Blackburn Rovers FC vs Cambridge United FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 3
Overview
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Blackburn Rovers FC vs Cambridge United FC — FA Cup at Ewood Park.
- Blackburn Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Cambridge United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
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
Blackburn Rovers FC this season
Blackburn Rovers FC this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
Cambridge United FC this season
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cambridge United FC
| Kylian Kouassi | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Ewood Park as Blackburn Rovers FC face off against Cambridge United FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' England international Hayden Carter has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 6' A goal from the England international Jack Lankester! He fires home on 6 to make it 0-1!
- 11' 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 Jordan Cousins suffering a number of foals already.
- 16' Cambridge United 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.
- 21' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 23' What a strike from Samuel Szmodics! The score is 1-1.
- 26' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Sullay Kaikai makes it 1-2.
- 31' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 36' It looks like no one’s ball. Blackburn Rovers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 37' Against the run of play, Samuel Szmodics has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 42' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 42 minutes.
- 46' The crowd applauds Semir Telalovic as he leaves the pitch. Harry Leonard steps in for Blackburn Rovers FC.
- 48' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Samuel Szmodics makes it 3-2.
- 53' Ryan Bennett was booked on 53.
- 58' The crowd applauds Jake Garrett as he leaves the pitch. Sondre Tronstad steps in for Blackburn Rovers FC.
- 63' It is a cagey affair so far. Blackburn Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Cambridge United FC's compact .
- 66' What a moment for Arnor Sigurdsson! That strike on 66 puts his side firmly in control.
- 69' It is a substitution in Cambridge United FC team. Adam May is replaced by John-Kymani Gordon on 69 minute.
- 74' It looks surprising Blackburn Rovers FC does not make any changes. Andrew Moran has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 77' Time for substitution for Blackburn Rovers FC. Adam Wharton is replaced by Yasin Ayari.
- 78' Saikou Janneh is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jack Lankester at the 78 minute mark.
- 81' Assisted by Harry Pickering with the perfectly-timed delivery and Harry Leonard makes no mistake. 5-2!
- 86' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jon Dahl Tomasson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 87' Time for substitution for Cambridge United FC. Sullay Kaikai is replaced by Michael Morrison.
- 90' Another substitution for Blackburn Rovers FC to replace Callum Brittain by Patrick Gamble on 90 minute.
- Cambridge United FC will have plenty to reflect on. Blackburn Rovers FC were simply the better side today.
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 |
| Jack Lankester | 1 |
| Arnor Sigurdsson | 1 |
| Harry Leonard | 1 |
| Sullay Kaikai | 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.