Cheltenham 28 Stratford 22: Regional Two Midlands West match report as Stratford play 60 minutes one man short

Much-changed Stratford were unable to become the first team to win at Cheltenham in 11 months on Saturday after playing much of the Regional Two Midlands West contest one man short.

From Stratford almost scoring at one end, Cheltenham’s winger made an interception on what would have been the penultimate pass before a likely try to score in the far corner, and ran down the other end to score. The conversion gave the hosts a 7-0 lead.

What appeared a sure try for Stratford captain Tom Stanley was considered held up by the referee, who then awarded a penalty to Cheltenham for backchat.