Cheltenham 3-1 Shrewsbury
Updated
Cheltenham won: Cheltenham 3-1 Shrewsbury in the League Two (Round 22) on Fri, 26 Dec 2025 at EV Charger Points Stadium, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Cheltenham goals: Hakeeb Adelakun 14', Jake Bickerstaff 31', Isaac Hutchinson 54' (pen). Shrewsbury goals: John Marquis 63'. Expected goals: 1.96-0.48. Possession: 46-54. Player of the match: Hakeeb Adelakun (8.5).
Match report
Cheltenham beat Shrewsbury 3-1
Cheltenham got the better of Shrewsbury 3-1 at EV Charger Points Stadium on Friday 26 December in the League Two.
Hakeeb Adelakun put Cheltenham ahead on 14' (1-0), Jake Bickerstaff made it 2-0 on 31', Isaac Hutchinson made it 3-0 from the penalty spot on 54' and John Marquis pulled one back for Shrewsbury on 63' (3-1).
Cheltenham had 46% of the ball, shots were 16-7 (6-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.96-0.48. Cheltenham were the better side on chances, too.
Hakeeb Adelakun (Cheltenham Town) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 5,553. Referee: Richard Eley.
Match stats
| Cheltenham | Shrewsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 46 | 54 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.96 | 0.48 |
| Total shots | 16 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 21 | 20 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 192 (65%) | 202 (59%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total shots | 16 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 4 |
Lineups
Cheltenham (4-3-3): Joe Day, Arkell Jude-Boyd, Robbie Cundy, James Wilson, Jonathan Tomkinson, Luke Young, Ben Stevenson, Isaac Hutchinson, Jordan Thomas, Hakeeb Adelakun, Jake Bickerstaff
Shrewsbury (3-4-1-2): Will Brook, Luca Hoole, Thomas Anderson, William Boyle, Ismeal Kabia, Taylor Perry, Josh Ruffels, Sam Clucas, Anthony Scully, George Lloyd, John Marquis
Key events
- 14' · Goal · Hakeeb Adelakun (Cheltenham)
- 31' · Goal · Jake Bickerstaff (Cheltenham)
- 54' · Goal · Isaac Hutchinson (Cheltenham)
- 63' · Goal · John Marquis (Shrewsbury)
- 69' · Substitution · Tommy McDermott for Anthony Scully (Shrewsbury)
- 70' · Yellow card · Joe Day (Cheltenham)
- 73' · Yellow card · William Boyle (Shrewsbury)
- 75' · Substitution · Ethon Archer for Isaac Hutchinson (Cheltenham)
- 78' · Substitution · Tom Sang for George Lloyd (Shrewsbury)
- 86' · Substitution · Tom Taylor for Jake Bickerstaff (Cheltenham)
- 89' · Substitution · Josh Martin for Jordan Thomas (Cheltenham)
- 89' · Yellow card · Arkell Jude-Boyd (Cheltenham)
- 90' · Yellow card · Taylor Perry (Shrewsbury)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Tommy McDermott (Shrewsbury)
All-time head-to-head
26 league meetings since 1999: Cheltenham 9, draws 5, Shrewsbury 12.
Questions
Who won Cheltenham vs Shrewsbury?
Cheltenham won, 3-1 (League Two) on Fri, 26 Dec 2025.
When and where is Cheltenham vs Shrewsbury?
Fri, 26 Dec 2025, 15:00 UTC at EV Charger Points Stadium, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Cheltenham and Shrewsbury?
In 26 league meetings since 1999: Cheltenham 9 wins, 5 draws, Shrewsbury 12 wins (goals 23-26).