Cheltenham Town aims to kick off 2026 with a crucial win as they visit Crewe Alexandra in a key League Two fixture. Steve Cotterill’s side, currently 18th in the league, is looking to build on their recent form and move further away from the relegation zone.
The match takes place on New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1, with a 3pm kickoff. This game marks Jon Palmer’s 1000th match covering the Robins, adding extra significance for Cheltenham supporters.
Fans can watch the action live on Sky Sports+ via the dedicated app and red button service. Because this fixture is scheduled outside the traditional Saturday 3pm window, it is televised in line with broadcasting regulations.
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Additionally, all fixtures shown on Sky Sports and Sky Sports+ are accessible on the NOW streaming service and the Sky Sports app. Non-Sky subscribers can still catch every minute by purchasing a NOW Sports Membership, available on a wide range of devices including smart TVs, mobiles, tablets, computers, consoles, and streaming gadgets.
For those unable to attend or watch the match live, GloucestershireLive will provide comprehensive live blogging coverage including pre-match build-up, team news, minute-by-minute updates, post-match reaction, statistics, analysis, interviews, and highlights from the stadium.
Audio commentary packages are also available for fans both in the UK and internationally, ensuring Cheltenham Town supporters can follow the game wherever they are.