Adver Sport assess the performances of Swindon Town's players in today's 2-1 defeat at Cheltenham Town.

REICE CHARLES-COOK – 8

Very good debut capped by a wonderful penalty save. Not a flurry of shots to stop but commanded his box well and did not deserve to be on the losing side.

BEN PURKISS – 6

Solid if not spectacular from the full-back and Cheltenham did not threaten down his flank too often.

OLLY LANCASHIRE – 6.5

Mopped up bits of danger nicely but as skipper, perhaps should have been the man to take on responsibility for dealing with the late free-kick that ultimately cost Town.

MATT PRESTON – 8

Strong display at the back and nullified the hosts’ threats and showed he is a weapon in both boxes with his headed goal.

MATT TAYLOR – 6

Not his most comfortable afternoon but his set-pieces were a real danger, one of which led to Town’s goal. Booked.

AMINE LINGANZI – 7

Battled hard in the middle of the park and has a habit of just being able to get something in the way to break up opposition’s play.

JAMES DUNNE – 6

Worked hard in the middle as always but no need for him to jump into the challenge in the box that gave away the penalty.

KELLAN GORDON – 5.5

Did not have the usual spark about him out wide and only saw a limited amount of the ball. Subbed at half-time.

KESHI ANDERSON – 7

Was a willing runner and went looking for the ball but did not link up as well with Norris as we have seen before. Subbed.

KAIYNE WOOLERY – 5.5

Spent a lot of time out wide but had a few loose touches and did not threaten much before being taken off at the break.

LUKE NORRIS – 7.5

Was not afraid to get rough and ready with the home defence, won aerial duels and fashioned a good chance for himself with the score at 1-1 late on.

Substitutes:

JOHN GODDARD – 7

(For Gordon, 46) Seems to just have that extra split second on the ball and helped improve Town’s attacking threat after the break.

DONAL MCDERMOTT – 7

(For Woolery, 46) Like Goddard, gave Town more impetus going forward and was no afraid to take defenders on.

PAUL MULLIN – 6

(For Anderson, 81) All his usual endeavour but no real time to make a meaningful impact.

Subs not used: Will Henry, Chris Robertson, Harry Smith, Kyle Knoyle.