The 18-year-old also had a successful loan spell at Vanarama National League South side Gloucester City earlier in the year.

The ex-Oxford United youngster, who hails from Banbury, has been selected as a substitute for the Robins' senior squad for their Checkatrade Trophy fixture against Forest Green Rovers in 2018 aged just 16.

Having joined Cheltenham the previous January after six and a half years with the U's, Lapworth has shown his capabilities and natural shot-stopping talent.