Saturday , 14 November 2026

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

League One · 2023-24
Sat 28 Oct 2023 · 14:00 UTC Abbey Stadium 6,513 HT 45' · FT 45'
George Thomas 73' 1–0

Overview

Match Preview

Cambridge United FC vs Carlisle United FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Sam Purkiss
  • Assistant 1
  • Assistant 2

Head-to-Head

2
Cambridge United FC 2 games · Avg 2.5 goals Carlisle United FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Oct Carlisle United FC H 1–0 W
24 Oct Portsmouth FC H 0–0 D
21 Oct Cheltenham Town FC A 0–1 L
14 Oct Shrewsbury Town FC H 1–1 D
09 Oct Burton Albion FC A 1–2 L
03 Oct Barnsley FC H 0–4 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Oct Cambridge United FC A 0–1 L
24 Oct Burton Albion FC H 2–1 W
21 Oct Portsmouth FC A 0–1 L
14 Oct Leyton Orient FC H 0–1 L
07 Oct Bolton Wanderers FC A 3–1 W
03 Oct Peterborough United FC H 1–1 D

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% 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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Cambridge United FC and Carlisle United FC has kicked off!
  • 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 15' Cambridge United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
  • 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 25' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 30' Poor challenge from Jack Lankester. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 35' Carlisle United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 37' A moment of madness from Ryan Bennett on 37 minutes earns him a card. Cambridge United FC will be frustrated.
  • 42' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 47' Jack Armer has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 47.
  • 52' 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 Ryan Bennett suffering a number of foals already.
  • 57' 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.
  • 61' Terry Ablade is replacing Daniel Butterworth for the Carlisle United FC side.
  • 66' Cambridge United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Saikou Janneh is hanging Sullay Kaikai on the field on 66 minute.
  • 71' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cambridge United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 73' George Thomas does the damage! The net is bulging and Cambridge United FC surge ahead!
  • 75' Another change for Carlisle United FC made on 75 minute. Joe Garner leaves to be changed by Ryan Edmondson.
  • 79' Another substitution for Cambridge United FC to replace James Brophy by John-Kymani Gordon on 79 minute.
  • 83' It’s a booking for Carlisle United FC player. Jack Armer gets a card.
  • 85' Jack Robinson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Owen Moxon at the 85 minute mark.
  • 90' Carlisle United FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 90.
  • That’s it! Another goalless match for Cambridge United FC and Carlisle United FC (для сухой ничьи).

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.1 Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.78 Carlisle United FC xG
I would bet for: Cambridge United FC or Draw 76% + Under 2.5 goals 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cambridge United FC44% Draw32% Carlisle United FC24%
Actual: Cambridge United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes37% 0% No63%
Avg goals/match: 1.88
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 82%
18%
± 1.5 56%
44%
± 2.5 29%
71%
± 3.5 13%
87%
± 4.5 5%
95%

Double Chance

Cambridge United FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Carlisle United FC
56%
Cambridge United FC or Carlisle United FC
68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cambridge United FC27% Draw56% Carlisle United FC17%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17.8%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14%
0 – 1
10.5%
2 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
7.1%
1 – 2
5%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
3.2%
2 – 2
2.9%
3 – 1
2.6%
1 – 3
1.3%

Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC

Handicap Cambridge United FC covers Push Carlisle United FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 12% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 24% 59%
-0.5 41% — 59%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 16% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
46% ✗
Carlisle United FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓

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