Bristol Rovers have recalled attacking midfielder Isaac Hutchinson from his season-long loan at Cheltenham Town
Isaac Hutchinson celebrates his goal against Accrington Stanley(Image: Nizaam Jones/CTFC)
Isaac Hutchinson’s return to Bristol Rovers from Cheltenham Town has been confirmed.
As revealed by Gloucestershire Live on Monday, the 25-year-old attacking midfielder has been recalled halfway through a season-long loan with the League Two Robins.
Hutchinson arrived at Cheltenham on September 1 after being subjected to abuse from a small minority of Rovers fans, who also targeted his family.
The Memorial Stadium club issued a statement at the time, saying they had a “zero-tolerance policy towards abuse of any kind” and would “work closely with the relevant parties, including the EFL and the police, to identify the individuals involved.”
Hutchinson joined Rovers on a three-year deal from Walsall in summer 2024 and had scored twice this season for his parent club before moving to Whaddon Road.
It took him less than two minutes to open his account for Cheltenham, curling in a superb free-kick from the edge of the box to secure a 1-0 home victory over Accrington Stanley, the club’s first win of the season.
He has contributed another seven goals since then, topping the scoring charts for Steve Cotterill’s rapidly improving team, as well as providing three assists.
Hutchinson has been influential in the club’s run to the third round of the FA Cup. He headed the only goal against League One side Bradford City, then scored twice in a 6-2 second round win over National League North side Buxton.
Cotterill’s side face Leicester City at home on Saturday (12.15pm kick-off) and despite both Cotterill and Hutchinson making it clear it clear the player’s preference was to remain with the Robins for the rest of the season, he will start work back at The Quarters later this week.
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