Burton Albion FC vs Cambridge United FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Burton Albion FC vs Cambridge United FC — League One at Pirelli Stadium.
- Burton Albion FC 1 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- Cambridge United FC 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May | Cambridge United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Apr | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Apr | Lincoln City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Apr | Derby County FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Apr | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Apr | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May | Burton Albion FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Apr | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Apr | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 18 Apr | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Apr | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Apr | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Burton Albion FC | Cambridge United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #21 | Position | #12 |
| 1 | Points | 3 |
| 1 | Played | 1 |
| 0 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 0 |
| 1 | Scored | 3 |
| 1 | Conceded | 2 |
| +0 | GD | +1 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Burton Albion FC this season
Burton Albion FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
Cambridge United FC this season
Burton Albion FC are 21st (1 pts). Cambridge United FC are 12th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Burton Albion FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cambridge United FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/2
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Cambridge United FC get us underway at Pirelli Stadium.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Thierry Latty-Fairweather, as he is very good at scoring at Pirelli Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Cambridge United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 13' Thierry Latty-Fairweather is having his name booked by the referee on 13.
- 18' A change in the Burton Albion FC ranks — Thierry Latty-Fairweather exits the field as Ben Radcliffe enters on 18.
- 23' England international Deji Oshilaja has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 28' Magnificent from Mark Helm! That is 8 goals in 372 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 33' John Brayford has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 20 cards already picked up this season.
- 38' Over 38 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 43' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 46' The whistle greets James Brophy as he departs to be replaced by George Thomas.
- 51' James Brophy has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 56' Burton Albion FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cambridge United FC's shape.
- 61' Burton Albion FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 64' It is a substitution in Burton Albion FC team. Jonny Smith is replaced by Bobby Kamwa on 64 minute.
- 69' Jonny Smith has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 71' Harvey Knibbs makes way for Fejiri Okenabirhie at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cambridge United FC.
- 76' 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.
- 77' Charlie Kirk picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 82' The energy levels are beginning to show. Dino Maamria might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 85' The supporters are chanting for Sam Winnall. He replaces Charlie Kirk on 85 minute.
- 86' Time for substitution for Cambridge United FC. Paul Digby is replaced by Liam O'Neil.
- 90' Cambridge United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- It finishes all square. Burton Albion FC and Cambridge United FC share the spoils 1-0.
Lineups
Burton Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 7
- 2
-
10
Charlie Kirk ↓ Sam Winnall 85'
- 5
-
11
Jonny Smith ↓ Bobby Kamwa 64'
- 36
- 44
- 24
- 8
- 17
Bench
- 34
-
9
Sam Winnall ↑ 85'
- 21
- 25
-
30
Ben Radcliffe ↑ 18'
-
39
Bobby Kamwa ↑ 64'
- 14
Coach
Dino Maamria
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
James Brophy ↓ George Thomas 46'
- 24
-
14
Jack Lankester ↓ Joe Ironside 46'
- 23
- 21
- 10
- 1
- 11
-
4
Paul Digby ↓ Liam O'Neil 86'
- 26
- 28
Bench
- 3
-
44
George Thomas ↑ 46'
-
20
Fejiri Okenabirhie ↑ 71'
-
8
Liam O'Neil ↑ 86'
-
9
Joe Ironside ↑ 46'
- 15
- 25
Coach
Mark Bonner
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Smith | 5 |
| Gassan Ahadme | 3 |
| Tom Hamer | 2 |
| Jordan Cousins | 1 |
| Jon Bodvarsson | 1 |
| Williams Kokolo | 1 |
| Dylan Williams | 1 |
| Elias Kachunga | 1 |
Head to Head
Burton Albion FC Form
2023-05-03
Burton Albion FC
1–0
Cambridge United FC
W
2023-04-29
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–0
Burton Albion FC
L
2023-04-25
Lincoln City FC
0–1
Burton Albion FC
W
2023-04-22
Derby County FC
1–0
Burton Albion FC
L
2023-04-18
Burton Albion FC
1–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
2023-04-15
Burton Albion FC
3–2
Sheffield Wednesday FC
W
Cambridge United FC Form
2023-05-03
Burton Albion FC
1–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2023-04-29
Accrington Stanley FC
1–2
Cambridge United FC
W
2023-04-22
Plymouth Argyle FC
3–1
Cambridge United FC
L
2023-04-18
Cambridge United FC
1–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2023-04-15
Cambridge United FC
2–0
Peterborough United FC
W
2023-04-10
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–1
Cambridge United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.65
Burton Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.82
Cambridge United FC xG
I would bet for:
Burton Albion FC or Cambridge United FC 76% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Burton Albion FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.47
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
Burton Albion FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Cambridge United FC
60%
Burton Albion FC or Cambridge United FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Burton Albion FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.2%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
7.5%
2 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
5.2%
0 – 1
5.1%
1 – 3
4.9%
0 – 0
4.6%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
4.1%
3 – 1
4.1%
Asian Handicap — Burton Albion FC
| Handicap | Burton Albion FC covers | Push | Cambridge United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 10% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 17% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 19% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✗
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

