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Cheltenham Town 2:1 Rotherham United — Match Report

Gary RedknappGary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT
Cheltenham Town beat Rotherham United 2-1 in League Two, taking the points despite being second best for long stretches. Jake Evans's goal on 71 minutes proved decisive after Rotherham had cancelled out Cheltenham's early lead.
Charlie McCann put Cheltenham ahead on 30 minutes from Ryan Broom's assist. Jili Buyabu equalised for Rotherham on 62 minutes, finishing off Fabio Tavares's setup, before Jake Evans restored the home side's advantage nine minutes later with Robbie Cundy providing the assist.
Rotherham dominated possession with 54% and outshot Cheltenham 7-3, yet managed only one goal. Cheltenham scored with two of their three attempts, while their goalkeeper made three saves and Rotherham's made none. Both sides created one big chance apiece – Cheltenham converted theirs, Rotherham did not.
Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Cheltenham Town vs Rotherham United?

Cheltenham Town 2-1 Rotherham United (League Two).

Who scored?

Charlie McCann (30', assist Ryan Broom) for Cheltenham Town; Jili Buyabu (62', assist Fabio Tavares) for Rotherham United; Jake Evans (71', assist Robbie Cundy) for Cheltenham Town.

Was Cheltenham Town's win deserved?

Yes — Cheltenham Town were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in Cheltenham Town vs Rotherham United?

Yellow cards: Kian Spence (Rotherham United); Jonathan Tomkinson (Cheltenham Town); Shaun McWilliams (Cheltenham Town); Pierce Sweeney (Cheltenham Town).

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Head to Head meetings Cheltenham Town - Rotherham United

  • Matches4
  • The biggest draw0
  • The most effective match3-1
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Cheltenham Town

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Rotherham United

  • 2

    Victories

  • 0

    Draws

  • 2

    Victories

Victories

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2

2

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Scored goals

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5

5

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Average per game

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1.25

1.25

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The biggest victory

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3-1

0-2

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Cheltenham Town

Cheltenham Town

Rotherham United

Rotherham United

Cheltenham Town - Rotherham United Best statistical picks

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