Stevenage lost 1-0 and fell to a third defeat in a row against a Cheltenham side poised for promotion.

Alex Revell's side banged on the door all game but ultimately were unable to break down a resolute Robins side who look destined for League One.

Boro travel to top of the league and fierce rivals Cambridge on Saturday and will be looking to spoil the party.

See how Hitchin Nub News rated each player performance on Tuesday evening

Stevenage:

Jamie Cumming: 6 - Solid hands, vocal throughout, confident in his kicking which is good to see after frustrating with the ball at his feet, very alert to danger

Romaeo Hutton: 6 - Looked to get forward, unlucky with some balls into the box but relatively ineffective

Terrence Vancooten: 6.5 - Maybe caught napping a bit for the goal, however a typical Vancooten performance

Luke Prosser: 6 - Sublime defending at times, some great balls into the channels and into the strikers

Joe Martin: 5 - Not troubled much in the first half before being swapped to allow for a move offensive approach in the second

Jack Smith: 6.5 - Another brilliant performance, looked to create and play balls in behind

Chris Lines: 5.5 - Unlucky with some balls forward into the strikers, an industrious performance

Tom Pett: 6 - Tried to take the game by the scruff of its neck, some good touches and turns

Ben Coker: 5.5 - Tried to make headway down his wing albeit with no reward, dropped back to left back at half time

Luke Norris: 6 - Good hold up play, tried to provide an outlet all game but ultimately failed to make an impact

Elliot List: 5.5 - A usually energetic performance with no end reward

Substitutions:

Jack Aitchinson: 6

Elliot Osborne: 5

Cheltenham:

Griffiths: 6 - Some brilliant kicks from his hands which allowed for quick counter attacks, good handling

Raglan: 6 - Dealt well with the threat of Pett and Norris, some good recovery challenges

Tozer: 6.5 - Solid defending throughout, long throws caused havoc, marshalled the backline well

Long: 6 - Strong throughout, rarely troubled

Blair: 6.5 - Up and down the line all game, kept Aitchinson and Coker quiet

Azaz: 6 - Kept Pett and Lines relatively quiet, looked to get the ball forward at every opportunity

Thomas: 6.5 - Did the basics right, commanded his midfield

Sercombe: 6.5 - Put his experience to good use, bustled well in the centre of midfield

Hussey: 6 - Positive play and wanted to create chances

Smith: 6.5 - Energetic and wanted to get on the ball

Lloyd: 6.5 - Great finish for the goal, unlucky with a few other chances

Substitutions:

May: 5.5

Champman: 5

Williams: 5