Bromley beat Cheltenham to continue unbeaten start

Bromley continued their unbeaten start to the season with a 2-1 win at Cheltenham in League Two.

Andy Woodman’s side took a two-goal lead thanks to Omar Sowunmi’s strike and a penalty from Michael Cheek.

Substitute Josh Martin pulled one back for Cheltenham, scoring their first league goal of the season, but it was not enough to prevent their fourth successive defeat in the competition this term.

Bromley dominated the early stages and deservedly took the lead when Mitch Pinnock’s cross was diverted into the net by Sowunmi from close range in the 14th minute.

Marcus Ifill nearly doubled the advantage, but Cheltenham improved before half-time, with Luke Young’s free-kick hitting a post and Jordan Thomas forcing a flying save from Grant Smith.

Jake Bickerstaff was denied by Smith on the hour mark as Cheltenham pushed for an equaliser.

But Bromley were awarded a penalty after Jacob Mazionis fouled Sowunmi, and Cheek converted from the spot with 18 minutes left.

A minute later, Martin capped his home debut with a fine strike from the edge of the box after Ryan Broom’s cross was cleared to him.

But Cheltenham could not find an equaliser.