Cheltenham 2-1 Gillingham
Updated
Cheltenham won: Cheltenham 2-1 Gillingham in the League Two (Round 29) on Tue, 14 Apr 2026 at EV Charger Points Stadium, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Cheltenham goals: Isaac Hutchinson 63', Mo Faal 90'+5. Gillingham goals: Ronan Hale 18'. Expected goals: 0.38-1.18. Possession: 54-46. Player of the match: Luke Young (8.6).
Match report
Cheltenham beat Gillingham 2-1
Cheltenham came from behind to beat Gillingham 2-1 at EV Charger Points Stadium on Tuesday 14 April in the League Two.
Ronan Hale put Gillingham ahead on 18' (0-1), Isaac Hutchinson levelled for Cheltenham on 63' (1-1) and Mo Faal restored Cheltenham's lead on 90+5' (2-1).
Mo Faal's 90+5' strike proved decisive.
Cheltenham had 54% of the ball, shots were 8-13 (3-5 on target) and expected goals finished 0.38-1.18. Gillingham created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Luke Young (Cheltenham Town) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 3,161. Referee: Harrison Blair.
Match stats
| Cheltenham | Gillingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 54 | 46 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.38 | 1.18 |
| Total shots | 8 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 15 | 23 |
| Big chances | 1 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 287 (74%) | 226 (70%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Corners | 8 | 4 |
| Total shots | 8 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 12 |
Lineups
Cheltenham (4-1-4-1): Joe Day, Arkell Jude-Boyd, Robbie Cundy, James Wilson, Jonathan Tomkinson, Luke Young, Jordan Thomas, Harry Ashfield, Isaac Hutchinson, Jake Bickerstaff, Josh Davison
Gillingham (4-2-3-1): Glenn Morris, Remeao Hutton, Sam Gale, Andrew Smith, Max Clark, Armani Little, Conor Masterson, Sam Vokes, Bradley Dack, Robbie McKenzie, Ronan Hale
Key events
- 18' · Goal · Ronan Hale (Gillingham)
- 59' · Substitution · Mo Faal for Josh Davison (Cheltenham)
- 59' · Substitution · Ryan Broom for Jake Bickerstaff (Cheltenham)
- 59' · Substitution · George Nurse for Arkell Jude-Boyd (Cheltenham)
- 63' · Goal · Isaac Hutchinson (Cheltenham)
- 68' · Substitution · Nelson Khumbeni for Conor Masterson (Gillingham)
- 74' · Yellow card · Mo Faal (Cheltenham)
- 77' · Substitution · Josh Andrews for Ronan Hale (Gillingham)
- 77' · Substitution · Garath McCleary for Andrew Smith (Gillingham)
- 78' · Substitution · Seb Palmer Houlden for Sam Vokes (Gillingham)
- 90'+4 · Substitution · Jonathan Williams for Bradley Dack (Gillingham)
- 90'+4 · Substitution · George Miller for Jordan Thomas (Cheltenham)
- 90'+5 · Goal · Mo Faal (Cheltenham)
- 90'+6 · Substitution · Josh Martin for Harry Ashfield (Cheltenham)
All-time head-to-head
16 league meetings since 2006: Cheltenham 4, draws 8, Gillingham 4.
Questions
Who won Cheltenham vs Gillingham?
Cheltenham won, 2-1 (League Two) on Tue, 14 Apr 2026.
When and where is Cheltenham vs Gillingham?
Tue, 14 Apr 2026, 18:45 UTC at EV Charger Points Stadium, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Cheltenham and Gillingham?
In 16 league meetings since 2006: Cheltenham 4 wins, 8 draws, Gillingham 4 wins (goals 16-17).