Cheltenham Town were beaten 2-1 at Swindon Town in their first away game of the 2026/27 season. Aaron Drinan opened the scoring for the home side in the first half with a fine finish into the top right corner after 17 minutes. Ollie Clarke added the second from close range 10 minutes after half-time following a flick-on from Stephan Negru. Substitute Ryan Broom pulled one back in spectacular fashion five minutes from the end after Pierce Sweeney's pass, but Cheltenham could not find a leveller.
What happened?
Cheltenham Town's away game at Swindon Town ended in a 2-1 defeat for the Robins. The match was marked by a strong performance from Swindon's Aaron Drinan, who scored the opening goal in the first half. Cheltenham's Ryan Broom scored a late consolation goal, but it was not enough to secure a draw.
Why it matters for Cheltenham
The defeat at Swindon Town is a setback for Cheltenham Town, who are looking to build momentum in the 2026/27 season. The Robins will need to regroup and focus on their next match against Barnet, which is scheduled for next Saturday.
What comes next?
Cheltenham Town will look to bounce back from their defeat at Swindon Town when they face Barnet away next Saturday. The match is expected to be a tough test for the Robins, who will need to be at their best to secure a positive result.
