Accrington Stanley FC vs Cambridge United FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Accrington Stanley FC vs Cambridge United FC — League One at Wham Stadium.
- Accrington Stanley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Cambridge United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | Cambridge United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Aug | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 May | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 May | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Apr | Portsmouth FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 24 Apr | Sunderland AFC | A | 3–3 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Aug | Oxford United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Nov | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Nov | Guiseley AFC | A | 3–4 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Accrington Stanley FC and Cambridge United FC is underway.
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Accrington Stanley FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' Accrington Stanley FC have won 314 goals from 231 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 14' What a moment for Matt Butcher! That strike on 14 puts his side firmly in control.
- 19' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 20' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Harry Pell on 20 minutes.
- 25' Cambridge United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 30' Brilliant from the ! Harry Pell makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 30.
- 31' GOAL! Harry Pell scores on 31. Assisted by Sean McConville
- 34' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Joe Pritchard.
- 39' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for James Brophy suffering a number of foals already.
- 44' With 0 assists to his name this season, Sean McConville is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cambridge United FC.
- 49' Supporters expect more eagerness from George Williams, as he is very good at scoring at Wham Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 54' Over 54 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 59' Accrington Stanley FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 60' A change in the Cambridge United FC ranks — Harrison Dunk exits the field as Sam Smith enters on 60.
- 61' The supporters are chanting for Sam Smith. He replaces Harrison Dunk on 61 minute.
- 66' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 67' Tommy Leigh is replacing Matt Butcher for the Accrington Stanley FC side.
- 72' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 77' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 79' The deadlock is broken! Joe Ironside gets on the scoresheet on 79 minutes.
- 81' The referee calls foul for Harvey Rodgers. He receives a Yellow card.
- 86' Accrington Stanley FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 90' The Cambridge United FC bench stirs into life. George Williams is withdrawn and Shilow Tracey gets his opportunity.
- Accrington Stanley FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Accrington Stanley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 12
- 5
- 2
- 11
- 8
- 32
- 37
- 9
-
6
Matt Butcher ↓ Tommy Leigh 67'
- 1
Bench
- 21
- 35
- 15
- 14
- 20
- 30
-
18
Tommy Leigh ↑ 67'
Coach
John Coleman
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
2
George Williams ↓ Shilow Tracey 90'
- 14
-
16
Jensen Weir ↓ Adam May 61'
- 1
- 5
- 8
-
11
Harrison Dunk ↓ Sam Smith 60'
- 4
- 9
- 3
Bench
-
10
Sam Smith ↑ 60'
- 27
-
19
Adam May ↑ 61'
- 26
-
18
Shilow Tracey ↑ 90'
- 25
- 28
Coach
Mark Bonner
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Harrison Dunk | 2 |
| Harry Pell | 2 |
| George Thomas | 1 |
| Matt Butcher | 1 |
| Joe Ironside | 1 |
| Wes Hoolahan | 1 |
| Sam Smith | 1 |
| Harvey Rodgers | 1 |
Accrington Stanley FC Form
2021-08-14
Accrington Stanley FC
2–1
Cambridge United FC
W
2021-08-07
Wycombe Wanderers FC
2–1
Accrington Stanley FC
L
2021-05-09
Portsmouth FC
0–1
Accrington Stanley FC
W
2021-05-01
Accrington Stanley FC
1–1
Charlton Athletic FC
D
2021-04-27
Accrington Stanley FC
3–3
Portsmouth FC
D
2021-04-24
Sunderland AFC
3–3
Accrington Stanley FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.81
Accrington Stanley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
Cambridge United FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Accrington Stanley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.06
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Accrington Stanley FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Cambridge United FC
48%
Accrington Stanley FC or Cambridge United FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Accrington Stanley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
7.7%
2 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
5.8%
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 1
5.1%
3 – 0
4.5%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Accrington Stanley FC
| Handicap | Accrington Stanley FC covers | Push | Cambridge United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 21% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Accrington Stanley FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

