Match report
Swindon Town Defeats Cheltenham 2-0 in League Two Clash
Cheltenham
0–2
FT
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
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46' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Glatzel · On: F. Mabete -
54' Swindon Town Card · Yellow CardJoel McGregorFoul
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57' Swindon Town Goal · Normal GoalA. Drinan -
59' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Munroe · On: W. Wright -
75' Swindon Town Goal · Normal GoalF. Mabete · Assist: W. Wright -
81' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 1Off: Arkell Jude-Boyd · On: I. Hutchinson -
82' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Palmer · On: J. Tabor -
88' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Archer · On: T. Taylor -
89' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 3Off: Jordan Thomas · On: Josh Martin -
90'+5 Swindon Town Card · Yellow CardJ. BallTime wasting
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90' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Nichols · On: P. Ehibhatiomhan -
90' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 5Off: 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.