Cambridge United FC vs Burton Albion FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cambridge United FC vs Burton Albion FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.
- Cambridge United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Burton Albion FC 46 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Edward Duckworth (England)
- Assistant 1 David Harrison (England)
- Assistant 2 Ryan Head (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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Burton Albion FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 10' Cambridge United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' Lyle Taylor has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 20' It’s high time Martin Paterson made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Steve Seddon made 156 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 35' With 0 assists to his name this season, Danny Andrew is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cambridge United FC.
- 40' Cambridge United FC is showing some good football. However, Cambridge United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 45' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 50' 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 Jack Stevens suffering a number of foals already.
- 55' Cambridge United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 60' Burton Albion FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 65' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Burton Albion FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 70' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 75' Burton Albion FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 75.
- 80' Over 80 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 85' John Brayford, a England , has 20 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 90' It is a cagey affair so far. Cambridge United FC in their trying to find a way past Burton Albion FC's compact .
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 14
- 21
- 5
- 24
- 6
- 3
- 18
- 1
- 4
- 2
Bench
- 17
- 10
- 19
- 16
- 15
- 25
- 34
Coach
Neil Harris
Burton Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 11
- 12
- 2
- 6
- 3
- 1
- 22
- 17
- 4
- 44
Bench
- 8
- 24
- 30
- 21
- 23
- 16
- 20
Coach
Martin Paterson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Smith | 5 |
| Gassan Ahadme | 3 |
| Tom Hamer | 2 |
| Adedeji Oshilaja | 1 |
| Fejiri Okenabirhie | 1 |
| Jordan Cousins | 1 |
| Jon Bodvarsson | 1 |
| Williams Kokolo | 1 |
Head to Head
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
3 / 4
1.23
Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
Burton Albion FC xG
I would bet for:
Cambridge United FC or Burton Albion FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.31
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Cambridge United FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Burton Albion FC
61%
Cambridge United FC or Burton Albion FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
11%
0 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3.2%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC
| Handicap | Cambridge United FC covers | Push | Burton Albion FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 21% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 18% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.