Cheltenham vs Swindon Match Report & Stats: 2-3 – Swindon Hold Off Late Comeback at Whaddon Road
Updated: October 14, 2024 at 10:42 am GMT+1
| Competition | EFL League Two |
|---|---|
| Date | 12th October 2024 |
| Teams | Cheltenham vs Swindon |
| Final Score | 2-3 |
Cheltenham v Swindon Match Report
Swindon Town held on to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory over Cheltenham in an action-packed EFL League Two fixture at Whaddon Road. Swindon’s early attacking intensity put Cheltenham on the back foot, racing to a two-goal lead by half-time. Cheltenham showed resilience with two second-half goals but ultimately fell short of an equaliser as Swindon sealed an away win.
Key Moments
- 30' (Goal) – Swindon’s George Cox opened the scoring, assisted by Tyreik Sobowale, driving the ball past Cheltenham’s defence.
- 34' (Goal) – Will Wright doubled Swindon’s lead after another assist from Cox, establishing an early upper hand.
- 47' (Goal) – Jake McGregor added a third goal for Swindon immediately after the break, pushing the visitors to a commanding 3-0 lead.
- 63' (Goal) – George Miller netted Cheltenham’s first goal, assisted by Elliot Archer, igniting hope for a comeback.
- 78' (Goal) – Elliot Archer pulled another goal back for Cheltenham, assisted by Liam Payne, intensifying the pressure on Swindon.
- 90+5' – Despite Cheltenham’s efforts, Swindon maintained their composure to secure a vital three points.
Stats at a Glance
| Statistic | Cheltenham | Swindon |
|---|---|---|
| Possession (%) | 53% | 47% |
| Goal Attempts | 16 | 14 |
| Shots on Goal | 3 | 6 |
| Shots off Goal | 10 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 5 |
| Corner Kicks | 1 | 2 |
| Fouls | 15 | 14 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 5 |
Lineups
Cheltenham (3-5-2)
- Goalkeeper: Evans
- Defenders: Stubbs, Bennett, Bradbury
- Midfielders: Kinsella, Young, Pett, Archer, Shipley
- Forwards: Bowman, Norkett
Swindon (3-5-2)
- Goalkeeper: Barden
- Defenders: Sobowale, Wright, Freckleton
- Midfielders: McGregor, Ofoborh, Kilkenny, Clarke (C), Cox
- Forwards: Butterworth, Glatzel
Betting Tips Review
- Under 2.5 Goals – ❌ The game featured five goals, far exceeding the prediction for a low-scoring match.
- Swindon Slight Favourites – ✅ Swindon’s odds of 7/4 indicated a close match, with Swindon ultimately securing a narrow victory.
- Tight First Half Prediction – ❌ Contrary to expectations, Swindon dominated the first half, leading 2-0 by half-time.
Swindon’s early dominance defied predictions of a low-scoring and balanced match, while Cheltenham's spirited second half added drama to an intense League Two encounter.
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