Cheltenham 2-0 Exeter
Updated
Cheltenham won: Cheltenham 2-0 Exeter in the EFL Cup (Round 1) on Wed, 13 Aug 2025 at EV Charger Points Stadium, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Cheltenham goals: James Wilson 28', Ryan Broom 55'. Expected goals: 2.53-0.66. Possession: 47-53. Player of the match: Ethon Archer (8.5).
Match report
Cheltenham beat Exeter 2-0
Cheltenham got the better of Exeter 2-0 at EV Charger Points Stadium on Wednesday 13 August in EFL Cup.
James Wilson put Cheltenham ahead on 28' (1-0) and Ryan Broom made it 2-0 on 55'.
Cheltenham had 47% of the ball, shots were 19-9 (9-1 on target) and expected goals finished 2.53-0.66. Cheltenham were the better side on chances, too.
Ethon Archer (Cheltenham Town) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 2,109. Referee: Alan Young.
Match stats
| Cheltenham | Exeter | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 47 | 53 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.53 | 0.66 |
| Total shots | 19 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 30 | 16 |
| Big chances | 4 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 230 (72%) | 271 (75%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 4 |
| Corners | 5 | 8 |
| Total shots | 19 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 4 |
Lineups
Cheltenham (3-4-3): Joe Day, James Wilson, Robbie Cundy, Jokubas Mazionis, Darragh Power, Luke Young, Ethon Archer, George Harmon, Jordan Thomas, Jake Bickerstaff, Ryan Broom
Exeter (3-4-1-2): Joe Whitworth, Pierce Sweeney, Edward James, Luca Woodhouse, Tom Dean, Kevin McDonald, Edward Francis, Ryan Rydel, George Birch, Sonny Cox, Josh Magennis
Key events
- 15' · Yellow card · Edward Francis (Exeter)
- 16' · Yellow card · Edward James (Exeter)
- 28' · Goal · James Wilson (Cheltenham)
- 34' · Yellow card · Jokubas Mazionis (Cheltenham)
- 40' · Yellow card · Ethon Archer (Cheltenham)
- 43' · Substitution · Arkell Jude-Boyd for Robbie Cundy (Cheltenham)
- 46' · Substitution · Kieran Wilson for Josh Magennis (Exeter)
- 46' · Substitution · Andrew Oluwabori for Ryan Rydel (Exeter)
- 52' · Yellow card · Kevin McDonald (Exeter)
- 55' · Goal · Ryan Broom (Cheltenham)
- 62' · Substitution · Freddy Willcox for Jokubas Mazionis (Cheltenham)
- 63' · Substitution · George Miller for Jake Bickerstaff (Cheltenham)
- 68' · Substitution · Liam Oakes for Sonny Cox (Exeter)
- 68' · Substitution · Charlie Cummins for Pierce Sweeney (Exeter)
- 78' · Substitution · Scot Bennett for James Wilson (Cheltenham)
- 78' · Substitution · Harry Tustin for Jordan Thomas (Cheltenham)
- 83' · Yellow card · Charlie Cummins (Exeter)
- 89' · Yellow card · Freddy Willcox (Cheltenham)
All-time head-to-head
25 league meetings since 1999: Cheltenham 13, draws 3, Exeter 9.
Questions
Who won Cheltenham vs Exeter?
Cheltenham won, 2-0 (EFL Cup) on Wed, 13 Aug 2025.
When and where is Cheltenham vs Exeter?
Wed, 13 Aug 2025, 18:45 UTC at EV Charger Points Stadium, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, EFL Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Cheltenham and Exeter?
In 25 league meetings since 1999: Cheltenham 13 wins, 3 draws, Exeter 9 wins (goals 38-30).