Accrington Stanley vs Cheltenham Town: match statistics
Accrington Stanley are in significantly better form, having earned 10 points from their last 5 matches (2 PPG) compared to just 3 points for Cheltenham Town (0.6 PPG). The hosts boast an impressive home record with a 46% win rate and a positive goal difference (+4), while the visitors concede an average of 2.23 goals away and have a dismal -17 goal difference in away matches. Cheltenham have lost 4 of their last 5 games, conceding as many as 10 goals, which highlights serious defensive issues. The xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.58 vs 1.14), and their recent home form (WWLDW) provides a solid basis for predicting a victory. Taking all factors into account, Accrington Stanley hold a clear advantage and should secure all three points.
Accrington Stanley vs Cheltenham Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Accrington Stanley played against Cheltenham Town in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on January 31, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Accrington Stanley has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Cheltenham Town has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Accrington Stanley scores 1.15 goals per game and allows 1.07. Cheltenham Town scores 0.96 and allows 1.67. Games in this league average 2.61 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 44% of Accrington Stanley's games and 41% of Cheltenham Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 41%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Accrington Stanley has the higher season xG average, 1.43 to 1.15 per game. Accrington Stanley takes 12.8 shots per game, while Cheltenham Town takes 9.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Accrington Stanley leads at halftime in 41% of its games and scores 0.63 goals per game after halftime. Cheltenham Town leads at halftime in 15% and scores 0.63 after halftime.
When the teams score
Accrington Stanley's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (8 goals). For Cheltenham Town, it is minutes 61-75 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.61 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Accrington Stanley are in significantly better form, having earned 10 points from their last 5 matches (2 PPG) compared to just 3 points for Cheltenham Town (0.6 PPG). The hosts boast an impressive home record with a 46% win rate and a positive goal difference (+4), while the visitors concede an average of 2.23 goals away and have a dismal -17 goal difference in away matches. Cheltenham have lost 4 of their last 5 games, conceding as many as 10 goals, which highlights serious defensive issues. The xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.58 vs 1.14), and their recent home form (WWLDW) provides a solid basis for predicting a victory. Taking all factors into account, Accrington Stanley hold a clear advantage and should secure all three points.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Accrington Stanley | Cheltenham Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Accrington Stanley is 233% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Accrington Stanley · 0.6 pts / game - Cheltenham Town
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Accrington Stanley is 20% better for: goals scored per game.
1.15 goals / game - Accrington Stanley · 0.96 goals / game - Cheltenham Town
Accrington Stanley is 56% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.07 goals / game - Accrington Stanley · 1.67 goals / game - Cheltenham Town
Accrington Stanley scores in 67% of games (18 of 27 meczów), while Cheltenham Town keeps a clean sheet in 26% (7 of 27 meczów).
Cheltenham Town scores in 67% of games (18 of 27 meczów), while Accrington Stanley keeps a clean sheet in 30% (8 of 27 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Accrington Stanley
Over / Under - Cheltenham Town
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Accrington Stanley is 58% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.52 pts / game - Accrington Stanley · 0.96 pts / game - Cheltenham Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Accrington Stanley - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 37%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Cheltenham Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 15% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Accrington Stanley
Cheltenham Town
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Accrington Stanley | Liga | Cheltenham Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.22 | 2.61 | • 2.63 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 54% | ▼ 41% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 48% | ▼ 41% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 30% | 26% | • 26% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 69% | ▼ 52% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 77% | ▲ 96% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Accrington Stanley's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Cheltenham Town. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Accrington Stanley vs Cheltenham Town?
The EFL League Two match finished Accrington Stanley 3:1 Cheltenham Town. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Accrington Stanley vs Cheltenham Town?
Accrington Stanley score 1.15 goals per game on average and Cheltenham Town 0.96. The EFL League Two average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Accrington Stanley's matches and 41% of Cheltenham Town's.
What form are Accrington Stanley and Cheltenham Town in?
Over the last 5 games Accrington Stanley have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Cheltenham Town 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Accrington Stanley vs Cheltenham Town?
The statistical background for Accrington Stanley vs Cheltenham Town — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.