Cheltenham Town Holds Bristol City, Beats Swansea in Preseason Friendlies

Cheltenham Town, preparing for their League Two season under manager Michael Flynn, have had a mixed pre-season including a notable 2-1 victory over Championship side Swansea City, who are integrating new signings ahead of their upcoming season. In their recent home friendly, Cheltenham held Bristol City to a 0-0 draw, with Bristol City manager Gerhard Struber using the match primarily as a training exercise ahead of another game against Plymouth Argyle. Bristol City, competing in the Championship, fielded a mixed lineup and created several chances but failed to convert, emphasizing fitness and injury prevention over results. Cheltenham's pre-season also involved a 3-0 loss to Wycombe Wanderers, highlighting the varied challenges they face as they prepare for the new League Two campaign. Both Cheltenham and Swansea have used their friendlies to assess trialists and integrate new players, with Cheltenham also managing player absences due to injuries and loans. These matches form part of the broader preparations for their respective league seasons starting in early August.