Swindon Town vs Cheltenham Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Swindon Town vs Cheltenham Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: December 9th, 2025 | Gresty Stadium | League Two | 19:45 GMT

In this season’s League Two, struggling Cheltenham will travel to high-flying Swindon Town. Both sides will need to gain three points in this match for highly contrasting reasons. One for survival, the other for promotion.

Key Betting Tip: Swindon to win @1.42 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Swindon Predicted XI: Ripley, Munroe, Wilson-Brown, Wright, Snowdon, Oldaker, Clarke, Kilkenny, Nichols, Drinan, Smith

Cheltenham Predicted XI: Diallo, Walters, Sherring, Barber, Backwell, Harmon, Willcox, Tustin, Broom, Bickerstaff, Martin

Swindon Town vs Cheltenham Current League Standings

Both sides have had contrasting seasons thus far. As it stands, Swindon Town are sitting second in the table. After 18 games, they have accumulated 34 points.

On the flip side, Cheltenham have had a very poor season. They sit 22nd in the table, just one position above relegation.

Swindon Town vs Cheltenham Head-to-Head Timeline

The two clubs have never faced off against each other 19 times. Cheltenham have won 10 times, Swindon have won three times, and they have drawn six times.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

15/03/2025 – Swindon Town 3–3 Cheltenham Town (League Two)

12/10/2024 – Cheltenham Town 2–3 Swindon Town (League Two)

19/11/2019 – Swindon Town 0–1 Cheltenham Town (FA Cup)

09/11/2019 – Cheltenham Town 1–1 Swindon Town (FA Cup)

24/08/2019 – Cheltenham Town 2–2 Swindon Town (League Two)

In the past five games between the two sides, it has been very equal. They have both won a game apiece, with the remaining three fixtures being draws.

Swindon Town vs Cheltenham Matches Analysis

Swindon Town Last 5 Matches:

Swindon Town 1–0 Peterborough (Football League Trophy)

Chesterfield 1–2 Swindon Town (League Two)

Swindon Town 2–2 Grimsby Town (League Two)

Fleetwood 1–1 Swindon Town (League Two)

MK Dons 0–4 Swindon Town (Football League Trophy)

Swindon have performed great in their past five matches. Despite drawing to both Grimsby and Fleetwood, they have beaten MK Dons, Chesterfield and Swindon Town. In these five matches, they have scored 10 goals.

Cheltenham Last 5 Matches:

Cheltenham 6–2 Buxton (FA Cup)

Colchester 2–0 Cheltenham (League Two)

Cheltenham 1–0 Bristol Rovers (League Two)

Tranmere 3–2 Cheltenham (League Two)

Cheltenham 1–2 Notts County (League Two)

In their last five games, Cheltenham have had a very poor past five. They have won just a two matches against Bristol Rovers and Buxton. They need to start winning or drawing these matches to avoid relegation.

Swindon Town vs Cheltenham Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 68% confidence in both teams to score. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Football Park’s best tip: Swindon to win @1.42 our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted both teams to score in this fixture.

Key Players to Watch: Swindon Town vs Cheltenham

Will Wright (Swindon) A centre-back with an eye for a goal, Will Wright is a key player in Swindon’s side. Joining from Crawley last summer, Wright played 52 games last season, scoring 7 goals.

Jake Bickerstaff (Cheltenham Town) – The forward is Cheltenham’s main attacking outlet, combining strength and movement to lead the line and provide a consistent goal threat. He is on loan from Wrexham and will be vital for Cheltenham’s season.

Swindon Town vs Cheltenham Match Facts

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Stadium: The Nigel Eady County Ground, home of Swindon Town since 1896, was renamed in the 2024–25 season in tribute to lifelong supporter Nigel Eady. Funded by his estate and the Nigel Eady Trust, the stadium is jointly owned by the club and the supporters’ trust.