After a dull opening 45 minutes, Hakeeb Adelakun, Jordan Thomas and Robbie Cundy all struck to help Steve Cotterill’s Robins to a first win in three games.

Crawley remain winless since November 8 and sit just two points above the relegation zone.

The visitors created the best chance of the first half, with Cheltenham goalkeeper Joe Day blocking well with his legs to deny Taylor Richards in the 32nd minute.

Cheltenham changed shape at half-time and it brought about an immediate improvement, with only a fine challenge from Josh Flint keeping out Jake Bickerstaff in the 48th minute.

Adelakun went on from the bench in the 56th minute and he was celebrating his third Cheltenham goal six minutes later.

Luke Young’s corner from the right reached him and after his first effort was blocked, Adelakun made no mistake with his second chance.

Thomas added a second in the 69th minute as he followed up after Isaac Hutchinson’s effort was blocked.

And centre-back Cundy powered in a header from another Young corner in the 76th minute to complete the scoring.