Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Cambridge United FC vs Curzon Ashton FC, FA Cup 2022-23 ROUND 1

FA Cup · 2022-23
Cambridge United FC
4 – 2
4 – 2 pen
Full Time
Curzon Ashton FC
Tue 15 Nov 2022 · 19:45 UTC Abbey Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 91' Craig Hobson
Lloyd Jones 105' Y
Y 116' William Hayhurst

Overview

Match Preview

Cambridge United FC vs Curzon Ashton FC — FA Cup at Abbey Stadium.

Head-to-Head

1
1
Cambridge United FC 2 games · Avg 3.0 goals Curzon Ashton FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-11-15 Cambridge United FC 4–2 Curzon Ashton FC 2022-11-06 Curzon Ashton FC 0–0 Cambridge United FC

Recent Form

Cambridge United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Curzon Ashton FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
33% Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cambridge United FC
Kylian Kouassi 2 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Abbey Stadium as Cambridge United FC face off against Curzon Ashton FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cambridge United FC and Curzon Ashton FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 10' international Craig Hobson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 15' Cambridge United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 20' Marcus Poscha has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 11 appearances.
  • 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 30' 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 George Williams suffering a number of foals already.
  • 35' Josh Hancock needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 40' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cambridge United FC and Curzon Ashton FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 45' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 50' Cambridge United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Curzon Ashton FC's shape.
  • 55' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 60' Cambridge United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Curzon Ashton FC backline.
  • 64' A tactical swap from Curzon Ashton FC — Craig Hobson on, George Waring off on 64 minutes.
  • 65' Fresh legs for Curzon Ashton FC! Craig Hobson comes on to replace George Waring.
  • 70' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 75' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 76' Fresh legs for Cambridge United FC! Harvey Knibbs comes on to replace Sam Smith.
  • 81' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 86' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 90' It is a substitution in Cambridge United FC team. Saikou Janneh is replaced by Jubril Okedina on 90 minute.
  • 4-2 the final result. Curzon Ashton FC will be bitterly disappointed.

H2H

Head to Head

2022-11-15 Cambridge United FC 4–2 Curzon Ashton FC 2022-11-06 Curzon Ashton FC 0–0 Cambridge United FC

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

✓ Correct
Cambridge United FC53% Draw25% Curzon Ashton FC22%
Actual: Cambridge United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
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

✓ Correct
Cambridge United FC36% Draw44% Curzon Ashton FC20%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–2 not predicted
4 – 2
Actual
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.