Thursday , 2 July 2026

Cambridge United FC vs Cheltenham Town FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2022-23
Cambridge United FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Cheltenham Town FC
Tue 14 Feb 2023 · 19:45 UTC Abbey Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 51' Taylor Perry
Y 60' Sean Long
Y 61' Sean Long
Y 90' Alfie May

Overview

Match Preview

Cambridge United FC vs Cheltenham Town FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.

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

1
4
Cambridge United FC 5 games · Avg 2.4 goals Cheltenham Town FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-02-14 Cambridge United FC 1–2 Cheltenham Town FC 2022-09-13 Cheltenham Town FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC 2022-04-30 Cambridge United FC 2–2 Cheltenham Town FC

Recent Form

Cambridge United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Feb Cheltenham Town FC H 1–2 L
11 Feb Barnsley FC A 0–2 L
04 Feb Ipswich Town FC H 1–1 D
28 Jan Lincoln City FC A 0–0 D
21 Jan Shrewsbury Town FC A 1–5 L
07 Jan Bristol Rovers FC H 1–2 L
Cheltenham Town FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Feb Cambridge United FC A 2–1 W
11 Feb Accrington Stanley FC H 0–0 D
04 Feb Bolton Wanderers FC A 0–1 L
28 Jan Port Vale FC H 0–0 D
21 Jan Plymouth Argyle FC A 2–4 L
14 Jan Derby County FC H 2–3 L

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Cambridge United FC to score. At the same time, Cheltenham Town FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cambridge United FC and Cheltenham Town FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' Cambridge United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cheltenham Town FC's shape.
  • 20' Cheltenham Town FC have won 175 goals from 145 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 25' 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.
  • 30' The travelling Cheltenham Town FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 35' 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.
  • 40' Cambridge United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cheltenham Town FC backline.
  • 45' Taylor Perry has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 50' Cambridge United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 51' The referee calls foul for Taylor Perry. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 56' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 57' Elliott Bonds puts Cheltenham Town FC on the lead.
  • 60' Sean Long has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 60.
  • 61' GOAL! Joe Ironside scores on 61.
  • 61' The referee shows Cheltenham Town FC player a Yellow card on 61.
  • 62' The whistle greets Charlie Brown as he departs to be replaced by Aidan Keena.
  • 67' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ryan Jackson made 7 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 71' Fresh legs for Cheltenham Town FC! James Olayinka comes on to replace Taylor Perry.
  • 76' Dimitar Mitov has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 79' Sensational shot from James Olayinka. Cheltenham Town FC is back in the lead.
  • 80' Jack Lankester makes way for Shilow Tracey at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cambridge United FC.
  • 85' Over 85 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Alfie May on 90 minutes.
  • 90' Another change for Cheltenham Town FC made on 90 minute. Alfie May leaves to be changed by Christian Norton.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Cheltenham Town FC players.

Lineups

Cambridge United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Bonner

Cheltenham Town FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Wade Elliott

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Alfie May 3
Sam Smith 2
Dan Nlundulu 1
Adam May 1
Elliott Bonds 1
James Olayinka 1
Joe Ironside 1
Liam Sercombe 1

Head to Head

2023-02-14 Cambridge United FC 1–2 Cheltenham Town FC 2022-09-13 Cheltenham Town FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC 2022-04-30 Cambridge United FC 2–2 Cheltenham Town FC

Cambridge United FC Form

2023-02-14 Cambridge United FC 1–2 Cheltenham Town FC L 2023-02-11 Barnsley FC 2–0 Cambridge United FC L 2023-02-04 Cambridge United FC 1–1 Ipswich Town FC D 2023-01-28 Lincoln City FC 0–0 Cambridge United FC D 2023-01-21 Shrewsbury Town FC 5–1 Cambridge United FC L 2023-01-07 Cambridge United FC 1–2 Bristol Rovers FC L

Cheltenham Town FC Form

2023-02-14 Cambridge United FC 1–2 Cheltenham Town FC W 2023-02-11 Cheltenham Town FC 0–0 Accrington Stanley FC D 2023-02-04 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–0 Cheltenham Town FC L 2023-01-28 Cheltenham Town FC 0–0 Port Vale FC D 2023-01-21 Plymouth Argyle FC 4–2 Cheltenham Town FC L 2023-01-14 Cheltenham Town FC 2–3 Derby County FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.35 Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41 Cheltenham Town FC xG
I would bet for: Cambridge United FC or Cheltenham Town FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cambridge United FC34% Draw28% Cheltenham Town FC38%
Actual: Cheltenham Town FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Cambridge United FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Cheltenham Town FC
66%
Cambridge United FC or Cheltenham Town FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cambridge United FC26% Draw46% Cheltenham Town FC28%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
0 – 0
8.2%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
8%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 0
7.6%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 3
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC

Handicap Cambridge United FC covers Push Cheltenham Town FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 18% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 63% — 37%
+1 63% 19% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 11% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
Cheltenham Town FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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