Match report

Swindon Town Defeats Cheltenham 2-0 in League Two Clash

Cheltenham
Cheltenham
0–2
FT
Swindon Town
Swindon Town
Dec 29, 2025

In a tightly contested encounter at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium, Swindon Town emerged victorious with a well-earned 2-0 win over Cheltenham in League Two action. The Robins took control of the game early with two solid goals within a short span, effectively shutting down any hopes for a comeback from their opponents.

Key Facts

  • • Swindon Town secured victory against Cheltenham in League Two.
  • • A. Drinan opened the scoring at 57 minutes with a normal goal.
  • • F. Mabete extended Swindon's lead with another goal at 75 minutes.
  • • Joel McGregor received a yellow card for Swindon Town at 54 minutes.
  • • Swindon made multiple substitutions including F. Munroe and O. Palmer.

Lineups

Cheltenham

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Day (G)
  • 2 A. Jude-Boyd (D)
  • 6 R. Cundy (D)
  • 5 J. Wilson (D)
  • 27 J. Tomkinson (D)
  • 8 L. Young (M)
  • 26 B. Stevenson (M)
  • 22 E. Archer (M)
  • 11 J. Thomas (F)
  • 20 J. Bickerstaff (F)
  • 31 H. Adelakun (F)

Substitutes

  • 41 M. Diallo
  • 3 G. Harmon
  • 4 L. Kinsella
  • 12 D. Power
  • 15 T. Taylor
  • 16 J. Martin
  • 21 I. Hutchinson

Swindon Town

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Ripley (G)
  • 6 J. Ball (D)
  • 17 R. Tafazolli (D)
  • 26 F. Munroe (D)
  • 7 T. Nichols (M)
  • 9 P. Glatzel (M)
  • 18 G. Kilkenny (M)
  • 44 D. Oldaker (M)
  • 33 J. McGregor (M)
  • 28 O. Palmer (F)
  • 23 A. Drinan (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 L. Ward
  • 3 F. Mabete
  • 5 W. Wright
  • 11 J. Tabor
  • 20 P. Ehibhatiomhan
  • 37 D. Gonzalez

Timeline

  1. Swindon Town
    46' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Glatzel · On: F. Mabete
  2. Swindon Town
    54' Swindon Town Card · Yellow Card
    Joel McGregor

    Foul

  3. Swindon Town
    57' Swindon Town Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Drinan
  4. Swindon Town
    59' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Munroe · On: W. Wright
  5. Swindon Town
    75' Swindon Town Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Mabete · Assist: W. Wright
  6. Cheltenham
    81' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Arkell Jude-Boyd · On: I. Hutchinson
  7. Swindon Town
    82' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Palmer · On: J. Tabor
  8. Cheltenham
    88' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Archer · On: T. Taylor
  9. Cheltenham
    89' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jordan Thomas · On: Josh Martin
  10. Swindon Town
    90'+5 Swindon Town Card · Yellow Card
    J. Ball

    Time wasting

  11. Swindon Town
    90' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Nichols · On: P. Ehibhatiomhan
  12. Swindon Town
    90' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Oldaker · On: D. Gonzalez

Match Stats

Stat Cheltenham Swindon Town
Fouls 5 10
Pass Accuracy 79% 69%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 13
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 428 335
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 0 9
xG 0.31 1.33
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 339 230
Shots Inside Box 4 7
Saves 6 0
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Drinan's goal in the 57th minute gave Swindon a crucial lead, setting the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ F. Mabete's second goal at 75 minutes effectively sealed Cheltenham's fate and secured Swindon's win.