Exeter City Football Club travel to Whaddon Road on Tuesday for an EFL Trophy group stage match against Cheltenham Town. The game kicks off at 18:00 UTC as the Grecians look to progress in the competition.
Gary Caldwell's side head into the fixture after a 0-0 draw with Tranmere Rovers last Saturday. That result extended their recent run to just one defeat in five matches, a sequence that includes a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur's under-21 side in this same tournament. Defensive solidity has been a feature, with three clean sheets in that period.
Exeter currently sit 20th in the League Two standings with six points from seven games. The EFL Trophy offers a different challenge and a chance to build momentum.
Cheltenham, who play in League One, have had mixed results themselves. Their last outing was a 2-1 home win over Rotherham United in mid-August. The Robins are expected to field a strong side for the group game.
Caldwell is likely to rotate his squad, giving minutes to players who featured against Tranmere like Jayden Bycroft, Ed James and Jack Fitzwater. The manager will want a positive performance to carry into the weekend's league action. The EFL Trophy group stage continues next month.
