Swindon Town – Cheltenham

Swindon Town edged Cheltenham 2‑1 at the County Ground, a narrow victory that lifted the home side to ninth place with ten points from six games. The win nudged them closer to the playoff spots, though they still trail leaders by three points and carry a modest –2 goal difference. Cheltenham, now fourth with eleven points, saw their earlier dominance in the head‑to‑head record slip as Swindon claimed their sole meeting this season. Both clubs remain within touching distance of each other in the table, setting up an intriguing race for the remaining playoff places.