Accrington vs Cheltenham: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Accrington Stanley prepare to host Cheltenham Town on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 under referee Parkinson, this ENGLAND: League Two fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Accrington Stanley, currently 13th in the standings with 46 points from 31 games, trail the leaders by 18 points. They've earned 27 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Cheltenham Town, sitting 18th with 32 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 13 points from 16 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Accrington Stanley and Cheltenham Town have favored Cheltenham Town, with Accrington Stanley claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Tranmere Rovers, Accrington Stanley recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Wright, Sass, Rawson, Love, Heath, Butterfield, Henderson, O'Brien, Madden, Whalley, Woods. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Cheltenham Town's last outing came against Bromley, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-1-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Day, Tomkinson, Wilson, Cundy, Sherring, Stevenson, Hutchinson, Bickerstaff, Young, Thomas, Miller. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Accrington Stanley are expected to maintain their 3-4-2-1 structure, while Cheltenham Town are likely to counter with a 4-1-4-1 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Accrington Stanley's fixtures have averaged 1.9 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Cheltenham Town's games average 2.6 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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