Substitute Kyle Joseph's second-half goal helped Cheltenham Town come from behind to defeat 10-man Shrewsbury Town at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium.
Steve Cotterill's Shrewsbury had taken an early lead through Daniel Udoh, but Conor Thomas levelled from the penalty spot after Dan Crowley's shot was handled on the line by Elliott Bennett, who was sent off in the 24th minute.
And Joseph won in the 66th minute, following up from close range after the outstanding Crowley's low shot hit the left upright.
Cotterill was given a warm welcome back by the home fans ahead of kick-off, having led the club to three promotions between 1997 and 2002.
Cheltenham Town (3-5-2): Flinders; Long, Pollock, Freestone (May 58); Blair, Thomas, Crowley (Barkers 90), Sercombe, Hussey; Vassell, Norton (Joseph 58). Subs not used: Evans, Horton, Armitage, Williams.
Shrewsbury Town (3-5-2): Marosi; Pennington, Ebanks-Landell, Nurse; Bennett, Davis, Vela, Leahy, Ogbeta (Pierre 56); Udoh (Cosgrove 78), Bowman (Bloxham 78). Subs not used: Burgoyne, Pyke, Caton, Leshabela.
Referee: Ollie Yates.
Attendance: 3,914 (603 away).
See how the action unfolded in our live blog below
Steve Cotterill's thoughts
"Yeah of course it is (special), I had a long time here, five-and-a-half years as a manager, 20-odd years growing up, going to school up the road and living up the road.
"Today was obviously a big enough day for me, but really it was all about the game once it started.
"And the people would know that, as well, they know that here, that I would want us to do well today."
Joseph
Wins a corner on the right, less than 10 minutes left, 2-1 to Cheltenham against the 10 men of Shrewsbury
Cheltenham lead
GOAL: Cheltenham Town 2 (Joseph 66) Shrewsbury Town 1
Crowley's low shot hits the post and Joseph follows up from close range, fourth of the season for the Swansea City loane
Long Shrewsbury throw
Cheltenham break, Joseph finds Vassell, who miskicks wide of the near post, disappointing end to a promising counter
He is worth the entrance fee alone!
50: Crowley with some magical footwork to move away form two challenges, but his shot is weak
Daniel Udoh
Put Shrewsbury Town in front early on after a strong start from Steve Cotterill's side, but they were reduced to 10 men after Elliott Bennett handled Dan Crowley's shot on the line. Bennett was dismissed and Conor Thomas converted from the spot to make it 1-1.
