Cambridge United FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cambridge United FC vs Blackpool FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.
- Cambridge United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Charles Breakspear
- Assistant 1 Leigh Crowhurst
- Assistant 2 Jack Forder (England)
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec | Blackpool FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Dec | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 28 Nov | Lincoln City FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 25 Nov | Northampton Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Nov | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec | Cambridge United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Dec | Carlisle United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 28 Nov | Northampton Town FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Nov | Portsmouth FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 18 Nov | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 11 Nov | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Cambridge United FC launch into their encounter with Blackpool FC.
- 5' Blackpool FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 10' Daniel Grimshaw has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' Cambridge United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Blackpool FC backline.
- 17' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jake Beesley on 17.
- 22' Kyle Joseph has been relatively quiet despite scoring 29 goals in his last 380 appearances.
- 25' Against the run of play, Jordan Rhodes has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 32' Elias Kachunga doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 34' Danny Andrew picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 39' Over 39 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 43' Daniel Grimshaw picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 44' Sensational shot from Gassan Ahadme. Cambridge United FC is back in the lead.
- 49' Blackpool FC have won 466 goals from 384 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 54' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cambridge United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 56' That looks like a foul for a card for Paul Digby.
- 61' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 64' It is a substitution in Blackpool FC team. Jake Beesley is replaced by Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel on 64 minute.
- 68' The Cambridge United FC manager makes a substitution. Sullay Kaikai departs to be replaced by George Thomas.
- 70' The referee shows Cambridge United FC player a card on 70.
- 75' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 78' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Oliver Norburn on 78 minutes.
- 79' The referee has no hesitation. Paul Digby is booked for Cambridge United FC — card on 79.
- 83' Poor challenge from Jack Stevens. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 83' It is a substitution in Cambridge United FC team. Danny Andrew is replaced by Zeno Ibsen Rossi on 83 minute.
- 88' Blackpool FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 90' James Brophy picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 90' Brandon Haunstrup has so much to prove this time. He replaces James Brophy on 90 minute.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Blackpool FC.
Lineups
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
14
Sullay Kaikai ↓ George Thomas 68'
-
21
Elias Kachunga ↓ Adam May 83'
- 5
- 24
-
3
Danny Andrew ↓ Zeno Ibsen Rossi 83'
- 1
- 4
- 15
- 23
- 2
Bench
- 10
-
8
George Thomas ↑ 68'
-
19
Adam May ↑ 83'
- 27
-
16
Zeno Ibsen Rossi ↑ 83'
- 25
-
20
Brandon Haunstrup ↑ 90'
Coach
Neil Harris
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 5
- 3
- 2
- 6
- 32
- 11
- 18
-
24
Andy Lyons ↓ Kyle Joseph 64'
- 10
- 22
Bench
- 1
- 8
- 7
- 20
-
9
Kyle Joseph ↑ 64'
- 17
-
4
Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel ↑ 64'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sonny Carey | 2 |
| James Husband | 2 |
| Shayne Lavery | 2 |
| Gassan Ahadme | 1 |
| Kyle Joseph | 1 |
| Dominic Ballard | 1 |
| Danny Andrew | 1 |
| Brandon Njoku | 1 |
Head to Head
Cambridge United FC Form
2023-12-16
Cambridge United FC
2–1
Blackpool FC
W
2023-12-09
Charlton Athletic FC
2–2
Cambridge United FC
D
2023-12-02
Cambridge United FC
4–0
Fleetwood Town FC
W
2023-11-28
Cambridge United FC
0–3
Lincoln City FC
L
2023-11-25
Northampton Town FC
2–1
Cambridge United FC
L
2023-11-11
Peterborough United FC
5–0
Cambridge United FC
L
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.57
Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cambridge United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.76
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
Cambridge United FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Blackpool FC
53%
Cambridge United FC or Blackpool FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cambridge United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 0
9%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.2%
2 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
4.7%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC
| Handicap | Cambridge United FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 21% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 16% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.