Four Leicester City loanees have been in action over the past week
Jake Evans assisted Cheltenham Town’s goal in defeat to Tranmere Rovers
Michael Golding played twice for Shrewsbury Town, scoring in the Jersey Mike’s Trophy
Bobby Amartey featured for Sutton United as they claimed victory in the Enterprise National League
Playing 90 minutes at Prenton Park, the young forward set up Charlie McCann’s opener inside one minute, before the hosts hit back with three first-half goals of their own.
Kirsten Otchere remained on the bench during the defeat, which leaves Steve Cotterill’s side fifth in Sky Bet League Two. Hosting Halifax Town in the FA Cup First Round next, it’s a 3pm kick-off at the EV Charger Points Stadium this Saturday.
Elsewhere, Michael Golding came on as a substitute in Shrewsbury Town’s 2-1 home defeat to Gillingham at Croud Meadow. Introduced with 27 minutes remaining, the visitors found a late winner through Andy Smith to leave the Shrews 15th in League Two.
Earlier in the week, meanwhile, Golding scored his first goal for the club, netting a stunning opener during a 2-1 Jersey Mike’s Trophy triumph, recording their first victory in the competition to climb up to third in Group E.
It’s Emirates FA Cup First Round action for Gavin Cowan’s side this Saturday, travelling to Enterprise National League outfit Eastleigh for a 3pm kick-off at Silverlake Stadium.
In the Sky Bet Championship, Oliver Skipp started Charlton Athletic’s 3-0 reverse at Middlesbrough’s Riverside Stadium. Playing 81 minutes of the contest, it’s a result which leaves the Addicks in 20th.
Next up for Nathan Jones’ side is a meeting with Bolton Wanderers at The Valley tomorrow night (7:45pm kick-off).
In Watford’s matchday squad for the 3-2 defeat to Norwich City, Stephy Mavididi remained on the bench at Carrow Road as Alessio Dionisi’s men lost for the second successive Championship fixture.
Lying 21st in the standings, Lincoln City are the visitors to Vicarage Road tomorrow evening (7:45pm kick-off).
Back to League Two, Logan Briggs was an unused substitute as Northampton Town drew 1-1 with Accrington Stanley at Wham Stadium.
It’s a quick turnaround for the Cobblers, who host Oldham Athletic on Tuesday (7:45pm kick-off) aiming to improve on their 20th place position in the fourth tier.
Over in the National League, Bobby Amartey played 19 minutes of Sutton United’s 3-0 triumph away to Worthing, moving into the top half of the table as a result.
The FA Cup First Round draw pitted Sutton against Guiseley, with the trip to Nethermoor Park coming up this Saturday (3pm kick-off).
Goalkeeper Stevie Bausor, meanwhile, did not feature from the bench as Slough Town lost 2-1 to high-flying Maidstone United in Enterprise National League South.
Walton & Hersham, who are second bottom of the table and four points above the Rebels, provide their next opposition at Arbour Park (3pm kick-off).
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