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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Burton Albion FC and Cambridge United FC get this one started.
- 5' 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.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 13' A moment of madness from Thierry Latty-Fairweather on 13 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Burton Albion FC will be frustrated.
- 18' Fresh legs for Burton Albion FC! Ben Radcliffe comes on to replace Thierry Latty-Fairweather.
- 23' The travelling Cambridge United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 28' What composure from Mark Helm! The England international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 33' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 38' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 43' Over 43 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 46' A tactical swap from Cambridge United FC — George Thomas on, James Brophy off on 46 minutes.
- 51' A quiet spell here at Pirelli Stadium. Burton Albion FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 56' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 61' With 0 assists to his name this season, Liam O'Neil is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cambridge United FC.
- 64' Bobby Kamwa is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jonny Smith at the 64 minute mark.
- 69' Dale Taylor has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 71' The whistle greets Harvey Knibbs as he departs to be replaced by Fejiri Okenabirhie.
- 76' It looks surprising Cambridge United FC does not make any changes. Sam Smith has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 77' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Charlie Kirk on 77 minutes.
- 82' 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.
- 85' Another substitution for Burton Albion FC to replace Charlie Kirk by Sam Winnall on 85 minute.
- 86' The supporters are chanting for Liam O'Neil. He replaces Paul Digby on 86 minute.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Michael Morrison is booked for Cambridge United FC — Yellow card on 90.
- Full Time. Burton Albion FC beats Cambridge United FC
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 |
| Fejiri Okenabirhie | 1 |
| Jordan Cousins | 1 |
| Jon Bodvarsson | 1 |
| Williams Kokolo | 1 |
| Dylan Williams | 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
2 / 4
1.42
Burton Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
Cambridge United FC xG
I would bet for:
Burton Albion FC or Cambridge United FC 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Burton Albion FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Burton Albion FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Cambridge United FC
57%
Burton Albion FC or Cambridge United FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Burton Albion FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 0
8.9%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 0
6.8%
2 – 2
5.3%
0 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
4%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Burton Albion FC
| Handicap | Burton Albion FC covers | Push | Cambridge United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 20% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 18% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.