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08/08/2026, Stadium MK, Milton Keynes, England
League Two, English Football League

Milton Keynes Vs Cheltenham

Milton Keynes play in a 4-1-2-1-2 formation, and line up with: O McCowen (GK) , R Lewis (CB) , K Griffiths (CB) , G Evans (RB) , R Weir (LB) , A Hom (CM) , E McPherson (CM) , D Starritt (CDM) , J Bryce (CAM) , J Struthers (ST) , C Saia (ST) And the subs are: S McCardell (CB) , M Byrnes (CB) , R Lewis (CM) , P Reese (CM) , L Kelly (ST)

Cheltenham play in a 3-5-2 Def formation, and line up with: J McElligott (GK) , R Fordyce (CB) , R Ivers (CB) , R Welsh (CB) , N Toshack (CM) , R Halloran (CM) , M McWhinney (CDM) , D French (RM) , B Ladd (LM) , I McCord (ST) , S McAfee (ST) And the subs are: D Nicol (CB) , C Forsythe (CB) , J MacKenna (CM) , R Evans (CM) , J MacLaughlin (ST)

Welcome to Stadium MK in Milton Keynes, England where Milton Keynes will face Cheltenham.  This is a league fixture taking place in the League Two, English Football League.  The attendance is 15596.

1' - Milton Keynes kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

7' - Alastair Hom passes to John Bryce.  John Bryce plays the ball to Dan Starritt.  Dan Starritt plays the ball to Rob Weir.  Rob Weir passes to Eric McPherson.  Eric McPherson spots a run from John Bryce.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and John Bryce runs on to the ball.  John Bryce attempts to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot goes wide!

15' - John Bryce passes a long ball to Rob Weir.  Rob Weir plays a short pass to Eric McPherson.  Eric McPherson passes to Jake Struthers.  Jake Struthers tries to beat Richard Welsh using his ball skills.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

17' - Jake Struthers shoots from outside the area towards goal...but Jordan McElligott stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Dan Starritt pounces on the loose ball...Dan Starritt attempts a shot...but the shot goes wide!

28' - Eric McPherson plays a short pass to Jake Struthers.  Jake Struthers sees a run from Dan Starritt.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

31' - David French plays the ball to Ian McCord.  Ian McCord attempts to use his skills to beat Kieran Griffiths, but is brought down illegally.  That will be a freekick for Cheltenham.  

32' - Mark McWhinney stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box, but Glyn Evans intercepts and clears the ball.  

35' - Kieran Griffiths passes to Alastair Hom.  David French dispossesses Alastair Hom and takes the ball.  Cheltenham launch a counter attack.  David French attempts to outskill Kieran Griffiths, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

36' - David French tries to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the ball flies over the bar!

40' - Oscar McCowen finds Dan Starritt with a long ball.  Dan Starritt passes to Eric McPherson.  Eric McPherson sees a run from Alastair Hom.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Alastair Hom takes the ball.  Alastair Hom tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...and its in! It's a nice goal from Alastair Hom for Milton Keynes!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

40' - Cheltenham kick the ball off for the restart.  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Cheltenham kick the ball off for the restart.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Rob Lewis is going to be taken off.  Max Byrnes is brought on from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Cole Saia is going to be taken off.  Lee Kelly is going to be brought on.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Robert Ivers is going to be taken off.  Dan Nicol is going to be brought on.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Richard Welsh will come off.  Chris Forsythe joins the game from the bench.  

54' - Eric McPherson sees a run from Alastair Hom.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Alastair Hom has strayed offside!  

57' - Lee Kelly spots a run from John Bryce.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and John Bryce runs on to the ball.  John Bryce attempts to place the ball past the keeper...but Jordan McElligott deflects the shot out of play.  That will be a corner for  Milton Keynes.  Glyn Evans places the ball to take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box, but the ball misses everyone.  

58' - Lee Kelly curves the ball into the box, and manages to find Eric McPherson.  Eric McPherson gets above the defence and heads the ball attempting to beat the keeper...and Eric McPherson scores!  Its a goal for Milton Keynes!  The keeper couldn't get near the ball!

58' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Kieran Griffiths is going to be taken off.  Steven McCardell is brought on from the bench.  

58' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Ian McCord is going to be taken off.  Jasper MacLaughlin is brought on from the bench.  

58' - Cheltenham kick the ball off for the restart.  

61' - Lee Kelly tries to beat Chris Forsythe using his ball skills, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Milton Keynes.  

74' - Mark McWhinney successfully tackles Steven McCardell and takes possession.  Mark McWhinney uses his pace to beat Max Byrnes.  

78' - Mark McWhinney tries to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman signals its a corner for Cheltenham.  David French gets ready to take the corner.  He curls the ball into the box, finding Noel Toshack.  Noel Toshack gets his head to the ball attempting to beat the keeper...but Oscar McCowen performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

84' - Mark McWhinney spots a run from Noel Toshack.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Noel Toshack is able to control the ball.  Noel Toshack attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...but Oscar McCowen stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Scott McAfee gets to the ball first...Scott McAfee shoots...and its in! It's a great goal from Scott McAfee for Cheltenham!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

85' - Milton Keynes kick the ball off for the restart.  

91' - John Bryce tackles Rory Halloran and the ball goes loose.  Glyn Evans runs with the ball, beating Rory Halloran.  

94' - Glyn Evans spots a run from Lee Kelly.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Lee Kelly is able to control the ball.  Lee Kelly attempts to lift the ball over the advancing keeper...but Jordan McElligott stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Lee Kelly is first to the ball...Lee Kelly looks to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is tipped around the post by Jordan McElligott!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Milton Keynes.  Glyn Evans places the ball to take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box, and manages to find Jake Struthers.  Jake Struthers jumps up to head the ball towards goal...and Jake Struthers scores!  That's an excellent goal from the Milton Keynes player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!



The match has ended Milton Keynes 3 - 1 Cheltenham.