Cheltenham Town (home)
- Cheltenham Town will control what they can, which will be the structure of their defensive line and the bite they have at set-pieces.
- This is a typical block-and-bounce team that Steve Cotterill has crafted.
- It got results in League Two during their run in late April and May 2026.
- Cheltenham are a work in progress following a summer of heavy turnover.
Charlton Athletic (away)
- Charlton have more squad depth and have had pre-season to tinker while Cheltenham are still bedding in.
- Nathan Jones' side are high-tempo and aggressive with the ball, but also have the quality to play some nice football if they get into the right areas.
- They will look to press high and win the ball in dangerous areas in front of their own fans, so their midfield anchor will be key.
- Conor Coventry is a terrific passer and will do the job, while Miles Leaburn provides a livewire option if the game opens up late on.
Head-to-Head
Cheltenham have the edge in the recent head-to-head record with three wins, two draws and two defeats .
Key Players
- Conor Coventry is a terrific passer and will do the job.
- Miles Leaburn provides a livewire option if the game opens up late on.
- Matt Godden will provide veteran finishing ability.
Betting Insights
- Charlton Athletic are favorites to win at 1.63.
- Cheltenham are 4.88 and the draw is 4.0.
- The odds also point to goals: 1.73 for Over 2.5 goals and 1.72 for Both Teams to Score.
Prediction
- The Addicks should win this tie by a goal or two if they can get enough of their press to work in the opening exchanges.
- A 2-0 or 2-1 win for Charlton looks most likely.
- A draw would keep the home team in the competition and perhaps offer them a chance at an upset.
