Match report

Stevenage Defeats Cheltenham 2–1 in League One Clash

Stevenage
Stevenage
2–1
FT
Cheltenham
Cheltenham
Apr 27, 2024

Stevenage held off the challenges of Cheltenham to secure a crucial 2–1 victory in League One. Key contributions from K. Hemmings and Nick Freeman, along with multiple substitutions, helped Stevenage maintain their momentum throughout the game.

Key Facts

  • • Stevenage's K. Hemmings scored a penalty to take an early lead.
  • • Cheltenham equalized through Matty Taylor after 53 minutes.
  • • Nick Freeman secured the win for Stevenage with a goal in the final minute of stoppage time.

Lineups

Stevenage

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 12 C. MacGillivray (G)
  • 6 D. Sweeney (D)
  • 15 T. Vancooten (D)
  • 5 C. Piergianni (D)
  • 14 K. Smith (M)
  • 24 B. Thompson (M)
  • 23 L. Thompson (M)
  • 22 N. Guinness-Walker (M)
  • 11 J. Roberts (F)
  • 9 E. List (F)
  • 29 K. Hemmings (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 N. Freeman
  • 20 A. Pressley
  • 45 H. Smith
  • 18 H. White
  • 4 N. Thompson
  • 2 L. James-Wildin
  • 41 R. Mitchell

Cheltenham

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Southwood (G)
  • 2 S. Long (D)
  • 33 C. Davies (D)
  • 4 T. Bradbury (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

  • 21 J. Pardington
  • 27 J. Thomas
  • 10 A. Keena
  • 17 J. Olayinka
  • 14 J. Shepherd
  • 25 J. Harrop
  • 3 B. Williams

Timeline

  1. Cheltenham
    27' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Luke Southwood · On: J. Pardington
  2. Stevenage
    45'+1 Stevenage Goal · Penalty
    K. Hemmings
  3. Cheltenham
    45'+3 Cheltenham Card · Yellow Card
    J. Nuttall

    Foul

  4. Cheltenham
    46' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Kinsella · On: Jordan Thomas
  5. Stevenage
    50' Stevenage Card · Yellow Card
    Jordan Roberts

    Foul

  6. Cheltenham
    51' Cheltenham Card · Yellow Card
    Jordan Thomas

    Simulation

  7. Cheltenham
    53' Cheltenham Goal · Normal Goal
    Matty Taylor · Assist: W. Ferry
  8. Stevenage
    54' Stevenage subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Elliott List · On: Nick Freeman
  9. Stevenage
    68' Stevenage subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Hemmings · On: Aaron Pressley
  10. Cheltenham
    68' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Nuttall · On: A. Keena
  11. Cheltenham
    68' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Bonds · On: James Olayinka
  12. Stevenage
    74' Stevenage Card · Yellow Card
    B. Thompson

    Foul

  13. Cheltenham
    82' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: W. Ferry · On: Jack Shepherd
  14. Cheltenham
    84' Cheltenham Card · Yellow Card
    Jack Shepherd

    Foul

  15. Stevenage
    90'+4 Stevenage subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jordan Roberts · On: H. Smith
  16. Stevenage
    90' Stevenage Goal · Normal Goal
    Nick Freeman · Assist: Jordan Roberts

Match Stats

Stat Stevenage Cheltenham
Fouls 16 17
Pass Accuracy 53% 55%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 20
Corners 10 10
Total Passes 298 309
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 5 9
Shots on Target 7 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes 159 171
Shots Inside Box 11 14
Saves 4 5
Shots Outside Box 5 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Stevenage took an early lead with K. Hemmings' penalty, setting a strong tone for the match.
  • ▸ Cheltenham's equalizer by Matty Taylor put pressure on Stevenage, but Nick Freeman's late goal shifted momentum back in favor of the home team.