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Cambridge United FC vs Barnsley FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2024-25
Sat 16 Nov 2024 · 15:00 UTC Abbey Stadium 6,817 HT 45' · FT 45'
Dan N'Lundulu 4' 1–0
1–1 17' Stephen Humphrys

Overview

Match Preview

Cambridge United FC vs Barnsley FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Sebastian Stockbridge (England)
  • Assistant 1 Daniel Bonneywell (England)
  • Assistant 2 Marc Wilson

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Nov Barnsley FC H 1–1 D
09 Nov Peterborough United FC A 1–6 L
02 Nov Woking FC A 1–0 W
26 Oct Burton Albion FC H 1–0 W
22 Oct Stevenage FC A 2–0 W
19 Oct Wigan Athletic FC H 2–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Nov Cambridge United FC A 1–1 D
08 Nov Rotherham United FC H 2–0 W
02 Nov Port Vale FC A 3–1 W
26 Oct Shrewsbury Town FC A 2–0 W
22 Oct Charlton Athletic FC H 2–2 D
19 Oct Blackpool FC A 2–1 W

Season Stats

Cambridge United FC Barnsley FC
#5 Position #18
13 Points 8
8 Played 7
3 / 4 / 1 W / D / L 2 / 2 / 3
13 Scored 7
11 Conceded 12
+2 GD -5
1.63 PPG 1.14
38% Win % 29%

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
14% Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season

Cambridge United FC are 5th (13 pts). Barnsley FC are 18th (8 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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
Barnsley FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
3/3
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cambridge United FC
Ben Knight 3 G
Zak Bradshaw 2 G 1 A
Kelland Watts 2 G
Gassan Ahadme 2 G
Louis Appere 1 G 1 A
Barnsley FC
Cameron McGeehan 3 G
Reyes Cleary 2 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Abbey Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Cambridge United FC and Barnsley FC.
  • 4' Goal! Dan N'Lundulu scores his 7 goal in 326 matches.
  • 8' Barnsley FC ring the changes. Max Watters has done his job and it is now time for Kelechi Nwakali to step up.
  • 13' Jonathan Russell has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 2 goals to his name this season.
  • 16' Poor challenge from Stephen Humphrys. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 17' A stunning finish from Stephen Humphrys — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 17' It’s a booking for Barnsley FC player. Georgie Gent gets a card.
  • 22' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 27' The travelling Barnsley FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 32' Barnsley FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 37' Barnsley FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 42' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 47' Jack Stevens is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Barnsley FC tonight.
  • 49' Brandon Njoku has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 49.
  • 51' Jonathan Russell was booked on 51.
  • 56' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 61' Over 61 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 66' Time for substitution for Cambridge United FC. Brandon Njoku is replaced by Ryan Loft.
  • 71' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Liam Bennett on 71 minutes.
  • 75' The referee shows Cambridge United FC player a card on 75.
  • 78' Shayne Lavery is replacing Dan N'Lundulu for the Cambridge United FC side.
  • 83' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jordan Cousins suffering a number of foals already.
  • 88' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cambridge United FC and Barnsley FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 90' Cambridge United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kelland Watts is hanging James Brophy on the field on 90 minute.
  • 1-1 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.55 Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24 Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for: Cambridge United FC or Barnsley FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Cambridge United FC42% Draw28% Barnsley FC30%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.79
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Cambridge United FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Barnsley FC
58%
Cambridge United FC or Barnsley FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cambridge United FC31% Draw46% Barnsley FC23%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 0
8.6%
0 – 0
8%
2 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
7%
0 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
5.5%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.6%
3 – 0
3.7%
3 – 2
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC

Handicap Cambridge United FC covers Push Barnsley FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 13% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 21% 57%
-0.5 43% — 57%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 16% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.