Cambridge United FC vs Curzon Ashton FC, FA Cup 2022-23 ROUND 1
Overview
Match Preview
Cambridge United FC vs Curzon Ashton FC — FA Cup at Abbey Stadium.
- Cambridge United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Curzon Ashton FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov | Curzon Ashton FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 12 Nov | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Nov | Curzon Ashton FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Oct | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Oct | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 22 Oct | Port Vale FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov | Cambridge United FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 06 Nov | Cambridge United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Oct | Scarborough Athletic FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Oct | Chesterfield FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 03 Oct | FC United of Manchester | H | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Sep | Blyth Spartans AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
Cambridge United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Cambridge United FC to score. At the same time, Curzon Ashton FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' Curzon Ashton FC is showing some good football. However, Curzon Ashton FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 15' George Waring has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 12 appearances.
- 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cambridge United FC and Curzon Ashton FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 25' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Cambridge United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 30' Craig Hobson has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 35' Curzon Ashton FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 40' It is a cagey affair so far. Cambridge United FC in their trying to find a way past Curzon Ashton FC's compact .
- 45' George Williams needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 20 Yellow cards this season.
- 50' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Will Mannion made 203 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 55' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cambridge United FC and Curzon Ashton FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 60' Cambridge United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 64' Another substitution for Curzon Ashton FC to replace George Waring by Craig Hobson on 64 minute.
- 65' It is a substitution in Curzon Ashton FC team. George Waring is replaced by Craig Hobson on 65 minute.
- 70' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 70 minutes.
- 75' 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 Devon Matthews suffering a number of foals already.
- 76' A tactical swap from Cambridge United FC — Harvey Knibbs on, Sam Smith off on 76 minutes.
- 81' A quiet spell here at Abbey Stadium. Cambridge United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 86' James Brophy is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Curzon Ashton FC tonight.
- 90' The Cambridge United FC manager makes a substitution. Saikou Janneh departs to be replaced by Jubril Okedina.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Cambridge United FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Saikou Janneh ↓ Jubril Okedina 90'
- 7
- 2
-
10
Sam Smith ↓ Harvey Knibbs 76'
- 5
- 27
- 4
- 6
- 9
-
18
Shilow Tracey ↓ Jack Lankester 65'
- 25
Bench
-
14
Jack Lankester ↑ 65'
-
26
Harvey Knibbs ↑ 76'
-
15
Jubril Okedina ↑ 90'
- 13
- 38
Curzon Ashton FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 17
- 11
-
21
Craig Mahon ↓ Sam Walker 117'
- 22
- 3
- 10
-
12
George Waring ↓ Craig Hobson 64'
Bench
- 13
- 18
- 16
-
8
Sam Walker ↑ 117'
-
19
Craig Hobson ↑ 64'
Coach
Adam Lakeland
H2H
Head to Head
Cambridge United FC Form
2022-11-15
Cambridge United FC
4–2
Curzon Ashton FC
W
2022-11-12
Cambridge United FC
0–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
2022-11-06
Curzon Ashton FC
0–0
Cambridge United FC
D
2022-10-29
Peterborough United FC
1–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2022-10-25
Wycombe Wanderers FC
2–3
Cambridge United FC
W
2022-10-22
Cambridge United FC
0–1
Port Vale FC
L
Curzon Ashton FC Form
2022-11-15
Cambridge United FC
4–2
Curzon Ashton FC
L
2022-11-06
Curzon Ashton FC
0–0
Cambridge United FC
D
2022-10-01
Scarborough Athletic FC
2–2
Curzon Ashton FC
D
2021-10-16
Curzon Ashton FC
0–4
Chesterfield FC
L
2020-10-03
Curzon Ashton FC
1–2
FC United of Manchester
L
2019-09-24
Blyth Spartans AFC
1–0
Curzon Ashton FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.75
Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
Curzon Ashton FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cambridge United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.9
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Cambridge United FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Curzon Ashton FC
47%
Cambridge United FC or Curzon Ashton FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–2 not predicted4 – 2Actual
1 – 1
11.9%
2 – 1
9.3%
1 – 0
8.8%
2 – 0
8.3%
0 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
6.1%
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 1
5.4%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 0
4.8%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC
| Handicap | Cambridge United FC covers | Push | Curzon Ashton FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 22% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Curzon Ashton FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.