Steve Cotterill
11 matches · 07 Nov 2021 – 10 Jan 2026 · usually 3-5-2
1.91points per game
7-0-4won · drawn · lost
-0.9points vs expected
33%came back when trailing (6)
78%held the lead when ahead (9)
| Split | P | W | D | L | PPG | GF | GA | xG | xGA | Scored first | Won when first | Lead mins | Trail mins | Late GF | Late GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 1.91 | 2.18 | 1.45 | 0.60 | 1.11 | 64% | 71% | 41.1 | 18.5 | 0.64 | 0.55 |
| Home | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2.14 | 2.14 | 1.14 | 0.60 | 1.11 | 71% | 80% | 47.0 | 13.7 | 0.57 | 0.29 |
| Away | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1.50 | 2.25 | 2.00 | – | – | 50% | 50% | 30.8 | 26.8 | 0.75 | 1.00 |
10 matches · 04 Dec 2021 – 10 Jan 2026 · usually 3-4-1-2
1.80points per game
6-0-4won · drawn · lost
-0.9points vs expected
20%came back when trailing (5)
75%held the lead when ahead (8)
| Split | P | W | D | L | PPG | GF | GA | xG | xGA | Scored first | Won when first | Lead mins | Trail mins | Late GF | Late GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1.80 | 1.90 | 1.50 | 0.60 | 1.11 | 70% | 71% | 41.6 | 18.3 | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| Home | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2.14 | 2.14 | 1.14 | 0.60 | 1.11 | 71% | 80% | 47.0 | 13.7 | 0.57 | 0.29 |
| Away | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1.00 | 1.33 | 2.33 | – | – | 67% | 50% | 29.0 | 29.0 | 0.67 | 1.33 |
3 matches · 01 Nov 2025 – 10 Jan 2026 · usually 4-1-4-1
2.00points per game
2-0-1won · drawn · lost
-0.9points vs expected
50%came back when trailing (2)
100%held the lead when ahead (2)
| Split | P | W | D | L | PPG | GF | GA | xG | xGA | Scored first | Won when first | Lead mins | Trail mins | Late GF | Late GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2.00 | 2.33 | 1.33 | 0.60 | 1.11 | 33% | 100% | 38.7 | 32.0 | 0.67 | 0.00 |
| Home | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2.00 | 2.33 | 1.33 | 0.60 | 1.11 | 33% | 100% | 38.7 | 32.0 | 0.67 | 0.00 |
Style vs FA Cup peers (5-year window · 11 matches · 117 peers)
| Metric | Coach | vs peers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.91 | +0.97 | |
| xG difference / match | -0.51 | +0.13 | |
| Possession % | 42.9 | -0.53 | |
| Shots / match | 9.7 | +0.61 | |
| Open-play share of xG | 47% | -0.52 | + = open play, − = set pieces |
| Tackles + interceptions | 28.3 | +0.48 | |
| Fouls / match | 9.4 | +0.50 | |
| Cards / match | 1.25 | -0.58 | |
| Came back when trailing | 33% | +0.03 | of matches trailed |
| Held lead when ahead | 78% | +0.19 | of matches led |
| Substitutions / match | 3.90 | +0.86 | |
| First substitution (min) | 55.0 | -0.31 | + = later |
| Changes shape between games | 62% | +0.50 |
- Usual shape
- 3-5-2 (5 shapes used)
- First sub when trailing
- 74.3'
- First sub when leading
- 54.8'
- Makes a change before 60'
- 40% of matches
| Shape | P | Share | W | D | L | PPG | xG diff | Last used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-5-2 usual | 3 | 30% | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2.00 | – | 05 Nov 2022 |
| 4-1-4-1 | 2 | 20% | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.50 | -0.51 | 10 Jan 2026 |
| 4-3-3 | 2 | 20% | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.50 | – | 01 Nov 2025 |
| 3-4-1-2 | 2 | 20% | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 | – | 26 Nov 2022 |
| 3-4-2-1 | 1 | 10% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | – | 07 Jan 2023 |
| Shape | P | Share | W | D | L | PPG | xG diff | Last used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1-4-1 usual | 2 | 22% | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.50 | -0.51 | 10 Jan 2026 |
| 4-3-3 | 2 | 22% | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.50 | – | 01 Nov 2025 |
| 3-4-1-2 | 2 | 22% | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 | – | 26 Nov 2022 |
| 3-5-2 | 2 | 22% | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.50 | – | 05 Nov 2022 |
| 3-4-2-1 | 1 | 11% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | – | 07 Jan 2023 |
| Shape | P | Share | W | D | L | PPG | xG diff | Last used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1-4-1 usual | 2 | 67% | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.50 | -0.51 | 10 Jan 2026 |
| 4-3-3 | 1 | 33% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 | – | 01 Nov 2025 |
3 clubs · match figures cover the last five years
| Club | From | To | P | W-D-L | PPG | vs xPts | First 10 | Predecessor | Bounce |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cheltenham Town current |
Sep 2025 | – (to Jun 2028) | 3 | 2-0-1 | 2.00 | -0.9 | 2.00 | 1.00 | – |
 Forest Green Rovers |
Jan 2024 | Jan 2025 | 2 | 1-0-1 | 1.50 | – | 1.50 | 1.71 | – |
 Shrewsbury Town |
Nov 2020 | Jun 2023 | 6 | 4-0-2 | 2.00 | – | 2.00 | – | – |
| Date | Comp | Opponent | Score | xG | Shape | Subs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan 2026 | UK FA Cup | v LEI | 0–2 L | 0.60 · 1.11 | 4-1-4-1 | 3 (first 70') | |
| 06 Dec 2025 | UK FA Cup | v BUX | 6–2 W | – | 4-1-4-1 | 5 (first 7') | came back |
| 01 Nov 2025 | UK FA Cup | v BDC | 1–0 W | – | 4-3-3 | 3 (first 75') |