Sunday , 16 August 2026

Accrington Stanley FC vs Cambridge United FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2022-23
Accrington Stanley FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Cambridge United FC
Sat 29 Apr 2023 · 14:00 UTC Wham Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 28' Jack Lankester
Y 45' Paul Digby
Liam Coyle 73' Y
Shaun Whalley 80' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Accrington Stanley FC vs Cambridge United FC — League One at Wham Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Lincoln City FC 46 103
2 Cardiff City FC 46 91
3 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
4 Exeter City FC 46 49
5 Port Vale FC 46 42
6 Rotherham United FC 46 41
7 Northampton Town FC 46 35
8 Huddersfield Town AFC 1 3
9 Stockport County FC 1 3
10 Bradford City AFC 1 3
11 Luton Town FC 1 3
12 Cambridge United FC 1 3
13 Mansfield Town FC 1 3
14 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1 3
15 Bromley FC 1 3
16 Oxford United FC 1 1
17 Milton Keynes Dons FC 1 1
18 Stevenage FC 1 1
19 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1 1
20 Blackpool FC 1 1
21 Burton Albion FC 1 1
22 Leicester City FC 1 1
23 Notts County FC 1 1
24 Reading FC 1 0
25 Wigan Athletic FC 1 0
26 Doncaster Rovers FC 1 0
27 Leyton Orient FC 1 0
28 Barnsley FC 1 0
29 Plymouth Argyle FC 1 0
30 Peterborough United FC 1 0
31 AFC Wimbledon 1 0

Head-to-Head

2
2
Accrington Stanley FC 4 games · Avg 2.3 goals Cambridge United FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-04-29 Accrington Stanley FC 1–2 Cambridge United FC 2022-11-19 Cambridge United FC 0–1 Accrington Stanley FC 2022-02-19 Cambridge United FC 2–0 Accrington Stanley FC 2021-08-14 Accrington Stanley FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC

Recent Form

Accrington Stanley FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Apr Cambridge United FC H 1–2 L
25 Apr Bolton Wanderers FC A 1–0 W
22 Apr Portsmouth FC A 0–1 L
18 Apr Peterborough United FC H 1–2 L
15 Apr Fleetwood Town FC H 2–5 L
10 Apr Sheffield Wednesday FC A 0–3 L
Cambridge United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Apr Accrington Stanley FC A 2–1 W
22 Apr Plymouth Argyle FC A 1–3 L
18 Apr Wycombe Wanderers FC H 1–2 L
15 Apr Peterborough United FC H 2–0 W
10 Apr Bolton Wanderers FC A 1–1 D
07 Apr Fleetwood Town FC H 2–1 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cambridge United FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/2
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Accrington Stanley FC is hosting Cambridge United FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' Cambridge United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 15' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 21' The Accrington Stanley FC bench stirs into life. Seamus Conneely is withdrawn and Liam Coyle gets his opportunity.
  • 26' The home supporters are growing impatient. Accrington Stanley FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 28' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jack Lankester.
  • 33' Michael Morrison has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 38' Douglas Tharme has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 42' GOAL! Harrison Dunk fires home to make it 0-1!
  • 43' Harrison Dunk adds to his 0 season tally! Cambridge United FC lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 45' Paul Digby was booked on 45.
  • 46' A tactical swap from Accrington Stanley FC — Rosaire Longelo on, Sean McConville off on 46 minutes.
  • 51' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mitchell Clark made 153 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 56' England international Joe Ironside has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 61' It looks like no one’s ball. Cambridge United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 62' The supporters are chanting for George Thomas. He replaces Jack Lankester on 62 minute.
  • 65' George Thomas adds to his 0 season tally! Cambridge United FC lead 0-3 — and this changes everything.
  • 70' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 71' The whistle greets Dan Martin as he departs to be replaced by Shaun Whalley.
  • 73' The crowd applauds Harvey Knibbs as he leaves the pitch. Fejiri Okenabirhie steps in for Cambridge United FC.
  • 73' Controversy at the stadium! Liam Coyle argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 78' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 80' That is a Yellow card for Accrington Stanley FC. Shaun Whalley will be fuming at that decision.
  • 83' What a strike from Aaron Pressley! The score is 1-3.
  • 88' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 89' Joe Ironside has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sam Smith on 89 minute.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-2.

Lineups

Accrington Stanley FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John Coleman

Cambridge United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Bonner

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Harry Pell 2
Harrison Dunk 2
Matt Butcher 1
Joe Ironside 1
Wes Hoolahan 1
Sam Smith 1
Harvey Rodgers 1
Aaron Pressley 1

Head to Head

2023-04-29 Accrington Stanley FC 1–2 Cambridge United FC 2022-11-19 Cambridge United FC 0–1 Accrington Stanley FC 2022-02-19 Cambridge United FC 2–0 Accrington Stanley FC 2021-08-14 Accrington Stanley FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC

Accrington Stanley FC Form

2023-04-29 Accrington Stanley FC 1–2 Cambridge United FC L 2023-04-25 Bolton Wanderers FC 0–1 Accrington Stanley FC W 2023-04-22 Portsmouth FC 1–0 Accrington Stanley FC L 2023-04-18 Accrington Stanley FC 1–2 Peterborough United FC L 2023-04-15 Accrington Stanley FC 2–5 Fleetwood Town FC L 2023-04-10 Sheffield Wednesday FC 3–0 Accrington Stanley FC L

Cambridge United FC Form

2023-04-29 Accrington Stanley FC 1–2 Cambridge United FC W 2023-04-22 Plymouth Argyle FC 3–1 Cambridge United FC L 2023-04-18 Cambridge United FC 1–2 Wycombe Wanderers FC L 2023-04-15 Cambridge United FC 2–0 Peterborough United FC W 2023-04-10 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–1 Cambridge United FC D 2023-04-07 Cambridge United FC 2–1 Fleetwood Town FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.32 Accrington Stanley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44 Cambridge United FC xG
I would bet for: Accrington Stanley FC or Cambridge United FC 71% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Accrington Stanley FC33% Draw29% Cambridge United FC38%
Actual: Cambridge United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Accrington Stanley FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Cambridge United FC
67%
Accrington Stanley FC or Cambridge United FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Accrington Stanley FC25% Draw46% Cambridge United FC29%
Actual: Cambridge United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
8.2%
0 – 1
8.1%
2 – 1
7.6%
1 – 0
7.3%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
5.5%
2 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 3
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Accrington Stanley FC

Handicap Accrington Stanley FC covers Push Cambridge United FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 10% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 18% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 20% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Accrington Stanley FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.