Crewe – Cheltenham

Crewe host Cheltenham in what promises to be a tightly contested clash at Gresty Road, with the home side sitting eighth on 10 points after two wins and four draws, boasting a modest 6‑4 goal tally. Cheltenham arrive in fourth place, a point ahead with three victories, two stalemates and a single loss, and a considerably richer 13‑10 record on the scoresheet. The two teams have already exchanged points in their recent meetings, and the narrow gap in the table suggests a battle that could see Crewe aim to close the deficit while Cheltenham look to cement their spot in the top half. Both sides will be eager to convert their steady form into three points, making the encounter a pivotal one for the promotion push.