Cheltenham have signed defenders Pierce Sweeney and Joe Tomlinson. Sweeney, 31, joins from Exeter City, where he was club captain. He made over 430 appearances for the fellow League Two outfit.

What do these signings mean for Cheltenham?

These signings are a significant boost to Cheltenham's defensive options. Sweeney's experience will be valuable, having been part of the Exeter side that won promotion in 2022.

Who are the new signings?

Tomlinson, 26, arrives from MK Dons, where he played over 100 games and was vice-captain last season. He scored 13 goals in his three-year spell at Stadium MK.

PlayerAgeFormer Club
Pierce Sweeney31Exeter City
Joe Tomlinson26MK Dons

Cheltenham begin their League Two campaign at home to Rotherham United on Saturday 15 August. As of the end of the last season, Cheltenham stood 18th in League Two, with 52 points from 46 games, and a recent form of LLLWW. They scored 53 goals and conceded 79, with a goal difference of -26. They were 35 points behind leaders Bromley. Their last result was a 1-4 loss to Colchester on 2026-05-02. Their recent form has been 0W-0D-5L, with five consecutive losses.