Saturday , 14 November 2026

Cambridge United FC vs Burton Albion FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2023-24
Cambridge United FC
0 – 0
Full Time
Burton Albion FC
Sat 27 Jan 2024 · 15:00 UTC Abbey Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Cambridge United FC vs Burton Albion FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Edward Duckworth (England)
  • Assistant 1 David Harrison (England)
  • Assistant 2 Ryan Head (England)
6 games this season 🟨 3.0/game ⚽ 7.3 goals/game

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 Blackpool FC 13 12
20 Doncaster Rovers FC 13 12
21 Wigan Athletic FC 15 12
22 Barnsley FC 13 10
23 Peterborough United FC 13 10
24 Bromley FC 13 9

Head-to-Head

3
3
3
Cambridge United FC 9 games · Avg 2.9 goals Burton Albion FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-01-27 Cambridge United FC 0–0 Burton Albion FC 2023-10-09 Burton Albion FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC 2023-05-03 Burton Albion FC 1–0 Cambridge United FC 2022-08-27 Cambridge United FC 4–3 Burton Albion FC 2022-02-12 Burton Albion FC 2–2 Cambridge United FC

Recent Form

Cambridge United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Jan Burton Albion FC H 0–0 D
20 Jan Exeter City FC A 0–0 D
13 Jan Fleetwood Town FC H 2–1 W
06 Jan Blackburn Rovers FC A 2–5 L
01 Jan Leyton Orient FC H 0–2 L
26 Dec Oxford United FC A 1–2 L
Burton Albion FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Jan Cambridge United FC A 0–0 D
20 Jan Charlton Athletic FC H 2–0 W
15 Jan Derby County FC A 2–3 L
06 Jan Wycombe Wanderers FC H 1–1 D
01 Jan Bolton Wanderers FC A 0–1 L
29 Dec Shrewsbury Town FC H 1–0 W

Season Stats

Cambridge United FC Burton Albion FC
#10 Position #15
21 Points 17
14 Played 15
5 / 6 / 3 W / D / L 4 / 5 / 6
21 Scored 19
21 Conceded 26
+0 GD -7
1.50 PPG 1.13
36% Win % 27%

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
7% Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
14% Clean Sheets
Burton Albion FC this season

Cambridge United FC are 10th (21 pts). Burton Albion FC are 15th (17 pts).

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
Burton Albion FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
6/3
31-45
1/6
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/3
76+
4/7
■ 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
Burton Albion FC
Jack Armer 3 G 1 A
Finn Delap 3 G
Matthew Dennis 1 G
Kgaogelo Chauke 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Abbey Stadium!
  • 5' Burton Albion FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
  • 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Paul Digby, as he is very good at scoring at Abbey Stadium with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
  • 15' Burton Albion FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 20' 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.
  • 25' Jack Stevens has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 30' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 35' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 40' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 45' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cambridge United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 50' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 55' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 60' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cambridge United FC and Burton Albion FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 65' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. James Brophy made 164 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 70' A quiet spell here at Abbey Stadium. Cambridge United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 75' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 80' Liam Bennett is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Cambridge United FC tonight.
  • 85' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 90' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Sam Smith 5
Gassan Ahadme 3
Gassan Ahadme 2
Tom Hamer 2
Liam O'Neil 1
Mark Helm 1
Josh Walker 1
Adedeji Oshilaja 1

Head to Head

2024-01-27 Cambridge United FC 0–0 Burton Albion FC 2023-10-09 Burton Albion FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC 2023-05-03 Burton Albion FC 1–0 Cambridge United FC 2022-08-27 Cambridge United FC 4–3 Burton Albion FC 2022-02-12 Burton Albion FC 2–2 Cambridge United FC

Cambridge United FC Form

2024-01-27 Cambridge United FC 0–0 Burton Albion FC D 2024-01-20 Exeter City FC 0–0 Cambridge United FC D 2024-01-13 Cambridge United FC 2–1 Fleetwood Town FC W 2024-01-06 Blackburn Rovers FC 5–2 Cambridge United FC L 2024-01-01 Cambridge United FC 0–2 Leyton Orient FC L 2023-12-26 Oxford United FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC L

Burton Albion FC Form

2024-01-27 Cambridge United FC 0–0 Burton Albion FC D 2024-01-20 Burton Albion FC 2–0 Charlton Athletic FC W 2024-01-15 Derby County FC 3–2 Burton Albion FC L 2024-01-06 Burton Albion FC 1–1 Wycombe Wanderers FC D 2024-01-01 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–0 Burton Albion FC L 2023-12-29 Burton Albion FC 1–0 Shrewsbury Town FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.65 Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21 Burton Albion FC xG
I would bet for: Cambridge United FC or Burton Albion FC 73% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Cambridge United FC45% Draw27% Burton Albion FC28%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.86
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Cambridge United FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Burton Albion FC
55%
Cambridge United FC or Burton Albion FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cambridge United FC34% Draw45% Burton Albion FC21%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
8.6%
2 – 0
7.7%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 1
6%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
5%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC

Handicap Cambridge United FC covers Push Burton Albion FC covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 14% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 21% 54%
-0.5 46% — 54%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 15% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✗
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✗

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