Cheltenham3|1
League TwoWhaddon Road • CheltenhamFriday, December 26, 2025 @ 15:00Full Time
League TwoShrewsbury
Match Livescore
Full Time: 3 - 1
H. Adelakun
Goal (Assist: J. Thomas)
14'
G
J. Bickerstaff
Goal (Assist: H. Adelakun)
31'
G
I. Hutchinson
Goal (Penalty)
54'
G
G
63'
J. Marquis
Goal (Assist: W. Boyle)
⇄
69'
A. Scully (in)
T. McDermott (out)
Joe Day
Yellow Card
70'
73'
William Boyle
Yellow Card
I. Hutchinson (in)
E. Archer (out)
75'
⇄
⇄
78'
G. Lloyd (in)
T. Sang (out)
J. Bickerstaff (in)
T. Taylor (out)
86'
⇄
Arkell Jude-Boyd
Yellow Card
89'
J. Thomas (in)
J. Martin (out)
89'
⇄
90'
Taylor Perry
Yellow Card
90+2
Tommy McDermott
Yellow Card
Head‑to‑Head (H2H)
Date
Match
Score
Outcome
- 25/04/15League TwoCheltenhamvsShrewsburyCurrent fixture teams0 - 1ShrewsburyAway win
- 26/12/11League TwoCheltenhamvsShrewsburyCurrent fixture teams0 - 0DrawDraw
- 20/11/21
League OneCheltenhamvsShrewsburyCurrent fixture teams2 - 1CheltenhamHome win - 01/10/22League OneCheltenhamvsShrewsburyCurrent fixture teams2 - 0CheltenhamHome win
- 26/12/23League OneCheltenhamvsShrewsburyCurrent fixture teams2 - 0CheltenhamHome win
- 26/12/25League TwoCheltenhamvsShrewsburyCurrent fixture teams3 - 1CheltenhamHome win
- 11/10/14League TwoShrewsburyvsCheltenhamCurrent fixture teams3 - 1ShrewsburyHome win
- 20/03/12League TwoShrewsburyvsCheltenhamCurrent fixture teams2 - 0ShrewsburyHome win
- 18/12/21League OneShrewsburyvsCheltenhamCurrent fixture teams3 - 1ShrewsburyHome win
- 29/12/22League OneShrewsburyvsCheltenhamCurrent fixture teams0 - 1CheltenhamAway win
- 05/08/23League OneShrewsburyvsCheltenhamCurrent fixture teams1 - 0ShrewsburyHome win
- 14/03/26League TwoShrewsburyvsCheltenhamCurrent fixture teams0 - 0DrawDraw
Cheltenham • Last 6 Matches
Date
Match
Score
Result
- 27/02/26League TwoHarrogate TownvsCheltenham1 - 1DrawAway
- 21/02/26League TwoCheltenhamvsSalford City3 - 2WinHome
- 17/02/26League TwoBromleyvsCheltenham1 - 1DrawAway
- 14/02/26League TwoBarnetvsCheltenham0 - 0DrawAway
- 07/02/26League TwoCheltenhamvsMilton Keynes Dons2 - 3LossHome
- 31/01/26League TwoAccrington STvsCheltenham1 - 3LossAway
Shrewsbury • Last 6 Matches
Date
Match
Score
Result
- 28/02/26League TwoShrewsburyvsWalsall1 - 2LossHome
- 24/02/26League TwoSalford CityvsShrewsbury2 - 1WinAway
- 21/02/26League TwoAccrington STvsShrewsbury2 - 0WinAway
- 17/02/26League TwoShrewsburyvsNotts County1 - 0WinHome
- 14/02/26League TwoShrewsburyvsSwindon Town3 - 1WinHome
- 10/02/26League TwoShrewsburyvsBarrow2 - 1WinHome
Lineups & Coaches
Cheltenham
Formation: 4-3-3
Michael John Flynn• Head CoachStarting XI
- 11:1J. DayGoalkeeper
- 22:4A. Jude-BoydDefender
- 62:3R. CundyDefender
- 52:2J. WilsonDefender
- 272:1J. TomkinsonDefender
- 83:3L. YoungMidfielder
- 263:2B. StevensonMidfielder
- 213:1I. HutchinsonMidfielder
- 114:3J. ThomasForward
- 204:2J. BickerstaffForward
- 314:1H. AdelakunForward
Substitutes
- 41M. Diallo
- 12D. PowerDefender
- 3G. HarmonDefender
- 4L. KinsellaMidfielder
- 15T. TaylorMidfielder
- 22E. ArcherMidfielder
- 16J. MartinForward
Shrewsbury
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Michael Antony Appleton• Head CoachStarting XI
- 121:1W. BrookGoalkeeper
- 22:3L. HooleDefender
- 42:2T. AndersonDefender
- 52:1W. BoyleDefender
- 203:4I. KabiaMidfielder
- 143:3T. PerryMidfielder
- 253:2J. RuffelsMidfielder
- 63:1S. ClucasMidfielder
- 114:1A. ScullyForward
- 95:2G. LloydForward
- 275:1J. MarquisForward
Substitutes
- 1E. HarrisonGoalkeeper
- 3M. BenningDefender
- 7T. McDermottMidfielder
- 10T. SangDefender
- 15C. AnekeForward
- 38I. EnglandDefender
- 43W. GrayForward
Injuries & Suspensions
CheltenhamNo major absentees reported.
ShrewsburyNo major absentees reported.
Quick Match Facts
- When is Cheltenham vs Shrewsbury?
The match is scheduled for Friday, December 26, 2025 at 15:00 at the Whaddon Road, Cheltenham. Current status: Match Finished. - What are the expected formations?
Cheltenham are set up in a 4-3-3 shape, while Shrewsbury are expected to use 3-4-1-2. - Who is the match referee?
Richard Eley, England will take charge of this game. - What is at stake in this fixture?
This match is part of Regular Season - 22 of the competition. - Who is currently better placed in the league?
Shrewsbury are currently higher in the table at position 17.
League Table Standings
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bromley |  | 35 | 23 | 69 |
| 2 | Cambridge United |  | 34 | 22 | 64 |
| 3 | Milton Keynes Dons |  | 34 | 29 | 62 |
| 4 | Swindon Town |  | 35 | 16 | 62 |
| 5 | Notts County |  | 34 | 19 | 61 |
| 6 | Chesterfield |  | 35 | 11 | 56 |
| 7 | Crewe |  | 35 | 11 | 56 |
| 8 | Grimsby |  | 34 | 11 | 55 |
| 9 | Salford City |  | 34 | 1 | 55 |
| 10 | Barnet |  | 35 | 7 | 53 |
| 11 | Walsall |  | 34 | 5 | 53 |
| 12 | Colchester |  | 34 | 10 | 49 |
| 13 | Fleetwood Town |  | 34 | 2 | 48 |
| 14 | Oldham |  | 33 | 6 | 46 |
| 15 | Accrington ST |  | 34 | 1 | 46 |
| 16 | Gillingham |  | 33 | 0 | 44 |
| 17 | Shrewsbury | | 35 | -20 | 38 |
| 18 | Cheltenham | | 33 | -21 | 36 |
| 19 | Tranmere |  | 35 | -15 | 35 |
| 20 | Bristol Rovers |  | 34 | -24 | 31 |
| 21 | Crawley Town |  | 35 | -23 | 28 |
| 22 | Newport County |  | 35 | -26 | 28 |
| 23 | Barrow |  | 33 | -18 | 27 |
| 24 | Harrogate Town |  | 35 | -27 | 27 |