Match report

Cheltenham Defeats Bristol Rovers 1-0 in League Two Clash

Cheltenham
Cheltenham
1–0
FT
Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers
Nov 22, 2025

Cheltenham emerged victorious over Bristol Rovers with a narrow 1-0 win in League Two action. The home side's resilience and timely goal by Jonathan Tomkinson proved decisive, frustrating Bristol Rovers' attempts to break through the Cheltenham defense.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Cheltenham 1 - 0 Bristol Rovers
  • • Goal scorer for Cheltenham: Jonathan Tomkinson (71')
  • • Assist provided by Jordan Thomas
  • • Three yellow cards issued to Cheltenham players: J. Wilson, Jonathan Tomkinson, Ryan Broom
  • • Two substitutions made during the match by both teams

Lineups

Cheltenham

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Day (G)
  • 14 R. Broom (D)
  • 24 S. Sherring (D)
  • 5 J. Wilson (D)
  • 27 J. Tomkinson (D)
  • 4 L. Kinsella (M)
  • 26 B. Stevenson (M)
  • 11 J. Thomas (M)
  • 15 T. Taylor (M)
  • 22 E. Archer (M)
  • 20 J. Bickerstaff (F)

Substitutes

  • 41 M. Diallo
  • 3 G. Harmon
  • 12 D. Power
  • 16 J. Martin
  • 28 T. Backwell
  • 30 F. Willcox
  • 31 H. Adelakun

Bristol Rovers

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Southwood (G)
  • 28 S. Negru (D)
  • 12 T. Lockyer (D)
  • 6 C. Mola (D)
  • 23 M. Southam-Hales (M)
  • 14 J. Cotterill (M)
  • 24 A. Chang (M)
  • 22 K. Conteh (M)
  • 3 J. Sparkes (M)
  • 29 F. Cavegn (F)
  • 19 E. Harrison (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 T. Moore
  • 11 L. Thomas
  • 13 B. Young
  • 25 R. Howley
  • 27 B. Bilongo
  • 30 F. Issaka
  • 43 O. Dewsbury

Timeline

  1. Cheltenham
    13' Cheltenham Card · Yellow Card
    J. Wilson

    Foul

  2. Cheltenham
    63' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Archer · On: Josh Martin
  3. Cheltenham
    63' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Taylor · On: H. Adelakun
  4. Bristol Rovers
    66' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Harrison · On: O. Dewsbury
  5. Cheltenham
    67' Cheltenham Card · Yellow Card
    Jonathan Tomkinson

    Foul

  6. Cheltenham
    71' Cheltenham Goal · Normal Goal
    Jonathan Tomkinson · Assist: Jordan Thomas
  7. Bristol Rovers
    76' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Negru · On: Luke Thomas
  8. Bristol Rovers
    76' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Chang · On: F. Issaka
  9. Cheltenham
    79' Cheltenham Card · Yellow Card
    Ryan Broom

    Argument

  10. Cheltenham
    90'+2 Cheltenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jordan Thomas · On: Darragh Power
  11. Bristol Rovers
    90'+4 Bristol Rovers Card · Yellow Card
    K. Conteh

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Cheltenham Bristol Rovers
Fouls 13 11
Pass Accuracy 62% 68%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 4 17
Corners 6 7
Total Passes 310 365
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 1 7
Shots on Target 1 3
xG 0.11 0.79
Shots off Target 2 7
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 191 248
Shots Inside Box 2 8
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 2 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Cheltenham's Jonathan Tomkinson scored a crucial goal in the 71st minute to break the deadlock.
  • ▸ The introduction of E. Archer and T. Taylor for Cheltenham helped solidify their defensive stance against Bristol Rovers.