Burton Albion FC vs Cambridge United FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Burton Albion FC vs Cambridge United FC — League One at Pirelli Stadium.
- Burton Albion FC 46 games · 54 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb | Cambridge United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Feb | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Feb | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Jan | Lincoln City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Nov | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Nov | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb | Burton Albion FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Feb | Gillingham FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Feb | Luton Town FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 01 Feb | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Jan | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Nov | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Burton Albion FC launch into their encounter with Cambridge United FC.
- 2' Gassan Ahadme is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 7' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 12' Cambridge United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 17' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 22' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 24' Burton Albion FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 25' A goal from the England international Harvey Knibbs! He fires home on 25 to make it 1-1!
- 30' Sam Hughes has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 35' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 40' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Burton Albion FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 45' Burton Albion FC ring the changes. Cameron Borthwick-Jackson has done his job and it is now time for Williams Kokolo to step up.
- 50' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 55' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 60' England international Charlie Lakin has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 62' Sensational shot from Williams Kokolo. Burton Albion FC is back in the lead.
- 63' The Burton Albion FC manager makes a substitution. Joe Powell departs to be replaced by Charlie Lakin.
- 68' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 72' The England Sam Smith breaks the deadlock on 72 minutes. 2-2!
- 77' It looks surprising Cambridge United FC does not make any changes. Wes Hoolahan has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 78' Time for substitution for Burton Albion FC. Louis Moult is replaced by Christian Saydee.
- 83' The 24-year-old Ciaran Gilligan has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 86' The supporters are chanting for Harry Chapman. He replaces Ciaran Gilligan on 86 minute.
- The points are shared — Burton Albion FC 2-2 Cambridge United FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Burton Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Joe Powell ↓ Charlie Lakin 63'
- 2
-
31
Louis Moult ↓ Christian Saydee 78'
- 16
- 37
- 3
- 24
- 18
- 12
-
25
Ciaran Gilligan ↓ Harry Chapman 86'
- 9
Bench
-
40
Charlie Lakin ↑ 63'
-
10
Harry Chapman ↑ 86'
- 29
- 38
-
22
Williams Kokolo ↑ 45'
-
15
Christian Saydee ↑ 78'
- 1
Coach
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 2
- 14
- 10
- 1
- 11
- 4
- 19
- 24
- 26
- 15
Bench
- 23
- 5
- 8
- 27
- 25
- 28
- –
Coach
Mark Bonner
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Smith | 5 |
| Gassan Ahadme | 3 |
| Tom Hamer | 2 |
| Fejiri Okenabirhie | 1 |
| Jordan Cousins | 1 |
| Jon Bodvarsson | 1 |
| Williams Kokolo | 1 |
| Dylan Williams | 1 |
Head to Head
Burton Albion FC Form
2022-02-12
Burton Albion FC
2–2
Cambridge United FC
D
2022-02-08
Portsmouth FC
2–1
Burton Albion FC
L
2022-02-05
Burton Albion FC
0–2
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
2022-01-29
Lincoln City FC
1–2
Burton Albion FC
W
2021-11-27
Burton Albion FC
2–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2021-11-23
Burton Albion FC
4–0
Accrington Stanley FC
W
Cambridge United FC Form
2022-02-12
Burton Albion FC
2–2
Cambridge United FC
D
2022-02-08
Gillingham FC
1–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2022-02-05
Cambridge United FC
0–3
Luton Town FC
L
2022-02-01
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2022-01-29
Fleetwood Town FC
1–1
Cambridge United FC
D
2021-11-27
Cambridge United FC
1–2
Sunderland AFC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.38
Burton Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
Cambridge United FC xG
I would bet for:
Burton Albion FC or Cambridge United FC 73% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.74
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Burton Albion FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Cambridge United FC
60%
Burton Albion FC or Cambridge United FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
0 – 0
8.4%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
7.9%
1 – 0
7.9%
0 – 1
7.8%
2 – 0
6%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
3.7%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 0
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Burton Albion FC
| Handicap | Burton Albion FC covers | Push | Cambridge United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 19% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.