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Stevenage vs Cheltenham

Broadhall Way, Stevenage1 January 2018 at 15:00
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Referee: Gavin Ward

Match Events

Stevenage
Cheltenham
Kick Off
2′
M. Eisa
Ronnie Henry20′
M. Godden
23′
T. Pett

assist: D. Newton

35′
Half Time
46′
B. GrahamD. Wright
D. Newton
69′
D. NewtonA. Samuel
75′
79′
K. StorerG. Lloyd
80′
W. BoyleM. Bower
M. McKeeD. Gorman
86′
T. Pett

assist: A. Samuel

88′
M. GoddenJ. Gray
90′
Full Time

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Stevenage deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Cheltenham's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Stevenage field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Cheltenham's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Stevenage start 4 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Cheltenham averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

StevenagePosition StrengthCheltenham
Stevenage
1GoalkeeperJ. Fryer
25DefenderR. Henry
3DefenderJ. Martin
5DefenderF. Franks
2MidfielderJ. Smith
4MidfielderJ. King
11MidfielderT. Pett
10ForwardB. Kennedy
24ForwardM. Godden
19ForwardD. Newton
30ForwardM. McKee
Cheltenham
24GoalkeeperS. Flinders
2DefenderJ. Grimes
28DefenderT. Moore
15DefenderW. Boyle
11DefenderC. Winchester
4MidfielderK. Storer
8MidfielderK. Dawson
6MidfielderN. Atangana
25MidfielderJ. Morrell
21ForwardB. Graham
20ForwardM. Eisa

Match Summary

Stevenage defeated Cheltenham 4:1. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by M. Eisa 2′, M. Godden 23′, T. Pett 35′, D. Newton 69′, T. Pett 88′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Stevenage made 3 substitutions, Cheltenham made 3.

Rivalry since 2014

Stevenage vs Cheltenham Head to Head Results

12 stretnutí
Stevenage
8
wins
Drawn
2
Cheltenham
2
wins
Total goals
30 · 2.5/match
Both scored
5/12 · 42%
Over 2.5
5/12 · 42%

Recent Form

Stevenage

WDWDLW

Cheltenham

LLLWWW

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Stevenage dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Stevenage6wins
2draws10 meetings
Cheltenham2wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.8

Average goals per game

40%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (80%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (34%) — the odds may underestimate Stevenage.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.7%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 34.6%Draw 29.8%Away 39.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.883.202.50
Max2.903.472.60
Market favourite: · Even contest

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market33.6%28.1%38.3%
Public market33.7%28.8%37.5%

Stevenage vs Cheltenham — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Stevenage
Result vs. Market: Cheltenham (39%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

StevenageHalf-time:21Cheltenham
14Shots11
8Shots on target3

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
20/04/21Stevenage0–1Cheltenham3.87/3.17/2.08
26/12/20Cheltenham1–1Stevenage1.52/4.02/6.42
07/09/19Cheltenham4–2Stevenage2.11/3.41/3.65
04/05/19Stevenage2–0Cheltenham1.82/3.78/4.31
27/10/18Cheltenham0–2Stevenage2.60/3.36/2.79
01/01/18Stevenage4–1Cheltenham2.89/3.35/2.55
02/09/17Cheltenham0–1Stevenage2.55/3.48/2.80
27/09/16Cheltenham0–0Stevenage2.15/3.49/3.49
14/02/17Stevenage2–1Cheltenham2.28/3.30/3.39
15/11/14Stevenage5–1Cheltenham2.62/3.32/2.80

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Stevenage

W 155D 130L 165
Over 2.544
Goals scored533

Away Record: Cheltenham

W 234D 194L 252
Over 2.545
Goals scored842

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026