Cheltenham Town are in the news for a dramatic late victory, an upcoming televised fixture, and the closure of the summer transfer window. The Robins currently sit sixth in League Two with seven points from four matches, scoring eight goals while conceding seven.
How did Cheltenham beat York City?
Cheltenham Town claimed a 3-2 home win against York City on September 1, as reported by the York Press. A late strike from McCann decided the contest after York had fought back to level the score at 2-2. The match saw Cheltenham take the lead twice, with Malcolm scoring a brace for the visitors before McCann's decisive intervention from distance in the 86th minute. York City's manager Scott Lindsey was reportedly furious with the officiating after the game. Lindsey told the York Press that he believed both Cheltenham's first and third goals should have been disallowed. The result handed York their first league defeat of the season while moving Cheltenham up the early standings.
When is Cheltenham's next televised game?
Cheltenham Town's away match at Barnet this Saturday, August 29, will be broadcast live on Sky Sports+. According to Gloucestershire Live, the game kicks off at 12:30pm and is available via the Sky Sports App and streaming service NOW. The Robins will be looking to bounce back from a recent defeat at Swindon Town when they face the early division leaders. Barnet have won both of their opening two fixtures, setting up a challenging encounter for Cheltenham. More than 1,000 EFL matches are scheduled for broadcast this season, with every club featured live at least 20 times. Fans can also follow live text coverage on Gloucestershire Live's website.
What happened at the transfer deadline?
The summer transfer window closed without major late activity for Cheltenham Town, as covered by the York Press's live blog. York City's manager Scott Lindsey confirmed his squad was "on the number" for registration rules following the departure of midfielder Mark Shelton to Grimsby Town. Lindsey explained the move by stating Shelton was behind other players in the pecking order and slightly behind on fitness. There remains a possibility of further outgoings to non-league clubs for players needing regular minutes. Lindsey told the York Press, "There is a possibility that we probably need to think about one or two going out and getting some games as well." The club also clarified that defender Zak Johnson is younger than 22, which affects his registration category. Cheltenham's current squad details are available on our squad page.
What is Cheltenham's current league form?
Cheltenham Town's form reads win, draw, loss, win from their first four League Two outings. They are just two points behind early leaders Bristol Rovers in the title race. The team's next fixture is the televised trip to Barnet, after which they will look to maintain their position in the top six. You can track all the key numbers on our stats page throughout the season.
