Cheltenham Town vs York City: match statistics
Cheltenham Town vs York City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cheltenham Town played against York City in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on September 1, 2026. Venue: The EV Charger Points Stadium. Final score: 3:2.
Recent form
Cheltenham Town has 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.33 points per game. York City has 2 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.33 points per game.
Scoring records
Cheltenham Town scores 1.67 goals per game and allows 1.67. York City scores 2.00 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 2.50 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 100% of Cheltenham Town's games and 100% of York City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 100% and 67%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
York City has the higher season xG average, 1.77 to 1.24 per game. Cheltenham Town takes 9.7 shots per game, while York City takes 14.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Cheltenham Town leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 1.33 goals per game after halftime. York City leads at halftime in 33% and scores 1.33 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cheltenham Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (2 goals). For York City, it is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.50 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
Cheltenham won their only home match to date, scoring 2 goals, but with an xG of just 0.92 and an xG against of 1.96, that result looks difficult to replicate. York City create significantly more chances away from home: they average 17 shots and an xG of 1.73, compared with the hosts’ 6 shots, so they should maintain the initiative more often. However, the visitors convert only 6% of their shots and drew their only away fixture, despite remaining unbeaten in the league this season. Cheltenham have lost 4 of their last 5 matches and conceded 14 goals during that run, but York are also far from flawless defensively, having allowed 11 goals in their last five matches. York’s superiority in chance creation is offset by Cheltenham’s home finishing, making a draw the most likely outcome.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The signal for both teams to score is clear, as both Cheltenham and York have recorded BTTS - Yes in 100% of their matches so far this season, compared with the league average of 46%. Over their last five fixtures, this figure still stands at 80% for both sides, while neither team has kept a clean sheet at any point this season. Cheltenham have conceded an average of 2.8 goals per match recently, compared with 2.2 for York, significantly increasing the chances of either side finding the net. Their attacking potential is supported by xG figures of 1.21 for the hosts and 1.44 for the visitors across their last five matches, along with an average of 16 and 17 shots respectively. York have a lower finishing efficiency, 6% compared with Cheltenham's 19%, but the hosts' weak defense should provide the visitors with enough chances to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest pick is Over 1.5 goals, as both teams have conceded heavily in their last five matches: Cheltenham 2.8 goals per game and York 2.2. During the same period, 80% of each team’s matches featured goals at both ends, which clearly reduces the likelihood of a tight match. York averaged 1.2 goals, while Cheltenham managed just 1.0, but the defensive weaknesses of both sides outweigh their current attacking output. The chance-quality data also points towards goals: York’s average xG stands at 1.44, compared with 1.51 xG conceded by Cheltenham, while Cheltenham generates 1.21 xG against 1.14 xG conceded by York. The projected total of 2.75 goals supports Over 1.5, whereas the 2.5 line is considerably more balanced.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is York City leading at the break and securing an away win, as Cheltenham have lost four of their last five matches, averaging just 0.6 points per game. The hosts have scored only 0.2 goals per match before half-time while conceding as many as 1.8, meaning they were behind at the break in 80% of their recent outings. York also have issues at the start of matches, but their average number of goals conceded before half-time is 1.4 compared with 1.8 for their opponents, while across the full match they average 1.2 goals scored against 1.0 for the hosts. Cheltenham have conceded an average of 2.8 goals in their last five matches, compared with 2.2 for York, which, combined with the visitors’ greater stability, supports the expectation that they will maintain their lead through to full-time.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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
| Cheltenham Town | York City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 52% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 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.
York City is 75% better for: last-5 form.
1.33 pts / game - Cheltenham Town · 2.33 pts / game - York City
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.
York City is 20% better for: goals scored per game.
1.67 goals / game - Cheltenham Town · 2 goals / game - York City
York City is 26% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.67 goals / game - Cheltenham Town · 1.33 goals / game - York City
Cheltenham Town scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 games), while York City keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 games).
York City scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 games), while Cheltenham Town keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 games).
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 - Cheltenham Town
Over / Under - York City
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.
York City is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Cheltenham Town · 1.33 pts / game - York City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cheltenham Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
York City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.67 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.3 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 33% | 0% |
| No goal | 67% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.33 | 1.67 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 33% | 33% |
| No goal | 33% | 33% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +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 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Cheltenham Town
York City
* 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
| Cheltenham Town | Liga | York City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.33 | 2.50 | ▲ 3.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 50% | ▲ 100% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 50% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 31% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 72% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 69% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Cheltenham Town vs York City?
The EFL League Two match finished Cheltenham Town 3:2 York City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Cheltenham Town vs York City?
Cheltenham Town score 1.67 goals per game on average and York City 2.00. The EFL League Two average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Cheltenham Town's matches and 100% of York City's.
What form are Cheltenham Town and York City in?
Over the last 5 games Cheltenham Town have a 1-1-1 record (1.33 points per game) and York City 2-1-0 (2.33 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cheltenham Town vs York City?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Cheltenham Town vs York City: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.