Getting their EFL Trophy adventure underway on Tuesday night, Cheltenham will welcome Exeter to Whaddon Road.
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Soccer Prediction: Cheltenham Town draw no bet
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Cheltenham Town
Starting with the hosts, while Cheltenham might have spent the majority of last season scrapping it out at the foot of the League Two standings, Steve Cotterill’s squad have made plenty of improvements this time around. Currently sat in the play-off places, the Robins have also gained a recent reputation for their rugged success. Snatching a late 1-1 stalemate away at Colchester over the weekend, the one-time Nottingham Forest boss has not seen his side suffer a single defeat from any of their previous five consecutive League Two appearances. Getting September underway with a rollercoaster 3-2 win at home against York City, Cheltenham will be looking to open their EFL Trophy adventure with an immediate flurry at Whaddon Road. It should be highlighted, Tuesday’s hosts have registered seven points from their opening three fourth-tier showdowns in front of their own supporters.
Cheltenham Town Team News
While new recruit Favour Onukwuli might not have made a single appearance since the start of August, the former Sheffield Wednesday youngster could return to Cotterill’s squad here. Ahead of Tuesday’s EFL Trophy opener, Cheltenham have been handed a clean bill of health.
Although veteran marksman Andreas Weimann might have found the net in each of his previous three consecutive League Two outings, the ex-Derby striker could be handed a timely rest. With Cotterill potentially looking to ring the changes in midweek, former Newport shot-stopper Joe Day could return between the sticks.
Exeter City
As for the visitors, while Exeter might have opened up the 2026/27 campaign with their sights set on booking an immediate League One return, the Grecians find themselves at the heart of an extended rut. Missing out on what they had billed as a golden opportunity over the weekend as they were eventually forced to settle for a toothless 0-0 stalemate at home against Tranmere, Matt Taylor’s downbeat squad are searching for a much-welcomed boost on Tuesday night. However, drastically failing to find their feet since opening proceedings last month, Exeter have clinched just a sole victory from any of their first seven League Two showdowns. Likewise, showing some rather glaring issues in the final third, Taylor’s men have failed to find the net in all of their last three straight battles against fourth-tier opposition.
Exeter City Team News
Once again missing out against Tranmere on Saturday with a reported muscle issue, Exeter will be without 21-year-old Sonny Cox here. Likewise, still waiting to make a maiden appearance since opening up the new campaign, former Brighton youngster Ed Turns is not expected to feature on Tuesday night.
Completing a permanent switch to St. James’ Park over the summer, one-time Wigan attacker Gwion Edwards should be handed a full recall. Likewise, fellow new recruit Taylor Perry could be handed a start in the middle of the park here.
Cheltenham Town vs Exeter City Key Factors to Consider
- When Cheltenham and Exeter last met for a competitive showdown 13 months ago, the Robins claimed a 2-0 EFL Cup victory on home soil.
- Cheltenham have registered seven points from their opening three League Two matchups at Whaddon Road.
- Exeter have recorded just a sole victory from any of their opening seven League Two appearances so far this season.
- Tuesday’s guests have failed to find the net in all of their last three consecutive matchups against fourth-tier opposition.
- Exeter have lost all of their first four away fixtures across all competitions by an aggregate score of 6-1.
Conclusion
Landing a 2-0 victory when they welcomed Exeter to Whaddon Road for an EFL Cup showdown last year, Cheltenham will be dreaming of a repeat performance here. Enjoying a rugged start to proceedings, Tuesday’s hosts should also be excited by their success on home soil. Registering seven points from their first three League Two battles in front of their own supporters, the Robins will meet an Exeter squad who find themselves at the heart of a public struggle. Losing all of their first four competitive matchups outside of Devon by an aggregate score of 6-1, we are backing a home draw no bet in midweek.
Soccer Prediction: Cheltenham Town draw no bet
