on for a valuable three points.

Key Facts

  • • J. Nuttall scored the first goal in the 11th minute.
  • • Matty Taylor netted the second goal at 21 minutes, receiving a yellow card later in the game for a foul.
  • • Peterborough made three substitutions: Ricky-Jade Jones, J. Dornelly, and R. De Havilland came on as substitutes.
  • • Cheltenham introduced Jordan Thomas, Tom Bradbury, Ben Williams, and James Olayinka late in the match.

Lineups

Cheltenham

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Southwood (G)
  • 2 S. Long (D)
  • 33 C. Davies (D)
  • 6 L. Freestone (D)
  • 7 L. Kinsella (M)
  • 23 E. Bonds (M)
  • 34 T. Pett (M)
  • 8 L. Sercombe (M)
  • 15 W. Ferry (M)
  • 9 M. Taylor (F)
  • 26 J. Nuttall (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 J. Thomas
  • 4 T. Bradbury
  • 3 B. Williams
  • 17 J. Olayinka
  • 39 S. Obieri
  • 21 J. Pardington
  • 25 J. Harrop

Peterborough

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Bilokapić (G)
  • 36 J. Dornelly (D)
  • 20 E. Fernandez (D)
  • 6 R. Crichlow-Noble (D)
  • 37 H. Mills (D)
  • 2 J. Katongo (M)
  • 8 R. De Havilland (M)
  • 16 D. Ajiboye (M)
  • 17 R. Jones (M)
  • 18 M. Mothersille (M)
  • 9 J. Clarke-Harris (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 C. O'Connell
  • 47 P. Aderoju
  • 28 J. Wakeling
  • 35 D. O'Brien-Brady
  • 12 V. Campbell
  • 25 F. Talley
  • 22 H. Kyprianou

Timeline

  1. Cheltenham
    11' Cheltenham Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Nuttall
  2. Cheltenham
    21' Cheltenham Goal · Normal Goal
    Matty Taylor
  3. Peterborough
    52' Peterborough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. De Havilland · On: C. O'Connell
  4. Peterborough
    56' Peterborough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ricky-Jade Jones · On: O. Aderoju
  5. Peterborough
    72' Peterborough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Dornelly · On: J. Wakeling
  6. Cheltenham
    74' Cheltenham Card · Yellow Card
    Matty Taylor

    Foul

  7. Cheltenham
    79' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Matty Taylor · On: Jordan Thomas
  8. Cheltenham
    86' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Freestone · On: Tom Bradbury
  9. Cheltenham
    90'+2 Cheltenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Ferry · On: Ben Williams
  10. Cheltenham
    90'+2 Cheltenham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Liam Sercombe · On: James Olayinka

Match Stats

Stat Cheltenham Peterborough
Fouls 18 9
Pass Accuracy 69% 82%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 25 9
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 308 584
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 8 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 11 4
Possession 35% 65%
Accurate Passes 213 477
Shots Inside Box 16 6
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 9 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goals by J. Nuttall and Matty Taylor within 10 minutes of each other set a strong tone for Cheltenham.
  • ▸ Peterborough's failure to respond despite several substitutions in the second half allowed Cheltenham to maintain control.