Senior experience for 19-year-old attacking prospect
12:37, 31 Oct 2025
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Tom King of Cheltenham Town is challenged by Taylor Moore of Bristol Rovers (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
Cheltenham Town forward Tom King has joined National League South side Worthing on loan.
The 19-year-old is expected to be in the squad for their home match against Hampton & Richmond Borough on Saturday.
Worthing, managed by Adam Hinshelwood, currently sit ninth in the table.
King has made three EFL Trophy appearances for Cheltenham this season, including a 13-minute run-out from the bench in Tuesday’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur Under-21s, which the Robins went on to win 3-1 on penalties.
He scored his first senior goal in the same competition last season, against West Ham United Under-21s.
The England Under-18 international has also made one League One appearance and four in League Two for his parent club.
Cheltenham turned down an offer from Championship club QPR for King in January.
* Cheltenham Town play League One Bradford City at home in the FA Cup first round on Saturday afternoon (3pm).
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