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Cheltenham Town

EFL League TwoSeason 2026/2027Steve CotterillNo. 5Data current as of October 21, 2026
Form (recent games)
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Cheltenham Town 2026/2027: season in numbers

Cheltenham Town in League Two

Cheltenham Town plays in League Two (England) during the 2026/2027 season. Cheltenham Town is No. 5 in the standings. Next game: Newport County.

Form and record

Cheltenham Town has 5 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses, averaging 1.50 points per game. Over the last five games, the team has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, worth 1.20 points per game.

Goals and clean sheets

Cheltenham Town scores 1.75 goals per game and allows 1.83. The team keeps a clean sheet in 0% of games and fails to score in 17%.

BTTS / Over / Under

Both teams score in 83% of Cheltenham Town's games. 75% finish with at least three goals and 50% with at least four. Those games average 3.58 total goals.

Goal patterns

Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 75% of games. The team scored in both halves in 33% of games. Last five: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 60%.

Halves and minutes

Cheltenham Town scores 1.00 goals in the first half and 0.75 in the second half. Most goals come in minutes 31-45 (6 goals).

xG and playing style

Cheltenham Town averages 1.05 xG and 1.73 xGA per game. The team takes 8.8 shots, puts 3.5 on target and averages 45% possession.

Key statistical indicators

Cheltenham Town's xG differential is -0.68 per game. Its points-per-game average over the last five differs from the season mark by -0.30. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.

Season overview

1.50Points per game18 pts
1.75Goals scored / game
1.83Goals allowed / game
75%Over 2.5 goals
83%Both teams scored
0%Clean sheets
17%Games without a goal

Record

Wins, draws and losses overall, at home and away.

Season result split
42% W25% D33% L
-1
Goal difference
1.50
PPG (season)
1.20
PPG (last 5)

Goals

Team goal production compared with league averages and goal-count distribution.

How often they score at least...

1 goal83%
2 goals58%
3 goals25%
4 goals8%

How often they concede at least...

1 goal100%
2 goals67%
3 goals8%
4 goals8%

Goal lines (Over/Under)

See how often this team's games clear each goal line, including first-half and second-half results.

Halves

Goal before half-time75%League average: 69%
Min. 2 goals before half-time50%League average: 31%
Min. 3 goals before half-time25%League average: 9%
Goal after half-time100%League average: 78%
Min. 2 goals after half-time75%League average: 43%
Min. 3 goals after half-time25%League average: 17%

Goal patterns

Scoring patterns from this team's games, plus a closer look at the last five.

Combinations (season)

BTTS at half-time25%
BTTS in both halves8%
Scored in both halves33%
Min. 3 goals and BTTS75%
Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%

Game halves

First and second half points, goals, clean sheets, half-time state and last-five split.

Half-time state

42% W33% D25% L
leading / drawing / trailing

Second-half results

25% W25% D50% L
19
Half-time points
1.58
PPG (1st half)
+5
Goal difference
12
Second-half points
1.00
PPG (2nd half)

Goals and clean sheets by half

Scored before half-time1
Conceded before half-time0.58
Scored after half-time0.75
Conceded after half-time1.25
Clean sheet before half-time58%
Clean sheet after half-time8%
No goal before half-time42%
No goal after half-time42%
Last 5 games - details
1st half2nd half
PPG (season)1.600.00
Goals scored / game1.20.2
Goals allowed / game0.61.6
Average goals per game1.81.8
Min. 1 goal60%100%
Min. 2 goals60%60%
Min. 3 goals40%20%
Clean sheets80%0%
Games without a goal40%80%
Goal difference+3-7
1st half (Last 5): 40% leading - 40% drawing - 20% trailing - BTTS HT (last 5) 20%
2nd half (Last 5): 0% won - 0% drawing - 100% lost

Goals by minute

The parts of a game in which this team scores and allows the most goals.

Cheltenham Town
ScoredConceded
1
3
0-15
5
3
16-30
6
1
31-45
2
4
46-60
3
4
61-75
4
7
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Allows the most goals in minutes 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Advanced stats

Shots, finishing, possession and expected goals (xG).

