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 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 1 games · 1 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 | 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
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 |
Season Stats
| Cambridge United FC | Blackpool FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #20 |
| 3 | Points | 1 |
| 1 | Played | 1 |
| 1 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 1 / 0 |
| 3 | Scored | 1 |
| 2 | Conceded | 1 |
| +1 | GD | +0 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
Cambridge United FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
Cambridge United FC are 12th (3 pts). Blackpool FC are 20th (1 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cambridge United FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/2
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Blackpool FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Abbey Stadium that hosts another battle between Cambridge United FC and Blackpool FC.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 17' That looks like a foul for a card for Jake Beesley.
- 22' Grenada international Oliver Norburn has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 25' Brilliant from the ! Jordan Rhodes makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 25.
- 30' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 32' Elias Kachunga has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 32 minutes.
- 34' Danny Andrew was booked on 34.
- 39' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cambridge United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 43' Blackpool FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 43.
- 44' Gassan Ahadme is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the forward.
- 49' Blackpool FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 54' It is a cagey affair so far. Cambridge United FC in their trying to find a way past Blackpool FC's compact .
- 56' The referee has no hesitation. Paul Digby is booked for Cambridge United FC — card on 56.
- 61' Blackpool FC have won 466 goals from 384 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 64' Jake Beesley makes way for Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Blackpool FC.
- 68' Time for substitution for Cambridge United FC. Sullay Kaikai is replaced by George Thomas.
- 70' The referee has no hesitation. Elias Kachunga is booked for Cambridge United FC — card on 70.
- 75' Jake Beesley has been relatively quiet despite scoring 16 goals in his last 17 appearances.
- 78' Poor challenge from Oliver Norburn. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 79' The referee has no hesitation. Paul Digby is booked for Cambridge United FC — card on 79.
- 83' A moment of madness from Jack Stevens on 83 minutes earns him a card. Cambridge United FC will be frustrated.
- 83' Time for substitution for Cambridge United FC. Danny Andrew is replaced by Zeno Ibsen Rossi.
- 88' 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.
- 90' It’s a booking for Cambridge United FC player. James Brophy gets a card.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Brandon Haunstrup. He replaces James Brophy on 90 minute.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-1.
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
4 / 4
2.24
Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 69% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cambridge United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.64
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
Double Chance
Cambridge United FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Blackpool FC
46%
Cambridge United FC or Blackpool FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cambridge United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.1%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
6.7%
3 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
6.2%
1 – 2
5.6%
1 – 0
5.5%
3 – 0
4.8%
3 – 2
4.6%
0 – 0
3.9%
4 – 1
3.7%
0 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC
| Handicap | Cambridge United FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 17% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 21% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.