Saturday , 14 November 2026

Cambridge United FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2022-23
Cambridge United FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Bristol Rovers FC
Sat 7 Jan 2023 · 15:00 UTC Abbey Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 12' James Connolly
Y 13' James Connolly
Y 14' Ryan Loft
Steve Seddon 41' Y
Paul Digby 48' Y
Y 56' Paul Coutts
Jack Lankester 89' Y
Y 90' John Marquis

Overview

Match Preview

Cambridge United FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Huddersfield Town AFC 14 29
2 Stockport County FC 15 29
3 Oxford United FC 13 26
4 Luton Town FC 14 24
5 Sheffield Wednesday FC 14 23
6 Plymouth Argyle FC 15 23
7 Reading FC 15 22
8 Bradford City AFC 13 22
9 Milton Keynes Dons FC 14 21
10 Cambridge United FC 14 21
11 Leicester City FC 13 19
12 Mansfield Town FC 13 19
13 Wycombe Wanderers FC 13 18
14 Leyton Orient FC 13 17
15 Burton Albion FC 15 17
16 Stevenage FC 12 16
17 AFC Wimbledon 14 16
18 Notts County FC 12 14
19 Wigan Athletic FC 15 14
20 Blackpool FC 13 12
21 Doncaster Rovers FC 13 12
22 Peterborough United FC 13 10
23 Barnsley FC 13 9
24 Bromley FC 13 9

Head-to-Head

1
6
Cambridge United FC 7 games · Avg 2.0 goals Bristol Rovers FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-01-07 Cambridge United FC 1–2 Bristol Rovers FC 2022-10-08 Bristol Rovers FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC

Recent Form

Cambridge United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Jan Bristol Rovers FC H 1–2 L
02 Jan Sheffield Wednesday FC A 0–5 L
30 Dec Derby County FC A 0–1 L
26 Dec Shrewsbury Town FC H 2–1 W
10 Dec Plymouth Argyle FC H 0–0 D
03 Dec Forest Green Rovers FC A 1–2 L
Bristol Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Jan Cambridge United FC A 2–1 W
01 Jan Cheltenham Town FC H 2–1 W
29 Dec Exeter City FC H 3–4 L
26 Dec Wycombe Wanderers FC A 1–2 L
17 Dec Charlton Athletic FC A 2–1 W
10 Dec Port Vale FC H 1–0 W

Key Stats

29% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
29% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
7% Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cambridge United FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
2/4
46-60
6/3
61-75
4/5
76+
7/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cambridge United FC
Ben Knight 4 G 2 A
Shayne Lavery 3 G 2 A
Sullay Kaikai 3 G 1 A
Gassan Ahadme 3 G
Zak Bradshaw 2 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Abbey Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' What a moment for Sam Smith! That strike on 5 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 10' 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.
  • 12' James Connolly picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 13' Bristol Rovers FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 14' Bristol Rovers FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 14.
  • 19' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 22' GOAL! Josh Coburn scores on 22.
  • 27' 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.
  • 29' Brilliant from the ! Scott Sinclair makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 29.
  • 34' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Bristol Rovers FC winning 100% of all matches.
  • 39' Cambridge United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bristol Rovers FC backline.
  • 41' It’s a booking for Cambridge United FC player. Steve Seddon gets a Yellow card.
  • 45' Liam Bennett has so much to prove this time. He replaces Steve Seddon on 45 minute.
  • 48' The referee calls foul for Paul Digby. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 53' Bristol Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 56' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Paul Coutts.
  • 61' Cambridge United FC have won 214 goals from 206 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 64' The supporters are chanting for John Marquis. He replaces Ryan Loft on 64 minute.
  • 69' 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.
  • 70' Joe Ironside is replacing Shilow Tracey for the Cambridge United FC side.
  • 75' Lewis Gordon has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 354 appearances.
  • 80' Time for substitution for Bristol Rovers FC. Aaron Collins is replaced by Antony Evans.
  • 85' Sam Finley is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Bristol Rovers FC so far.
  • 89' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jack Lankester.
  • 90' A moment of madness from John Marquis on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Bristol Rovers FC will be frustrated.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Bristol Rovers FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Cambridge United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Bonner

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Joey Barton

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Promise Omochere 2
Josh Coburn 2
Sam Smith 1
Sullay Kaikai 1
Fejiri Okenabirhie 1
Chris Martin 1
Luke Thomas 1
Fabrizio Cavegn 1

Head to Head

2023-01-07 Cambridge United FC 1–2 Bristol Rovers FC 2022-10-08 Bristol Rovers FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC

Cambridge United FC Form

2023-01-07 Cambridge United FC 1–2 Bristol Rovers FC L 2023-01-02 Sheffield Wednesday FC 5–0 Cambridge United FC L 2022-12-30 Derby County FC 1–0 Cambridge United FC L 2022-12-26 Cambridge United FC 2–1 Shrewsbury Town FC W 2022-12-10 Cambridge United FC 0–0 Plymouth Argyle FC D 2022-12-03 Forest Green Rovers FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC L

Bristol Rovers FC Form

2023-01-07 Cambridge United FC 1–2 Bristol Rovers FC W 2023-01-01 Bristol Rovers FC 2–1 Cheltenham Town FC W 2022-12-29 Bristol Rovers FC 3–4 Exeter City FC L 2022-12-26 Wycombe Wanderers FC 2–1 Bristol Rovers FC L 2022-12-17 Charlton Athletic FC 1–2 Bristol Rovers FC W 2022-12-10 Bristol Rovers FC 1–0 Port Vale FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.22 Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39 Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Cambridge United FC or Bristol Rovers FC 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cambridge United FC31% Draw29% Bristol Rovers FC40%
Actual: Bristol Rovers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.61
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 48%
52%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Cambridge United FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
69%
Cambridge United FC or Bristol Rovers FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cambridge United FC24% Draw48% Bristol Rovers FC28%
Actual: Bristol Rovers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 0
9.3%
0 – 1
9.2%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 2
6.9%
2 – 0
5.3%
2 – 2
5.2%
1 – 3
3.9%
0 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
3%

Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC

Handicap Cambridge United FC covers Push Bristol Rovers FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 9% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 18% 69%
-0.5 31% — 69%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 20% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

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