Cheltenham Town's recent form and a promising young loanee are the main talking points around Whaddon Road this week. The Robins sit sixth in League Two with eight points from five games after a dramatic draw.
Former Cheltenham Town striker Dan Holman has tipped Leicester City loanee Jake Evans for a huge future. Holman, who first coached Evans when the player was 13, told reporters the 18-year-old reminded him of a young Wayne Rooney from the start. The winger has made a stunning start to his loan spell, scoring three goals and providing one assist in his first four league appearances.
Holman played a part in Evans's move to Cheltenham, advising him about the club and manager Steve Cotterill. "I told Jake that when a manager really wants you, go there!" Holman said. The coach, who runs Goalman Football, still works with Evans on extra sessions, focusing on skills and mindset. Evans scored twice in Tuesday's 3-2 win over York City, a result that leaves Cheltenham just two points behind leaders Bristol Rovers in the early standings.
Cheltenham Town secured a thrilling 3-2 home victory against York City on Tuesday night. The visitors took an early lead before Evans's brace put Cheltenham ahead, only for York to equalise in the second half. Midfielder Alan McCann netted a late winner from distance to seal the three points for Steve Cotterill's side.
York City head coach Scott Lindsey was reportedly furious with the officiating after the match, claiming two of Cheltenham's goals should not have stood. The win means Cheltenham have scored eight goals and conceded seven this season, giving them a positive goal difference. You can review the team's offensive and defensive stats for more detail on their start.
Cheltenham Town's next League Two fixture was a televised away match against early leaders Barnet this Saturday. The game kicked off at 12:30pm and was broadcast live on Sky Sports+. The Robins were held to a 2-2 draw.
Supporters could also follow live text commentary on the outlet's website. The match was part of Sky's expanded EFL coverage for the 2026/27 season. With the team currently in sixth place, this televised clash represented a key early test. The full fixtures list shows Cheltenham host Grimsby Town the following weekend.
