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

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League One · 2023-24

Cambridge United FC

0 – 1

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Cheltenham Town FC

Sat 10 Feb 2024 · 15:00 UTC Abbey Stadium 7,047 HT 45' · FT 45'

0–1 65' Matty Taylor

Ryan Bennett 36' Y

Y 54' Matty Taylor

Y 70' Tom Pett

Y 80' Joe Nuttall

Jordan Cousins 88' Y

George Thomas 90' Y

Overview

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

Cambridge United FC 14 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
Cheltenham Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Ben Atkinson (England)
Assistant 1 Hugh Gilroy (England)
Assistant 2 Gareth Viccars

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	Wigan Athletic FC	15	14
20	Blackpool FC	13	12
21	Doncaster Rovers FC	13	12
22	Peterborough United FC	13	10
23	Barnsley FC	13	9
24	Bromley FC	13	9

Head-to-Head

Cambridge United FC 5 games · Avg 2.4 goals Cheltenham Town FC

Last 5 meetings

2024-02-10 Cambridge United FC 0–1 Cheltenham Town FC 2023-10-21 Cheltenham Town FC 1–0 Cambridge United FC 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

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
10 Feb	Cheltenham Town FC	H	0–1	L
03 Feb	Shrewsbury Town FC	A	2–1	W
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

Cheltenham Town FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
10 Feb	Cambridge United FC	A	1–0	W
03 Feb	Wycombe Wanderers FC	H	1–3	L
27 Jan	Derby County FC	A	1–2	L
23 Jan	Bolton Wanderers FC	A	0–1	L
06 Jan	Portsmouth FC	H	2–1	W
01 Jan	Northampton Town FC	A	0–1	L

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)

60% 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' Cambridge United FC have kicked off against Cheltenham Town FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Sullay Kaikai, as he is very good at scoring at Abbey Stadium with 4 goals in the last 4 games.
10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
15' It is a cagey affair so far. Cambridge United FC in their trying to find a way past Cheltenham Town FC's compact .
20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cambridge United FC and Cheltenham Town FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
25' Cheltenham Town FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Darrell Clarke will be considering his options from the bench.
35' It’s high time Darrell Clarke made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
36' Ryan Bennett has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 36.
41' England international Josh Harrop has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
46' Cambridge United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cheltenham Town FC's shape.
51' Paul Digby has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
54' The referee calls foul for Matty Taylor. He receives a card.
59' The energy levels are beginning to show. Darrell Clarke might look to freshen things up shortly.
64' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Elliot Bonds made 145 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
65' Magnificent from Matty Taylor! That is 7 goals in 58 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
70' Tom Pett is having his name booked by the referee on 70.
70' Cambridge United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Macauley Bonne is hanging Paul Digby on the field on 70 minute.
71' The Cambridge United FC bench stirs into life. Jack Lankester is withdrawn and James Brophy gets his opportunity.
73' Elliot Bonds is ready to make an impact after coming on for Andy Smith at the 73 minute mark.
78' Another change for Cheltenham Town FC made on 78 minute. Matty Taylor leaves to be changed by Joe Nuttall.
80' It’s a booking for Cheltenham Town FC player. Joe Nuttall gets a card.
85' 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.
88' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Jordan Cousins.
90' Controversy at the stadium! George Thomas argues furiously but the card stands.
90' Cheltenham Town FC make a change. Liam Sercombe trudges off to be replaced by Josh Harrop on 90 minutes.
Cheltenham Town FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Cambridge United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Neil Harris

Cheltenham Town FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Darrell Clarke

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Alfie May	3
Sam Smith	2
Liam Sercombe	1
Matty Taylor	1
Dan Nlundulu	1
Adam May	1
Elliott Bonds	1
James Olayinka	1

Head to Head

Cambridge United FC Form

2024-02-10 Cambridge United FC 0–1 Cheltenham Town FC L 2024-02-03 Shrewsbury Town FC 1–2 Cambridge United FC W 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

Cheltenham Town FC Form

2024-02-10 Cambridge United FC 0–1 Cheltenham Town FC W 2024-02-03 Cheltenham Town FC 1–3 Wycombe Wanderers FC L 2024-01-27 Derby County FC 2–1 Cheltenham Town FC L 2024-01-23 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–0 Cheltenham Town FC L 2024-01-06 Cheltenham Town FC 2–1 Portsmouth FC W 2024-01-01 Northampton Town FC 1–0 Cheltenham Town FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

1.03 Cambridge United FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.05 Cheltenham Town FC xG

I would bet for: Cambridge United FC or Cheltenham Town FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Cambridge United FC33% Draw32% Cheltenham Town FC35%

Actual: Cheltenham Town FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes43% 0% No57%

Avg goals/match: 2.08

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	85%	15%
± 1.5	62%	38%
± 2.5	35%	65%
± 3.5	16%	84%
± 4.5	7%	93%

Double Chance

Cambridge United FC or Draw

65%

Draw or Cheltenham Town FC

67%

Cambridge United FC or Cheltenham Town FC

68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Cambridge United FC23% Draw54% Cheltenham Town FC23%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

0 – 0

14.8%

1 – 1

14.5%

0 – 1

Actual

1 – 0

11.5%

1 – 2

6.9%

2 – 1

6.7%

0 – 2

6.6%

2 – 0

6.3%

2 – 2

3.7%

1 – 3

2.5%

3 – 1

2.4%

0 – 3

2.3%

Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC

Handicap	Cambridge United FC covers	Push	Cheltenham Town FC covers
-2.5	4%	—	96%
-2	4%	9%	87%
-1.5	13%	—	87%
-1	13%	20%	67%
-0.5	33%	—	67%
+0.5	66%	—	34%
+1	66%	20%	14%
+1.5	86%	—	14%
+2	86%	10%	4%
+2.5	96%	—	4%

Clean Sheet

Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet

35% ✓

Cheltenham Town FC keeps clean sheet

36% ✗

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