Preview: Cheltenham Town vs Notts County
Sports Mole previews Monday's League Two clash between Cheltenham Town and Notts County. Cheltenham are enjoying a real resurgence under new boss Steve Cotterill and face a stiff test when they host promotion chasers Notts County on Monday.
Cheltenham are unbeaten in the league under Cotterill, having three wins and one draw to climb out of the League Two relegation zone, while Notts County sit eighth and are also unbeaten in their last four league games. The Robins were bottom of the league after a poor start to the season under Michael Flynn, who was axed in September. After a tough spell, caretaker boss Aaron Downes oversaw a 7-1 defeat to Grimsby Town, but Cotterill’s return has galvanised the side. Since his return, Cheltenham have beaten Fleetwood Town, Newport County, and Walsall, and drew with Gillingham. Cheltenham also knocked League One side Bradford City out of the FA Cup last week and will be confident heading into Monday’s clash at Whaddon Road.
“Cheltenham Town are enjoying a real resurgence under new boss Steve Cotterill and face a stiff test when they host promotion chasers Notts County.”
Notes: Cheltenham Town’s improvement follows Cotterill’s return for a second spell in charge; Notts County are in solid form with four league games unbeaten.
Key facts
- Cheltenham Town: unbeaten in league under Cotterill
- Notts County: eighth in League Two, four-game unbeaten run
- Cheltenham beat Fleetwood Town, Newport County, Walsall; drew with Gillingham
Author’s summary: Cheltenham’s revival under Cotterill has revitalized the team, making Monday’s match a closely watched showdown with Notts County as both squads chase promotion.