The Cobblers welcome struggling Cheltenham Town to Sixfields tomorrow as we look to bounce back from the 4-1 defeat at Luton Town on Monday night. We’ll be looking to extend the winning run at home to four victories in a row and keep out of reach of the pack at the foot of the table.
Stuart Gray is without Chris Doig and long term absentee Giles Coke, though both may play a part in the reserve game next week. Ian Henderson is the latest to be added to the injured list after picking up a knee injury at Kenilworth Road on Monday night. Poul Hubertz returns to the starting line-up after his one match suspension and will partner Andy Kirk up front once again.
Steven Gillespie is back in contention for Cheltenham after coming through a reserve team game in midweek while Andy Lindegaard returns after suspension.
THE STORY SO FAR…CHELTENHAM TOWN IN 2007/08…
Cheltenham began the season as many people’s tips for the drop but started with a 1-0 home win over Gillingham at Whaddon Road.
After a 4-1 reverse at Southend in the League cup, they suffered their first league defeat away at Millwall. A home draw with Swindon followed before another away defeat, this time at Carlisle by the single goal.
The first victory on their travels soon followed though as the Robins picked up an impressive 3-2 success at Huddersfield but were then beaten a week later at home to Swansea City. A draw with high flying Tranmere Rovers looked to get the side back on track but two bad away days culminating in defeat at Doncaster and Port Vale kept them in the lower reaches of the table.
Town’s first home game of October ended in a 1-1 draw with Oldham Athletic before they progressed in the JPT away at Swindon.
Last weekend saw a Kris Commons hat-trick condemn Cheltenham to a heavy 3-0 home defeat as Forest continued their fine form and the club now sit in place before the visit to Sixfields.
RECENT MEETINGS…
26/12/06: COBBLERS 2-0 CHELTENHAM
Two goals from Scott McGleish, one a penalty, seal a much needed win for caretaker manager Ian Sampson on Boxing Day last year.
26/09/06: CHETENHAM 0-2 COBBLERS
Andy Kirk and a Scott McGleish penalty are enough for our first win at Whaddon Road.
11/02/06: CHELTENHAM 3-1 COBBLERS
Steve Guinan, Kayode Odejayi and a John Melligan spot kick seal a comfortable win for the home side. Scott McGleish hits an injury time consolation.
24/09/05: COBBLERS 1-2 CHELTENHAM
Two goals from Kayode Odejayi either side of an Ian Taylor strike gives The Robins a win at Sixfields.
16/04/05: CHELTENHAM 1-0 COBBLERS
Damian Spencer scores the only goal of the game for the home side.
07/12/04: COBBLERS 1-1 CHELTENHAM
Scott McGleish gives the Cobblers an early lead but Damian Spencer comes off the bench to level the scores.
FOR THE RECORD…COBBLERS v ROBINS…
GAMES PLAYED: 12
COBBLERS WINS: 4
DRAWS: 2
CHELTENHAM WINS: 6
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