Cheltenham Town teenager Jake Evans has made club history by becoming the youngest player to record a Football League assist for the Robins. The 18-year-old, aged just 18 years and eight days, set the new benchmark in Opta records which date back to the 2013-14 season, according to data published by efl.com this week.
Cheltenham currently sit 6th in the Sky Bet League Two table with 7 points from their opening four matches. Their record shows two wins, one draw, and one loss, with a goal difference of +1 after scoring 8 and conceding 7. They are just 2 points behind the early leaders, Bristol Rovers, but head into their next match looking to snap a two-game losing streak.
What does the data say about Cheltenham's start?
The club's form has been mixed in the early stages of the 2026-27 campaign. After a promising start, recent results have seen a dip. Their last outing was a 2-1 defeat away to Swindon Town on August 22. That loss extended a recent run to two consecutive defeats, with the form guide for the last two matches reading zero wins, zero draws, and two losses. You can track their progress throughout the season on our dedicated standings page.
Manager Darrell Clarke will be keen to address this slide quickly, with a home fixture against Grimsby Town looming on September 5. Grimsby currently occupy 11th place in the table, making it an important opportunity for Cheltenham to get back to winning ways. The full schedule of upcoming matches is available on our fixtures hub.
How does Evans's record fit into the wider League Two picture?
Evans's achievement is a bright spot in a division full of interesting statistical stories. The data pack from efl.com highlighted several other notable feats. Crewe Alexandra have begun the season with three straight clean sheets, a first in their 103rd Football League campaign. Meanwhile, newly promoted York City have taken seven points from their first three games, a feat only matched by Barnet in 2005-06 and Crawley Town in 2011-12.
Barnet's attacking prowess has been notable over a longer period. Since the start of the 2025-26 season, they have scored 78 goals in League Two, more than any other side currently in the division. On an individual level, Shaquille Gwengwe recently matched a record by scoring on each of his first three League Two appearances, a feat not seen since Ryan Hardie in January 2020.
What's next for Cheltenham Town?
All focus now turns to preparation for the visit of Grimsby. Securing three points at the Completely-Suzuki Stadium is vital to halt the recent negative momentum and keep pace at the top end of the table. The team's current statistics, including their goal output, can be reviewed in more detail on our stats section.
The emergence of Jake Evans provides a positive narrative for the club's development pathway. His record-breaking assist at such a young age suggests significant potential. Cheltenham will hope he can build on this milestone and contribute more as the season progresses. The squad preparing for the Grimsby match is listed on our squad page.
Cheltenham Town host Grimsby Town at home on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
