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Latest news on Cheltenham Town FC (CTFC), the Robins, covering League Two fixtures, results, transfers, and the latest from Whaddon Road, Gloucestershire.

Cheltenham Town are a professional football club based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, competing in EFL League Two, the fourth tier of the English football pyramid. Founded in 1887, the club has played at Whaddon Road, currently sponsored as the EV Charger Points Stadium, since 1932. The Robins are widely recognised as Gloucestershire's first Football League club.

The 2025-26 season proved one of the most turbulent in recent memory, with a poor start prompting the departure of manager Michael Flynn in September 2025. Ten days later, club legend Steve Cotterill returned for a second spell, signing a three-year contract. Cotterill steadied the ship and guided the Robins to League Two safety before the season's end, with a commanding 4-0 win over Walsall in April 2026 proving the decisive result. His second coming has reignited optimism around Whaddon Road ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

Off the pitch, the summer of 2025 brought a landmark ownership change. Mike Garlick, the former chairman of Burnley who helped steer that club to two Premier League promotions over 17 years, acquired a controlling interest in Cheltenham Town and pledged investment in the squad, facilities, and infrastructure. His arrival ended a period of significant financial constraint and raised hopes that stadium improvements and increased resources could follow.

The Robins' history is one of persistent resilience. Cotterill's first spell, from 1997 to 2002, remains the benchmark: he won the FA Trophy at Wembley in 1998, secured the Conference title in 1998-99 to earn Football League status, and delivered a play-off final victory in 2002 to reach the second tier. Under Michael Duff, the club won the League Two title in 2020-21, their first Football League championship. Those peaks serve as a reminder of what Cheltenham are capable of when conditions align.

The club holds a cherished place in Gloucestershire's sporting life. Matchday atmosphere at Whaddon Road, compact and characterful at a capacity of just over 7,000, has long been a draw for supporters who follow the Robins through the highs and lows. Mascot Whaddney the Robin is a familiar presence on matchdays, while local bragging rights in the A46 Derby against Gloucester City carry real emotional weight for the county's football community.

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