Cambridge United FC vs Derby County FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cambridge United FC vs Derby County FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.
- Cambridge United FC 14 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
- Derby County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paul Howard
- Assistant 1 Kevin Howick
- Assistant 2 Ryan Williams (England)
3 games this season
🟨 4.3/game
⚽ 10.0 goals/game
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr | Derby County FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Apr | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Apr | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Apr | Blackpool FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Apr | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Mar | Barnsley FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr | Cambridge United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Apr | Leyton Orient FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 10 Apr | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Apr | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Mar | Blackpool FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Mar | Northampton Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
7%
Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Cambridge United FC and Derby County FC is underway.
- 5' Liam Bennett is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Cambridge United FC tonight.
- 10' England international Danny Andrew has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' Derby County 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.
- 20' Cambridge United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Derby County FC backline.
- 24' Derby County FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 29' Eiran Cashin, a Ireland defender, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 34' Cambridge United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 39' Nathaniel Mendez-Laing is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the forward.
- 41' Poor challenge from Danny Andrew. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Paul Digby on 45.
- 50' The travelling Derby County FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 55' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 60' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 63' A tactical swap from Cambridge United FC — James Brophy on, Liam Bennett off on 63 minutes.
- 68' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 69' Liam Thompson makes way for Max Bird at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Derby County FC.
- 72' Another substitution for Cambridge United FC to replace Paul Digby by Jack Lankester on 72 minute.
- 76' The whistle greets Kane Wilson as he departs to be replaced by Thomas Barkhuizen.
- 81' Cambridge United FC have won 213 goals from 203 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 86' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 90' Martyn Waghorn gets the nod from Derby County FC. He replaces Nathaniel Mendez-Laing and will look to change the dynamic.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Derby County FC take all three points.
Lineups
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 21
- 24
- 6
- 3
- 26
-
4
Paul Digby ↓ Jack Lankester 72'
- 16
- 23
- 25
-
2
Liam Bennett ↓ James Brophy 63'
Bench
-
7
James Brophy ↑ 63'
- 14
-
10
Jack Lankester ↑ 72'
- 18
- 19
- 15
- 13
Coach
Barry Corr
Derby County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 11
-
2
Kane Wilson ↓ Thomas Barkhuizen 76'
- 35
- 9
- 5
- 32
- 17
-
16
Liam Thompson ↓ Max Bird 69'
- 6
- 1
Bench
-
8
Max Bird ↑ 69'
-
10
Martyn Waghorn ↑ 90'
- 14
- 4
- 27
- 31
-
7
Thomas Barkhuizen ↑ 76'
Coach
Paul Warne
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Collins | 2 |
| Lewis Dobbin | 1 |
| Nathaniel Mendez-Laing | 1 |
Head to Head
Cambridge United FC Form
2024-04-20
Cambridge United FC
0–1
Derby County FC
L
2024-04-16
Bristol Rovers FC
1–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2024-04-13
Cambridge United FC
1–1
Charlton Athletic FC
D
2024-04-06
Blackpool FC
1–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2024-04-01
Cambridge United FC
3–1
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2024-03-29
Barnsley FC
0–2
Cambridge United FC
W
Derby County FC Form
2024-04-20
Cambridge United FC
0–1
Derby County FC
W
2024-04-13
Derby County FC
3–0
Leyton Orient FC
W
2024-04-10
Wycombe Wanderers FC
0–0
Derby County FC
D
2024-04-02
Portsmouth FC
2–2
Derby County FC
D
2024-03-29
Derby County FC
1–0
Blackpool FC
W
2024-03-23
Northampton Town FC
1–0
Derby County FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.91
Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02
Derby County FC xG
I would bet for:
Derby County FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Derby County FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.93
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 2.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Cambridge United FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Derby County FC
70%
Cambridge United FC or Derby County FC
67%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Derby County FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17%
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.9%
0 – 2
7.1%
1 – 2
6.7%
2 – 1
6%
2 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
3.2%
0 – 3
2.4%
1 – 3
2.3%
3 – 1
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC
| Handicap | