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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)
No recent H2H meetings recorded.
Cheltenham • Last 6 Matches
Date
Match
Score
Result
- 29/12/25
League TwoCheltenhamvsSwindon Town0 - 2LossHome - 26/12/25
League TwoCheltenhamvsShrewsbury3 - 1WinHome - 19/12/25
League TwoBarrowvsCheltenham2 - 1WinAway - 13/12/25
League TwoCheltenhamvsHarrogate Town1 - 1DrawHome - 09/12/25
League TwoSwindon TownvsCheltenham1 - 0WinAway - 06/12/25
FA CupCheltenhamvsBuxton6 - 2WinHome
Shrewsbury • Last 6 Matches
Date
Match
Score
Result
- 29/12/25
League TwoGrimsbyvsShrewsbury0 - 1LossAway - 26/12/25
League TwoCheltenhamvsShrewsbury1 - 3LossAway - 20/12/25
League TwoShrewsburyvsChesterfield0 - 1LossHome - 13/12/25
League TwoWalsallvsShrewsbury1 - 1DrawAway - 09/12/25
League TwoShrewsburyvsGrimsby1 - 1DrawHome - 06/12/25
FA CupSutton UtdvsShrewsbury2 - 1WinAway
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?
Cheltenham are currently higher in the table at position 18.
League Table Standings
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bromley | ![]() | 23 | 14 | 45 |
| 2 | Swindon Town | ![]() | 23 | 11 | 43 |
| 3 | Walsall | ![]() | 23 | 11 | 43 |
| 4 | Milton Keynes Dons | ![]() | 23 | 19 | 40 |
| 5 | Salford City | ![]() | 23 | 3 | 40 |
| 6 | Notts County | ![]() | 23 | 11 | 39 |
| 7 | Chesterfield | ![]() | 23 | 7 | 38 |
| 8 | Cambridge United | ![]() | 23 | 7 | 38 |
| 9 | Fleetwood Town | ![]() | 23 | 3 | 34 |
| 10 | Colchester | ![]() | 23 | 9 | 33 |
| 11 | Gillingham | ![]() | 23 | 5 | 32 |
| 12 | Barnet | ![]() | 23 | 5 | 32 |
| 13 | Crewe | ![]() | 23 | 3 | 32 |
| 14 | Oldham | ![]() | 23 | 5 | 31 |
| 15 | Grimsby | ![]() | 23 | 4 | 31 |
| 16 | Accrington ST | ![]() | 23 | 0 | 30 |
| 17 | Tranmere | ![]() | 23 | 0 | 29 |
| 18 | Cheltenham | ![]() | 23 | -16 | 27 |
| 19 | Barrow | ![]() | 23 | -8 | 24 |
| 20 | Crawley Town | ![]() | 23 | -13 | 19 |
| 21 | Shrewsbury | ![]() | 23 | -17 | 19 |
| 22 | Bristol Rovers | ![]() | 23 | -26 | 18 |
| 23 | Newport County | ![]() | 23 | -18 | 17 |
| 24 | Harrogate Town | ![]() | 23 | -19 | 17 |





















