Read our Accrington vs Cheltenham prediction with betting tips, latest odds, and probable lineups. Get key stats and top insights ahead of this clash.
Accrington vs Cheltenham Match Summary
Competition | English League Two |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 3 October 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Accrington, Wham Stadium |
The top of the table meets the wrong end of it at the Wham Stadium, as Accrington vs Cheltenham brings a high-flying side to Lancashire in League Two.
Accrington sit 19th in the table and have failed to win 13 of their last 14 League Two outings. John Doolan also has a lengthy injury list to manage.
Cheltenham are second, level on points with leaders Barnet, and arrive with the firepower to punish a fragile home defence.
Accrington are undefeated in their last 8 home matches against Cheltenham in all competitions, while their previous meetings split two wins apiece with two draws. That home record faces a stern test here.
Accrington vs Cheltenham Form
Accrington have managed only one win from their last five in the fixture. Their latest outing summed it up, with Josh Woods scoring almost straight from kick-off against Swindon before they had to settle for a draw. Woods remains their main outlet, having been directly involved in a goal four times across his last six league appearances.
Cheltenham go into this one on a six-game unbeaten run domestically, and they saw off Chesterfield last weekend after a fast start. Andreas Weimann is the man in form, finding the net in each of his last four outings, with Charlie McCann also chipping in goals regularly.
Accrington vs Cheltenham Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Accrington: I. Sinclair (Injured/out), T. Moore (Injured/out), F. Sass (Injured/out), C. Caton (Injured/out), F. Rawson (Injured/out), S. Whalley (Injured/out), A. Borland (International duty)
Cheltenham: F. Onukwuli (Injured/out), M. Barber (Injured/out), H. Tustin (Injured/out), P. Sweeney (Injured/doubtful)
Accrington
The Accrington vs Cheltenham lineups start with a long list of home absentees. John Doolan is without six injured players, and Aidan Borland remains away on international duty. The probable XI is a 3-5-2 with Tyler Walton and Josh Woods up top.
Cheltenham
Cheltenham will make a late decision on defender Pierce Sweeney after he picked up an injury against Chesterfield. Harry Tustin is among three confirmed absentees for the visitors, and Steve Cotterill could recall Jake Bickerstaff to the midfield.
Accrington vs Cheltenham Predicted Lineup
Accrington
Formation: 3-5-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: L. Moulden, J. Anderson, S. Conneely, D. Matthews, C. O'Brien, A. Henderson, S. Mols, D. Love, D. Tutonda, T. Walton, J. Woods (probable)
Cheltenham
Formation: 4-1-4-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: W. Stanway, J. Tomlinson, R. Cundy, P. Sweeney, J. Tomkinson, B. Stevenson, J. Shipley, R. Broom, C. McCann, J. Bickerstaff, A. Weimann (probable)
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Accrington vs Cheltenham Key Stats & Match Facts
Accrington have failed to win 13 of their last 14 matches in League Two.
Accrington are undefeated in their last 8 home matches against Cheltenham in all competitions.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 10 of Cheltenham's last 11 games in League Two.
Charlie McCann has scored in 5 of his last 6 apps in League Two.
Joe Tomlinson has scored in 2 of his last 3 apps against Accrington in League Two.
Accrington vs Cheltenham Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Accrington 1-2 Cheltenham. The bookmakers can barely split these two, but Cheltenham are 13/8 with BetGoodWin and that is the side we are with. Accrington's defence struggles against through balls and set pieces, and the visitors have the sharper finishers. Walton can give the home crowd something to cheer, but the narrow edge belongs to Cheltenham in our Accrington vs Cheltenham prediction.
Best Bets
Back Tyler Walton in the Anytime Goalscorer market. Walton is set to lead the line for an Accrington side projected to score 1.45 goals at home, and their direct, cross-heavy approach suits a centre-forward against a Cheltenham back line that is shaky in aerial duels. We make his implied probability of scoring 35.54%, which is better than the market is giving him credit for.
Back Joe Tomlinson to record Over 0.5 shots on target in the Player Shots On Target market. Tomlinson plays an active attacking role for Cheltenham and has a record of testing the keeper against this opponent, having struck twice in three previous meetings with Accrington. We put his implied probability of recording a shot on target at 36.57%, and that looks a generous number for a player who clearly enjoys this fixture.
Accrington vs Cheltenham Bet Builder
Our Accrington vs Cheltenham bet builder tips combine Andreas Weimann to score anytime, Cheltenham over 1.5 goals, both teams to score and Cheltenham or the draw.
Weimann has found the net in each of his last four appearances. He is the sharpest finisher on the pitch, and this Accrington defence will give him room.
Cheltenham have scored at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches in League Two. Accrington's problems defending set pieces make that run easy to back.
Both teams have found the net in 5 of Accrington's last 6 matches in League Two. The hosts take plenty of shots, and Cheltenham are vulnerable to efforts from distance.
Cheltenham have gone six matches without defeat domestically. Against a side stuck 19th, that run has every chance of continuing.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 21/4 and is as short as 15/4 elsewhere.
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Accrington vs Cheltenham Talking Points
Steve Cotterill is not taking this lightly, saying of the hosts: "I think they are very good at what they do." He has a point. Doolan's side are direct, aggressive and dangerous on the counter, and they are good at coming back from losing positions, which is exactly why Walton appeals. The flip side is a defence that leaks against through balls and set pieces, while finishing is Cheltenham's sharpest weapon. Cotterill also wants his side to "concentrate a little bit more about what we can do and do that better than we did last week." The Accrington vs Cheltenham betting odds have the draw at 5/2 with Coral, but this has the look of a messy, open afternoon that the visitors edge.
Accrington vs Cheltenham Predictions FAQs
When is the Accrington vs Cheltenham English League Two game?
The match takes place on Saturday 3 October 2026, kicking off at 15:00 UK time.
Where is Accrington vs Cheltenham being played?
The match is being played at the Wham Stadium in Accrington.
What competition is Accrington vs Cheltenham in?
Accrington vs Cheltenham is an English League Two fixture.
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