How it finished
Charlton Athletic beat Cheltenham Town 3–1. Bawler's model favoured Cheltenham Town at 40% before kickoff and got it wrong — it gave Charlton Athletic 32%. It forecast 2.5 goals; the match produced 4. Cheltenham Town had 7 shots (2 on target) to Charlton Athletic's 17 (9), with 46% of the ball against 54%. Expected goals finished 0.9 to 1.0.
Published before kickoff and settled afterwards — misses included. Every call is time-stamped to the Bitcoin blockchain before the match so it cannot be edited later.
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Who won Cheltenham Town vs Charlton Athletic?
Charlton Athletic beat Cheltenham Town 3–1. Bawler's model favoured Cheltenham Town at 40% before kickoff and got it wrong — it gave Charlton Athletic 32%. It forecast 2.5 goals; the match produced 4. Cheltenham Town had 7 shots (2 on target) to Charlton Athletic's 17 (9), with 46% of the ball against 54%. Expected goals finished 0.9 to 1.0.
What was the final score in Cheltenham Town vs Charlton Athletic?
Cheltenham Town 1–3 Charlton Athletic, played on 08 Aug 2026 in the ENGLAND: EFL Cup. Bawler's model had gone into it with Cheltenham Town 40%, the draw 28% and Charlton Athletic 32%.
What were the stats in Cheltenham Town vs Charlton Athletic?
Full-time: Possession 46%–54%, Expected goals (xG) 0.9–1.0, Shots 7–17, Shots on target 2–9, Shots inside box 4–12, Big chances 1–2, Corners 2–3, Saves 6–1, Fouls 11–8, Offsides 2–2, Yellow cards 1–0.
Did both teams score in Cheltenham Town vs Charlton Athletic?
Yes — both Cheltenham Town and Charlton Athletic scored, finishing 1–3. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 50% before kickoff.
Was Bawler's prediction for Cheltenham Town vs Charlton Athletic right?
Every call is published before kickoff and graded afterwards, misses included. On this match: Result — we said Cheltenham Town 40%, it finished Charlton Athletic (32% called); Total goals — we said 2.5, it finished 4; Both teams to score — we said 50%, it finished Yes; Model call — we said Cheltenham Town or Draw 68%, it finished Missed; Second call — we said Over 2.5 Goals 52%, it finished Landed.