Cheltenham 1-0 Bristol Rovers
Updated
Cheltenham won: Cheltenham 1-0 Bristol Rovers in the League Two (Round 17) on Sat, 22 Nov 2025 at EV Charger Points Stadium, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Cheltenham goals: Jonathan Tomkinson 70'. Expected goals: 0.47-1.00. Possession: 45-55. Player of the match: Jonathan Tomkinson (8.5).
Match report
Cheltenham beat Bristol Rovers 1-0
Cheltenham squeezed past Bristol Rovers 1-0 at EV Charger Points Stadium on Saturday 22 November in the League Two.
Jonathan Tomkinson put Cheltenham ahead on 70' (1-0).
Cheltenham had 45% of the ball, shots were 5-17 (2-3 on target) and expected goals finished 0.47-1.00. Bristol Rovers created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Jonathan Tomkinson (Cheltenham Town) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 5,465. Referee: Paul Howard.
Match stats
| Cheltenham | Bristol Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 45 | 55 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.47 | 1.00 |
| Total shots | 5 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 13 | 25 |
| Big chances | 1 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 194 (62%) | 259 (69%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 1 |
| Corners | 6 | 7 |
| Total shots | 5 | 17 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 3 | 8 |
Lineups
Cheltenham (4-3-3): Joe Day, Ryan Broom, Sam Sherring, James Wilson, Jonathan Tomkinson, Tom Taylor, Liam Kinsella, Ethon Archer, Jake Bickerstaff, Ben Stevenson, Jordan Thomas
Bristol Rovers (5-3-2): Luke Southwood, Stephan Negru, Tom Lockyer, Clinton Mola, Macauley Southam-Hales, Jack Sparkes, Joel Cotterill, Kamil Conteh, Alfie Chang, Fabrizio Cavegn, Ellis Harrison
Key events
- 13' · Yellow card · James Wilson (Cheltenham)
- 63' · Substitution · Hakeeb Adelakun for Tom Taylor (Cheltenham)
- 63' · Substitution · Josh Martin for Ben Stevenson (Cheltenham)
- 66' · Substitution · Ollie Dewsbury for Ellis Harrison (Bristol Rovers)
- 67' · Yellow card · Jonathan Tomkinson (Cheltenham)
- 70' · Goal · Jonathan Tomkinson (Cheltenham)
- 76' · Substitution · Freddie Issaka for Stephan Negru (Bristol Rovers)
- 76' · Substitution · Luke Thomas for Alfie Chang (Bristol Rovers)
- 79' · Yellow card · Jordan Thomas (Cheltenham)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Darragh Power for Jordan Thomas (Cheltenham)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Kamil Conteh (Bristol Rovers)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Hakeeb Adelakun (Cheltenham)
All-time head-to-head
24 league meetings since 2001: Cheltenham 7, draws 6, Bristol Rovers 11.
Questions
Who won Cheltenham vs Bristol Rovers?
Cheltenham won, 1-0 (League Two) on Sat, 22 Nov 2025.
When and where is Cheltenham vs Bristol Rovers?
Sat, 22 Nov 2025, 15:00 UTC at EV Charger Points Stadium, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Cheltenham and Bristol Rovers?
In 24 league meetings since 2001: Cheltenham 7 wins, 6 draws, Bristol Rovers 11 wins (goals 23-35).