Cambridge United FC vs Carlisle United FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cambridge United FC vs Carlisle United FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.
- Cambridge United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Carlisle United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Sam Purkiss
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Abbey Stadium that hosts another battle between Cambridge United FC and Carlisle United FC.
- 5' 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.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Carlisle United FC that had 57 games and scored 53 goals.
- 15' Carlisle United FC is showing some good football. However, Carlisle 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.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' 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.
- 30' That looks like a foul for a card for Jack Lankester.
- 35' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 37' Cambridge United FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 42' It’s high time Mark Bonner made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 47' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jack Armer on 47.
- 52' Cambridge United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 57' Carlisle United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 57.
- 61' The Carlisle United FC manager makes a substitution. Daniel Butterworth departs to be replaced by Terry Ablade.
- 66' Saikou Janneh is replacing Sullay Kaikai for the Cambridge United FC side.
- 71' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 73' Cambridge United FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by George Thomas on 73.
- 75' Another change for Carlisle United FC made on 75 minute. Joe Garner leaves to be changed by Ryan Edmondson.
- 79' John-Kymani Gordon is replacing James Brophy for the Cambridge United FC side.
- 83' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jack Armer on 83.
- 85' The whistle greets Owen Moxon as he departs to be replaced by Jack Robinson.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a card for Alfie McCalmont.
- With this win, Cambridge United FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
14
Sullay Kaikai ↓ Saikou Janneh 66'
- 10
- 5
- 24
- 6
- 3
- 1
- 4
- 23
- 2
Bench
-
17
Saikou Janneh ↑ 66'
- 8
- 9
- 19
-
27
John-Kymani Gordon ↑ 79'
- 16
- 20
Coach
Mark Bonner
Carlisle United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 26
-
24
Sean Maguire ↓ Alfie McCalmont 61'
- 1
- 8
- 11
-
14
Joe Garner ↓ Ryan Edmondson 75'
- 5
- 3
-
4
Owen Moxon ↓ Jack Robinson 85'
-
7
Jordan Gibson ↓ Luke Plange 75'
Bench
-
9
Ryan Edmondson ↑ 75'
- 17
-
10
Alfie McCalmont ↑ 61'
- 25
-
19
Jack Robinson ↑ 85'
-
27
Luke Plange ↑ 75'
-
12
Terry Ablade ↑ 61'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| George Thomas | 1 |
| Sullay Kaikai | 1 |
| Elias Kachunga | 1 |
| Ryan Bennett | 1 |
Cambridge United FC Form
2023-10-28
Cambridge United FC
1–0
Carlisle United FC
W
2023-10-24
Cambridge United FC
0–0
Portsmouth FC
D
2023-10-21
Cheltenham Town FC
1–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2023-10-14
Cambridge United FC
1–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
2023-10-09
Burton Albion FC
2–1
Cambridge United FC
L
2023-10-03
Cambridge United FC
0–4
Barnsley FC
L
Carlisle United FC Form
2023-10-28
Cambridge United FC
1–0
Carlisle United FC
L
2023-10-24
Carlisle United FC
2–1
Burton Albion FC
W
2023-10-21
Portsmouth FC
1–0
Carlisle United FC
L
2023-10-14
Carlisle United FC
0–1
Leyton Orient FC
L
2023-10-07
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–3
Carlisle United FC
W
2023-10-03
Carlisle United FC
1–1
Peterborough United FC
D
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
✓ CorrectActual: Cambridge United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.