English EFL Trophy · Cheltenham Town win 4-3 on penalties
Cheltenham Town vs Exeter City: 2–2
Cheltenham Town beat Exeter City 4–3 on penalties after a 2–2 draw in the English EFL Trophy on Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at The Completely-Suzuki Stadium, Cheltenham, England.
- Competition: English EFL Trophy (2026-27 EFL Trophy, Group Stage)
- Kick-off: Tue, 22 Sept 2026, 18:00 UTC
- Status: Final Score - After Penalties
- Venue: The Completely-Suzuki Stadium, Cheltenham, England
- Attendance: 1,242
- Teams: Cheltenham Town (home), Exeter City (away)
Goals
- 45'+1' — Jake Bickerstaff (Cheltenham Town)
- 77' — Josh Gordon (Exeter City)
- 86' — Charlie Cummins (Exeter City)
- 89' — George Miller (penalty) (Cheltenham Town)
Red cards
- 90'+7' — Ethan Sutherland (Exeter City)
Match statistics
| Statistic | Cheltenham Town | Exeter City |
|---|---|---|
| Possession (%) | 44.4 | 55.6 |
| Shots | 12 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 10 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Fouls | 9 | 16 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
Starting line-ups
Cheltenham Town (4-1-4-1): Joe Day (G), Mark Barber (CD-L), James Wilson (CD-R), Freddie Willcox (DM), George Nurse (LB), Ryan Broom (RB), Kirsten Otchere (CM-L), Harry Tustin (CM-R), Jake Bickerstaff (LM), Archie Philip Hill (RM), George Miller (F).
Exeter City (3-5-1-1): Frankie Phillips (G), Edward James (CD), Jack Taylor (CD-L), Louie Cayless (CD-R), George Birch (CM-L), Liam Oakes (CM-R), Harry Kite (AM), Ethan Sutherland (LM), Gwion Edwards (RM), Ajay Matthews (F), Taylor Perry (RCF).