Attacking profile

Style: Counter-attacking
40%
Shot accuracy
shots on target
0.12
Chance quality
xG per shot
0.50
Finishing
goals per shot on target

xG per shot around 0.08 means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances.

Key statistical indicators

A combined view of xG, efficiency, form and patterns from completed games.

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.68
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.60
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+0.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.70
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.10
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
138%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
144%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.30
Lead holding
Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
100%
Defense after halftime
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.7
Late goals
19% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
19%

* All indicators are calculated only from season statistics. They are not NoFluffPicks model predictions.

Squad

Players with verified appearances in this competition season.

Form across the last 5, 6 and 10 matches

Compare the team's latest matches across all competitions. The 5-match window reacts fastest to change, while 10 matches show the broader trend.

Corners

See how often the team wins corners, concedes them and crosses the main total-corners lines.

Overall

12 matches
4.3
Corners won per match
5.9
Corners conceded per match
10.3
Total corners per match
75.0%
Over 8.5 corners
58.3%
Over 9.5 corners
41.7%
Over 10.5 corners

Home

6 matches
4.0
Corners won per match
5.8
Corners conceded per match
9.8
Total corners per match
66.7%
Over 8.5 corners
50.0%
Over 9.5 corners
33.3%
Over 10.5 corners

Away

6 matches
4.7
Corners won per match
6.0
Corners conceded per match
10.7
Total corners per match
83.3%
Over 8.5 corners
66.7%
Over 9.5 corners
50.0%
Over 10.5 corners

Cards and discipline

Compare the team's cards with its opponents' cards, including how often either side receives a red card.

Overall

12 matches
2.8
Team cards per match
1.9
Opponent cards per match
4.7
Total cards per match
66.7%
Over 3.5
41.7%
Over 4.5
16.7%
Red cards

Home

6 matches
3.0
Team cards per match
1.5
Opponent cards per match
4.5
Total cards per match
66.7%
Over 3.5
33.3%
Over 4.5
16.7%
Red cards

Away

6 matches
2.5
Team cards per match
2.3
Opponent cards per match
4.8
Total cards per match
66.7%
Over 3.5
50.0%
Over 4.5
16.7%
Red cards

Strength of recent opponents

Recent results make more sense when you also know how strong the opponents have been.

1.32
Opponents' average PPG
12.9
Opponents' average position
Average difficulty

Over its last 10 games, Cheltenham Town faced opponents averaging 1.32 points per game and an average standings position of No. 12.9 in a 24-team league. Compared with the league average, that was a average difficulty schedule.

Recent games

Upcoming games

Round 14
Tranmere Rovers
Cheltenham Town
Round 15
Exeter City
Cheltenham Town
Round 16
Cheltenham Town
Bristol Rovers
Round 17
Shrewsbury Town
Cheltenham Town
Round 18
Cheltenham Town
Rochdale
Round 19
Cheltenham Town
Crewe Alexandra
Round 20
Gillingham
Cheltenham Town
Round 21
Cheltenham Town
Port Vale
Round 22
Northampton Town
Cheltenham Town

FAQ

What is Cheltenham Town's recent form?

Cheltenham Town has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over the last five games. The team averages 1.50 points per game this season.

Where is Cheltenham Town in the EFL League Two standings?

Cheltenham Town is No. 5 with 18 points.

How many goals does Cheltenham Town score per game?

Cheltenham Town scores 1.75 goals per game and allows 1.83. These averages show the team's attacking and defensive record this season.

How often do Cheltenham Town's games have BTTS or Over 2.5 goals?

Both teams score in 83% of Cheltenham Town's games, while 75% finish with at least three goals. Cheltenham Town keeps a clean sheet in 0% of games.

Who does Cheltenham Town play next?

Cheltenham Town's next game is Cheltenham Town vs. Newport County on October 24, 2026. Pre-game stats and the full schedule are further down this page.

Where can I find Cheltenham Town stats and betting picks?

This page covers Cheltenham Town's form, home and away records, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. Betting picks and full analysis for upcoming games are available in the NoFluffPicks app.