Burton Albion FC vs Cambridge United FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Burton Albion FC vs Cambridge United FC — League One at Pirelli Stadium.
- Burton Albion FC 8 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- Cambridge United FC 8 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Will Finnie
- Assistant 1 Declan O'Shea (England)
- Assistant 2 Daniel Jarvis (England)
5 games this season
🟨 2.0/game
⚽ 12.4 goals/game
🟥 2 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr | Cambridge United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Apr | Birmingham City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Apr | Exeter City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Apr | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Apr | Wrexham AFC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 01 Apr | Leyton Orient FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Apr | Leyton Orient FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Apr | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Apr | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Apr | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Apr | Wrexham AFC | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Burton Albion FC | Cambridge United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #5 |
| 12 | Points | 13 |
| 8 | Played | 8 |
| 3 / 3 / 2 | W / D / L | 3 / 4 / 1 |
| 13 | Scored | 13 |
| 12 | Conceded | 11 |
| +1 | GD | +2 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.63 |
| 38% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
13%
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 7th (12 pts). Cambridge United FC are 5th (13 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Burton Albion FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
5/1
31-45
–/3
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/2
76+
2/6
■ 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)
Burton Albion FC
| Jack Armer | 2 G | 1 A |
| Finn Delap | 2 G | |
| Matthew Dennis | 1 G | |
| Kgaogelo Chauke | 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' Three points are at stake. Burton Albion FC host Cambridge United FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Burton Albion FC and Cambridge United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' Cambridge United FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 1 meetings.
- 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 27' Controversy at the stadium! JJ McKiernan argues furiously but the card stands.
- 32' Cambridge United FC looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Gassan Ahadme scoring 2 goals.
- 33' It’s a booking for Cambridge United FC player. Sullay Kaikai gets a card.
- 33' Ryan Loft has so much to prove this time. He replaces Josh Stokes on 33 minute.
- 38' It is a cagey affair so far. Burton Albion FC in their trying to find a way past Cambridge United FC's compact .
- 43' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 45' That is a card for Cambridge United FC. Ryan Loft will be fuming at that decision.
- 46' Another substitution for Burton Albion FC to replace Owen Dodgson by Anthony Forde on 46 minute.
- 48' A goal from the Iceland international Jon Bodvarsson! He fires home on 48 to make it 1-0!
- 52' Nathan Bishop has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jack Stevens on 52 minute.
- 57' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Cambridge United FC winning 0% of all matches.
- 59' Shayne Lavery has so much to prove this time. He replaces Paul Digby on 59 minute.
- 64' The home supporters are growing impatient. Burton Albion FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 69' Sullay Kaikai has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 7 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 71' Fresh legs for Burton Albion FC! Finn Delap comes on to replace Kyran Lofthouse.
- 76' Both keepers have barely been tested. Burton Albion FC and Cambridge United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 77' Danny Andrew has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kelland Watts on 77 minute.
- 82' JJ McKiernan has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 98 appearances.
- 84' What an equalizer from Elias Kachunga!
- 87' Burton Albion FC make a change. Jon Bodvarsson trudges off to be replaced by Mason Bennett on 87 minutes.
- Burton Albion FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Burton Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 1
-
18
Rumarn Burrell ↓ Fabio Tavares 87'
- 2
-
36
Kyran Lofthouse ↓ Finn Delap 71'
- 17
-
3
Owen Dodgson ↓ Anthony Forde 46'
- 33
-
10
Jon Bodvarsson ↓ Mason Bennett 87'
- 24
- 19
Bench
-
32
Mason Bennett ↑ 87'
-
44
Anthony Forde ↑ 46'
-
23
Fabio Tavares ↑ 87'
- 13
- 7
-
26
Finn Delap ↑ 71'
- 22
Coach
Gary Bowyer
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 11
- 5
-
1
Jack Stevens ↓ Nathan Bishop 52'
- 26
-
4
Paul Digby ↓ Shayne Lavery 59'
- 28
-
6
Kelland Watts ↓ Danny Andrew 77'
- 29
-
22
Josh Stokes ↓ Ryan Loft 33'
-
2
Liam Bennett ↓ Elias Kachunga 46'
Bench
-
10
Elias Kachunga ↑ 46'
-
3
Danny Andrew ↑ 77'
-
13
Nathan Bishop ↑ 52'
-
19
Shayne Lavery ↑ 59'
-
18
Ryan Loft ↑ 33'
- 15
- 38
Coach
Neil Harris
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Smith | 5 |
| Gassan Ahadme | 3 |
| Tom Hamer | 2 |
| Gassan Ahadme | 2 |
| Adedeji Oshilaja | 1 |
| Fejiri Okenabirhie | 1 |
| Jordan Cousins | 1 |
| Jon Bodvarsson | 1 |
Head to Head
Burton Albion FC Form
2025-04-26
Burton Albion FC
2–1
Cambridge United FC
W
2025-04-21
Burton Albion FC
1–2
Birmingham City FC
L
2025-04-18
Exeter City FC
0–0
Burton Albion FC
D
2025-04-12
Burton Albion FC
3–0
Huddersfield Town AFC
W
2025-04-05
Wrexham AFC
3–0
Burton Albion FC
L
2025-04-01
Burton Albion FC
2–1
Leyton Orient FC
W
Cambridge United FC Form
2025-04-26
Burton Albion FC
2–1
Cambridge United FC
L
2025-04-21
Cambridge United FC
1–2
Leyton Orient FC
L
2025-04-18
Huddersfield Town AFC
1–2
Cambridge United FC
W
2025-04-12
Cambridge United FC
0–1
Charlton Athletic FC
L
2025-04-05
Shrewsbury Town FC
0–1
Cambridge United FC
W
2025-04-01
Cambridge United FC
2–2
Wrexham AFC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.59
Burton Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31
Cambridge United FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Burton Albion FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.9
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Burton Albion FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Cambridge United FC
53%
Burton Albion FC or Cambridge United FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
7.8%
0 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
5.8%
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.7%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Burton Albion FC
| Handicap | Burton Albion FC covers | Push | Cambridge United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 20% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.