Plymouth vs Cheltenham: result 2-0 and analysis
EFL TrophySouthern - 1Kick-off on September 2, 2025 at 06:00 PM (UTC)Home Park, Plymouth
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What was the result of Plymouth vs Cheltenham?
Plymouth won 2-0 on September 2, 2025.
Goalscorers
- 5′L. TolajPlymouth
- 45′L. TolajPlymouth
Official lineup for Plymouth vs Cheltenham
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Plymouth
4-2-3-1- 9L. Tolaj
- 38J. Hatch
- 18O. Oseni
- 11B. Mumba
- 23B. Ibrahim
- 19M. Boateng
- 29M. Sorinola
- 4B. Sarpong-Wiredu
- 2M. Ross
- 8J. Edwards
- 21L. Ashby-Hammond
Cheltenham
3-1-4-2- 20J. Bickerstaff
- 16J. Martin
- 3G. Harmon
- 30F. Willcox
- 38H. Tustin
- 14R. Broom
- 28T. Backwell
- 42M. Barber
- 24S. Sherring
- 40C. Walters
- 41M. Diallo
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Plymouth have 6 wins, 1 draw and 8 defeats; Cheltenham have 4, 2 and 9.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2025 | Cardiff(away) | 0-4 | League One |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Swansea(away) | 1-1 | League Cup |
| Aug 23, 2025 | Blackpool(home) | 1-0 | League One |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Leyton Orient(home) | 0-1 | League One |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Lincoln(away) | 2-3 | League One |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | Salford City(away) | 1-1 | League Two |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Cardiff(away) | 0-3 | League Cup |
| Aug 23, 2025 | Barnet(home) | 0-1 | League Two |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Bromley(home) | 1-2 | League Two |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Milton Keynes Dons(away) | 0-5 | League Two |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 5 Plymouth wins, 1 draw, 0 Cheltenham wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2024 | Plymouth 3-0 Cheltenham | League Cup |
| Jul 20, 2024 | Cheltenham 1-5 Plymouth | Friendlies Clubs |
| Feb 21, 2023 | Plymouth 1-1 Cheltenham | EFL Trophy |
| Jan 21, 2023 | Plymouth 4-2 Cheltenham | League One |
| Dec 26, 2022 | Cheltenham 0-1 Plymouth | League One |
| Mar 22, 2022 | Plymouth 2-0 Cheltenham | League One |
Last archived meeting: Plymouth vs Cheltenham on Aug 14, 2024
How many goals should we expect?
Plymouth score 1.6 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Cheltenham score 0.9 and concede 1.7.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 1.6 | 1.7 | 2 | 9/15 | 10/15 |
| Cheltenham | 0.9 | 1.7 | 2 | 5/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Plymouth sit 2nd in EFL Trophy (6 points from 3 matches) and Cheltenham sit 3rd (2 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Plymouth | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 6 |
| 3 | Cheltenham | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
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