Blackburn Rovers FC vs Cambridge United FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 3
Overview
Match Preview
Blackburn Rovers FC vs Cambridge United FC — FA Cup at Ewood Park.
- Blackburn Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Cambridge United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jan | Cambridge United FC | H | 5–2 | W |
| 01 Jan | Rotherham United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Dec | Hull City AFC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 26 Dec | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 23 Dec | Watford FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Dec | Southampton FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jan | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 2–5 | L |
| 01 Jan | Leyton Orient FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Oxford United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | Exeter City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Dec | Blackpool FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Dec | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
Cambridge United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Blackburn Rovers FC launch into their encounter with Cambridge United FC.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Blackburn Rovers FC and Cambridge United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 6' What a strike from Jack Lankester! The score is 0-1.
- 11' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jordan Cousins made 390 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 16' Rory Finneran needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 21' 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.
- 23' Samuel Szmodics is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 3 goals this season for the midfielder.
- 26' Sullay Kaikai puts Cambridge United FC on the lead.
- 31' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Blackburn Rovers FC and Cambridge United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 36' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jon Dahl Tomasson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 37' Assisted by Arnor Sigurdsson with the perfectly-timed delivery and Samuel Szmodics makes no mistake. 2-2!
- 42' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 46' The Blackburn Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Semir Telalovic is withdrawn and Harry Leonard gets his opportunity.
- 48' The Ireland midfielder Samuel Szmodics breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 3-2!
- 53' Poor challenge from Ryan Bennett. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 58' Another change for Blackburn Rovers FC made on 58 minute. Jake Garrett leaves to be changed by Sondre Tronstad.
- 63' Cambridge United FC have won 213 goals from 203 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 66' Magnificent from Arnor Sigurdsson! That is 21 goals in 405 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 69' The whistle greets Adam May as he departs to be replaced by John-Kymani Gordon.
- 74' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 77' The crowd applauds Adam Wharton as he leaves the pitch. Yasin Ayari steps in for Blackburn Rovers FC.
- 78' Saikou Janneh is replacing Jack Lankester for the Cambridge United FC side.
- 81' Brilliant from the ! Harry Leonard makes it 5-2 with a superb finish on 81.
- 86' Blackburn Rovers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 87' Michael Morrison is replacing Sullay Kaikai for the Cambridge United FC side.
- 90' Another change for Blackburn Rovers FC made on 90 minute. Callum Brittain leaves to be changed by Patrick Gamble.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Blackburn Rovers FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
-
8
Samuel Szmodics ↓ Rory Finneran 90'
- 5
- 3
- 7
- 17
-
30
Jake Garrett ↓ Sondre Tronstad 58'
- 24
-
33
Semir Telalovic ↓ Harry Leonard 46'
-
23
Adam Wharton ↓ Yasin Ayari 77'
- 12
Bench
- 4
- 14
-
6
Sondre Tronstad ↑ 58'
-
–
Yasin Ayari ↑ 77'
- 34
- 18
-
20
Harry Leonard ↑ 46'
-
15
Patrick Gamble ↑ 90'
-
–
Rory Finneran ↑ 90'
Coach
Jon Dahl Tomasson
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 14
-
10
Jack Lankester ↓ Saikou Janneh 78'
- 24
- 6
- 3
- 1
- 4
-
19
Adam May ↓ John-Kymani Gordon 69'
- 15
- 2
Bench
-
17
Saikou Janneh ↑ 78'
-
5
Michael Morrison ↑ 87'
-
27
John-Kymani Gordon ↑ 69'
- 16
- 25
- 13
- –
Coach
Neil Harris
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Samuel Szmodics | 3 |
| Arnor Sigurdsson | 1 |
| Harry Leonard | 1 |
| Sullay Kaikai | 1 |
| Jack Lankester | 1 |
Blackburn Rovers FC Form
2024-01-06
Blackburn Rovers FC
5–2
Cambridge United FC
W
2024-01-01
Blackburn Rovers FC
2–2
Rotherham United FC
D
2023-12-29
Hull City AFC
3–2
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
2023-12-26
Huddersfield Town AFC
3–0
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
2023-12-23
Blackburn Rovers FC
1–2
Watford FC
L
2023-12-16
Southampton FC
4–0
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
Cambridge United FC Form
2024-01-06
Blackburn Rovers FC
5–2
Cambridge United FC
L
2024-01-01
Cambridge United FC
0–2
Leyton Orient FC
L
2023-12-26
Oxford United FC
2–1
Cambridge United FC
L
2023-12-22
Cambridge United FC
2–0
Exeter City FC
W
2023-12-16
Cambridge United FC
2–1
Blackpool FC
W
2023-12-09
Charlton Athletic FC
2–2
Cambridge United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.67
Blackburn Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.51
Cambridge United FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 77% + Both teams to score 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Blackburn Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.18
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 2.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 3.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 4.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
Double Chance
Blackburn Rovers FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Cambridge United FC
42%
Blackburn Rovers FC or Cambridge United FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Blackburn Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–2 not predicted5 – 2Actual
2 – 1
8.1%
3 – 1
7%
1 – 1
6.9%
2 – 2
6%
2 – 0
5.6%
3 – 2
5.3%
3 – 0
4.8%
4 – 1
4.7%
1 – 2
4.6%
1 – 0
3.8%
4 – 2
3.6%
4 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Blackburn Rovers FC
| Handicap | Blackburn Rovers FC covers | Push | Cambridge United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -2 | 24% | 17% | 59% |
| -1.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| -1 | 41% | 20% | 39% |
| -0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 11% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.