Match Preview: Stevenage (H)

22 September 2023

Cheltenham Town are back in action at the Completely-Suzuki Stadium for the first time in three weeks as they play host to Steve Evans' Stevenage on Saturday afternoon (3:00PM).

Interim manager Kevin Russell takes the Robins for the first time for our first match with Boro since April 2021. Town will be hoping to bounce back from back-to-back away defeats after the international break.

The aforementioned last clash with the visitors ended in a 1-0 victory for the Robins. George Lloyd scored the only goal of the game to put Town within touching distance of a return to the third tier, which they accomplished just two games later.

Tickets for this weekends game will be available to buy right up until kick-off. Supporters can purchase match tickets both online and from the ticket office at the Completely-Suzuki Stadium, which opens at midday on matchday.

This match is our first designated Kids for a Quid fixture of the campaign, whcich you can find out more about here.

The gates will be open from 1:30PM. Supporters will be able to buy food and drink in and around the Completely-Suzuki Stadium from our several kiosks.

There will be no car parking available for this weekend's match, unless you have a car parking season pass.

Matchday programmes will be available to buy around the ground and from the club shop for £3. Supporters will also be able to view Saturday's programme and the rest of this seasons programmes here.

The club shop will also be open on matchday. Robins fans will be able to purchase kit, leisurewear and more from midday.

Unable to make it this weekend? Fans in the UK and overseas will be able to purchase an audio match pass over iFollow for just £2.50.

You can also keep up to date with all the action by following @CTFCofficial over on Twitter/X.

To read the post-match report and reaction, head over to ctfc.com after the game for more on how the action unfolded.

We hope all the Robins and Boro fans attending the Completely-Suzuki Stadium enjoy their day. Come on you Robins!

Match Reports

Report and reaction: Robins 0-3 Stevenage

23 September 2023

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Cheltenham Town vs Stevenage - Extended highlights - Sat 23rd September 2023

Extended highlights of Cheltenham Town vs Stevenage, Sat 23rd September 2023 in the Sky Bet League One

The Robins fell to a 3-0 defeat against Stevenage at the Completely Suzuki Stadium.

Jordan Roberts’ first half goal and a double from Elliott List denied Kevin Russell a winning start as interim manager.

“In a strange sort of way, I thought between both boxes we were the better team by a mile,” said Russell.

“Some of the football we played was really good but games of football are won and lost on what happens in the two boxes.

“We’ve got to be better, more clinical and it has been like that all season but if they keep playing like that, they will get results.”

After a start punctuated by injuries, the visitors struck the first blow with Roberts steering in a second ball from a corner.

Luke Southwood was called into action 10 minutes later to prevent the lead doubling with an onrushing save to deny Charlie McNeill one-on-one.

Backed by a loud home following, the Robins spurred into life with confidence growing by the minute before Jovan Malcolm rattled the underside of the crossbar after a smart turn and shot inside the box.

Efforts continued to fly in on the Stevenage goal with Aidan Keena driving over before Liam Sercombe’s volley on the edge of the box needed superbly tipping over by Krisztian Hegyi.

The half-time break gave the visitors time to regroup and they soon started threatening the Robins’ goal with Jamie Reid forcing Southwood into an excellent low save.

The Robins weren’t deterred though as Malcolm’s downward header from Sean Long’s cross needed saving before Keena flashed a ball across an empty six yard box.

However, a quickfire brace from substitute List put the contest to bed.

First a scramble in the box from a corner resulted in the striker firing under Southwood before the Robins’ keeper saved a rising drive from Ben Thompson but List was there to follow up.

Southwood was called into action to keep the visitors tally at three with a reactive save down to his right.

CHELTENHAM TOWN (4-3-3): Southwood; Long (c), Bevan, Freestone, Ferry (B. Williams 76); Hammond (Chapman 76), Bonds (Willcox 90), Sercombe; Street, Keena, Malcolm (Peupion 70). Subs not used: Harris (Gk), J. Williams, Davies

STEVENAGE (3-4-1-2): Hegyi; Sweeney, N. Thompson, Piergianni (c); Freeman, B.Thomspon (L. Thompson 90), Burns (Neal 90), Butler; Roberts (MacDonald 88); Reid (Hemmings 90), McNeill (List 57). Subs not used: Ashby-Hammond (Gk), Forster-Caskey

REFEREE: L Doughty

ATTENDANCE: 3,947 (349 away)

Ticket News

Kids for a Quid returns for Stevenage clash

22 August 2023

Cheltenham Town can confirm that the 'Kids for a Quid' initaitive will return for the 2023/24 season, beginning with our home match against Stevenage.

The popular offer has been extremely succesful since our return to the third tier and is back again for a third season in a row.

Over 10,000 young Robins have taken advantage of the offer since the clubs promotion across a range of league and cup fixtures.

All under 14 tickets will cost just £1 in all areas of the Completely-Suzuki Stadium when purchased in advance of matchday on Saturday 23rd September.

*Please note all under 14's must be accompanied by an adult.