Blackpool FC vs Cambridge United FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Cambridge United FC — League One at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Cambridge United FC 8 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Scott Tallis (England)
- Assistant 2 Daniel Robinson (England)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar | Cambridge United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Mar | Barnsley FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 04 Mar | Peterborough United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Mar | Stockport County FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Feb | Crawley Town FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 15 Feb | Mansfield Town FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar | Blackpool FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Mar | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Mar | Stevenage FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Mar | Crawley Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Feb | Stockport County FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Feb | Exeter City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Blackpool FC | Cambridge United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #5 |
| 8 | Points | 13 |
| 7 | Played | 8 |
| 2 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 3 / 4 / 1 |
| 13 | Scored | 13 |
| 13 | Conceded | 11 |
| +0 | GD | +2 |
| 1.14 | PPG | 1.63 |
| 29% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
Cambridge United FC this season
Blackpool FC are 15th (8 pts). Cambridge United FC are 5th (13 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackpool FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
3/1
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cambridge United FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
2/1
46-60
4/–
61-75
3/2
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Blackpool FC
| Josh Bowler | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tom Bloxham | 2 G | 1 A |
| Jerry Yates | 2 G | |
| Finley Munroe | 1 G |
Cambridge United FC
| Ben Knight | 3 G | |
| Kelland Watts | 2 G | |
| Gassan Ahadme | 2 G | |
| Louis Appere | 1 G | 1 A |
| Isaac Heath | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Bloomfield Road will turn into a battlefield for Blackpool FC and Cambridge United FC.
- 3' Dominic Ballard makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Cambridge United FC are in front.
- 8' Blackpool FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 13' The home supporters are growing impatient. Blackpool FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 17' Magnificent from Ashley Fletcher! That is 33 goals in 391 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 22' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 27' Blackpool FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 32' It is a cagey affair so far. Blackpool FC in their trying to find a way past Cambridge United FC's compact .
- 37' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 42' Blackpool FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cambridge United FC backline.
- 47' It’s high time Steve Bruce made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 52' The 28-year-old Hayden Coulson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 54' Sonny Carey adds to his 0 season tally! Blackpool FC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
- 59' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 60' Cambridge United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ben Stevenson is hanging Paul Digby on the field on 60 minute.
- 65' England international Kelland Watts has been a key figure this campaign — 2 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 68' Robert Apter makes way for Sam Silvera at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Blackpool FC.
- 69' The crowd applauds Niall Ennis as he leaves the pitch. Jake Beesley steps in for Blackpool FC.
- 71' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Jake Beesley.
- 76' Blackpool FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cambridge United FC's shape.
- 81' Cambridge United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 82' The whistle greets Jordan Cousins as he departs to be replaced by Emmanuel Longelo.
- 84' That is a card for Cambridge United FC. Josh Stokes will be fuming at that decision.
- 89' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for James Husband. He replaces Sonny Carey on 90 minute.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-1.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
11
Ashley Fletcher ↓ Josh Onomah 69'
- 8
- 7
- 15
-
21
Niall Ennis ↓ Jake Beesley 69'
- 20
-
10
Sonny Carey ↓ James Husband 90'
-
25
Robert Apter ↓ Sam Silvera 68'
- 30
- 24
Bench
-
17
Josh Onomah ↑ 69'
- 1
-
3
James Husband ↑ 90'
-
18
Jake Beesley ↑ 69'
- 12
-
19
Sam Silvera ↑ 68'
- 4
Coach
Steve Bruce
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
10
Elias Kachunga ↓ Sullay Kaikai 69'
-
33
Scott Malone ↓ Dan N'Lundulu 69'
- 5
- 24
- 13
-
4
Paul Digby ↓ Ben Stevenson 60'
- 6
- 29
- 22
- 2
Bench
-
11
Sullay Kaikai ↑ 69'
- 1
-
28
Ben Stevenson ↑ 60'
-
45
Emmanuel Longelo ↑ 82'
- 15
-
9
Dan N'Lundulu ↑ 69'
- 36
Coach
Garry Monk
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Shayne Lavery | 2 |
| Sonny Carey | 2 |
| James Husband | 2 |
| Danny Andrew | 1 |
| Brandon Njoku | 1 |
| Ashley Fletcher | 1 |
| Jordan Rhodes | 1 |
| Dominic Ballard | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Cambridge United FC Form
2025-03-11
Blackpool FC
2–1
Cambridge United FC
L
2025-03-08
Wigan Athletic FC
1–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2025-03-04
Cambridge United FC
0–1
Stevenage FC
L
2025-03-01
Crawley Town FC
0–2
Cambridge United FC
W
2025-02-22
Cambridge United FC
2–0
Stockport County FC
W
2025-02-15
Cambridge United FC
0–1
Exeter City FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.9
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.67
Cambridge United FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 69% + Over 2.5 goals 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Blackpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.57
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Cambridge United FC
52%
Blackpool FC or Cambridge United FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 2
6.8%
3 – 1
5.1%
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 0
4.8%
3 – 2
4.3%
0 – 0
4.2%
0 – 1
4.1%
1 – 3
4%
0 – 2
4%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Cambridge United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 13% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 19% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 16% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.