Cheltenham Town FC vs Manchester City FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 4
Overview
Match Preview
Cheltenham Town FC vs Manchester City FC — FA Cup at Jonny-Rocks Stadium.
- Cheltenham Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Manchester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Andy Madley
- Referee Stuart Attwell
- Referee Constantine Hatzidakis
- Referee Ian Hussin
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan | Manchester City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 10 Jan | Mansfield Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Nov | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Nov | South Shields FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Dec | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Nov | Ebbsfleet United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Jan | Aston Villa FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Jan | Crystal Palace FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 13 Jan | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Jan | Birmingham City FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Jan | Chelsea FC | A | 3–1 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Cheltenham Town FC this season
Cheltenham Town FC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Manchester City FC this season
Manchester City FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Manchester City FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
1/–
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cheltenham Town FC
| Isaac Hutchinson | 3 G | 1 A |
| Jordan Thomas | 2 G | 1 A |
Manchester City FC
| Antoine Semenyo | 3 G | 2 A |
| Erling Haaland | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Cheltenham Town FC is hosting Manchester City FC for another epic battle.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cheltenham Town FC and Manchester City FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' Manchester City FC is showing some good football. However, Manchester City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 20' Cheltenham Town FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Manchester City FC backline.
- 24' Poor challenge from William Boyle. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 29' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Riyad Mahrez made 436 appearances and scored 80 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 34' The energy levels are beginning to show. Michael Duff might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 39' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 44' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 48' That is a Yellow card for Cheltenham Town FC. Charlie Raglan will be fuming at that decision.
- 53' Cheltenham Town FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Manchester City FC's shape.
- 58' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 59' A stunning finish from Alfie May — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 60' Aymeric Laporte has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 60.
- 65' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cheltenham Town FC and Manchester City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 68' A change in the Manchester City FC ranks — Thomas Doyle exits the field as Ilkay Gundogan enters on 68.
- 69' Cheltenham Town FC make a change. George Lloyd trudges off to be replaced by Sean Long on 69 minutes.
- 74' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ruben Dias is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Manchester City FC.
- 77' It is a substitution in Manchester City FC team. Benjamin Mendy is replaced by Joao Cancelo on 77 minute.
- 81' Phil Foden adds to his 3 season tally! Manchester City FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 81' Finn Azaz makes way for Andrew Williams at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cheltenham Town FC.
- 84' Controversy at the stadium! Ben Tozer argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 84' GOAL! Gabriel Jesus scores on 84. Assisted by Fernandinho
- 85' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ben Tozer on 85 minutes.
- 86' The referee calls foul for Ben Tozer. He receives a Yellow card.
- 89' Alex Addai is ready to make an impact after coming on for Christopher Clements at the 89 minute mark.
- 1-3 the final result. Cheltenham Town FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Cheltenham Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 10
- 5
- 17
- 15
-
19
George Lloyd ↓ Sean Long 69'
- 8
- 4
- 7
-
18
Finn Azaz ↓ Andrew Williams 81'
- 20
Bench
- 22
-
14
Andrew Williams ↑ 81'
- 1
-
2
Sean Long ↑ 69'
-
16
Alex Addai ↑ 89'
- 6
- 30
Coach
Michael Duff
Manchester City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 9
-
22
Benjamin Mendy ↓ Joao Cancelo 77'
- 14
- 47
- 26
- 21
- 13
- 50
- 78
-
69
Thomas Doyle ↓ Ilkay Gundogan 68'
Bench
-
8
Ilkay Gundogan ↑ 68'
- 31
- 20
- 7
- 11
- 82
- 16
-
27
Joao Cancelo ↑ 77'
-
3
Ruben Dias ↑ 68'
Coach
Pep Guardiola
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ferran Torres | 1 |
| Alfie May | 1 |
| Gabriel Jesus | 1 |
| Phil Foden | 1 |
Head to Head
Cheltenham Town FC Form
2021-01-23
Cheltenham Town FC
1–3
Manchester City FC
L
2021-01-10
Cheltenham Town FC
2–1
Mansfield Town FC
W
2020-11-28
Cheltenham Town FC
2–1
Crewe Alexandra FC
W
2020-11-07
Cheltenham Town FC
3–1
South Shields FC
W
2018-12-01
Accrington Stanley FC
3–1
Cheltenham Town FC
L
2018-11-20
Cheltenham Town FC
2–0
Ebbsfleet United FC
W
Manchester City FC Form
2021-01-23
Cheltenham Town FC
1–3
Manchester City FC
W
2021-01-20
Manchester City FC
2–0
Aston Villa FC
W
2021-01-17
Manchester City FC
4–0
Crystal Palace FC
W
2021-01-13
Manchester City FC
1–0
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
W
2021-01-10
Manchester City FC
3–0
Birmingham City FC
W
2021-01-03
Chelsea FC
1–3
Manchester City FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.31
Cheltenham Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.83
Manchester City FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.14
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Cheltenham Town FC or Draw
54%
Draw or Manchester City FC
72%
Cheltenham Town FC or Manchester City FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 2
7.2%
0 – 1
7.2%
2 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 0
5.9%
1 – 3
Actual
1 – 0
4.9%
0 – 3
4.3%
2 – 3
3.7%
2 – 0
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Cheltenham Town FC
| Handicap | Cheltenham Town FC covers | Push | Manchester City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 15% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 21% | 27% |
| +1.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +2 | 73% | 15% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
Cheltenham Town FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Manchester City FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.