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Cheltenham Town vs Crewe Alexandra. Sky Bet League Two.

Whaddon Road GroundAttendance3,537.

Cheltenham Town 3

  • W Thomas (22nd minute, 42nd minute)
  • J Goulding (62nd minute)

Crewe Alexandra 2

  • P Ada (4th minute)
  • C Zola (49th minute)

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Image: Thomas: Set to return

Cheltenham welcome Wesley Thomas back into their squad for the home clash against Crewe.

Thomas back for Robins, Crewe still without duo

Cheltenham welcome Wesley Thomas back into their squad for the home clash against Crewe. The striker scored the Robins' opener in last weekend's 1-1 draw at Gillingham but, having taken a knock in the game, was rested for Tuesday's narrow Carling Cup defeat at Brentford. He is now back to full fitness and ready to start against the Alex as Mark Yates' side look to get their first win. Theo Lewis remains out with glandular fever, although he is progressing much better than first predicted with a return to light training and hopefully a place back within the Town squad for full training within a week or two. On-loan striker Shaun Jeffers has been called into England's Under-19 squad for their clash against Slovakia on Thursday September 2.

Crewe news

Crewe will again be without Carl Martin and Steve Phillips for the trip to Whaddon Road. Defender Martin (shin) is yet to feature this season and will not travel, while Phillips continues to step up his recovery from a double shoulder operation over the summer. Rhys Taylor will again start in goal. Striker AJ Leitch-Smith is also a slight doubt having taken a knock to his ankle, but he should be okay. Otherwise, manager Dario Gradi has a fully-fit squad as the Alex look to build on their 1-0 Carling Cup triumph over Championship side Derby in midweek and get some first league points of the season on the board. Youngsters Harry Davis and Kelvin Mellor have both joined Stafford Rangers on initial one-month deals and will therefore not be available.

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