Cheltenham Town edged Exeter City 6-5 on penalties in the Football League Trophy, with defender James Wilson the standout on a night that refused to settle. A 2-2 draw over ninety minutes barely covered the swings in it.
8.0James WilsonCheltenham Town · Defender2 key passesCheltenham Town 2:2 Exeter City — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half1 - 0
- 13(Foul)
- 34N. Carter
- 45 + 1
Second half1 - 2
- 62S. ObieriA. Hill
- 71J. Robinson
- 86(G. Birch)
- 89
- 90 + 6T. AlsopG. Birch
- 90 + 7(Foul)
Penalty shoot-out4 - 3
- 0 - 0J. Gordon
- 1 - 0G. Nurse
- 1 - 1L. Samuel
- 1 - 1K. Otchere
- 1 - 2L. Woodhouse
- 2 - 2J. Bickerstaff
- 2 - 3C. Cummins
- 3 - 3R. Broom
- 3 - 3T. Perry
- 4 - 3G. Miller
Live Prediction
Exeter City to winLost7.00
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LostQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Cheltenham Town vs Exeter City?
Cheltenham Town 6-5 Exeter City (Football League Trophy).
Who scored?
Jake Bickerstaff (45+1', assist Kirsten Otchere) for Cheltenham Town; Josh Gordon (77', assist Ethan Sutherland) for Exeter City; Charlie Cummins (86', assist George Birch) for Exeter City; George Miller (89') for Cheltenham Town.
Was Cheltenham Town's win deserved?
Yes — Cheltenham Town were on top for most of the match.
Were there any red cards in Cheltenham Town vs Exeter City?
Yes — sent off: Ethan Sutherland (Exeter City, 90+7').
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Head to Head meetings
Cheltenham Town – Exeter City
Cheltenham Town
Exeter City
- 6
Victories
- 2
Draws
- 6
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  6 | 6  |
Scored goals | 19 | 23 |
Average per game | 1.36 | 1.64 |
The biggest victory | 2-0 | 0-7 |
Cheltenham Town
Exeter City
Best statistical picks
Cheltenham Town – Exeter City
Both teams scored in 8 of the last 8 matches
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
AICheckLive AI Bot
Model verdict, form, head-to-head and live pressure for this match. Ask anything in Telegram.
Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.45 | 3.80 | 2.38 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham Town is the favourite on CheckLive metrics: overall rating 46.9 vs 38.4 for Exeter City. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 37.7 vs 24.4). CheckLive signal strength 69/100.
Home win — Cheltenham Town2.45
High confidence69%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
43.6
34.6
CheckSkill
53.5
47.5
CheckMental
37.7
24.4
CheckLive total46.9 vs 38.4+8.5
More match signals
Cheltenham Town (DNB)78%1.73
Over 2.572%1.70
Cheltenham Town (−1)59%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Cheltenham Town vs Exeter City?
On CheckLive metrics Cheltenham Town rate higher: 46.9 vs 38.4, CheckLive signal strength 69/100.
What is Cheltenham Town's main edge?
Cheltenham Town is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 37.7 vs 24.4 for Exeter City. The overall rating gap is 8.5.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 2-1 (Cheltenham Town vs Exeter City, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.45 | 3.80 | 2.38 |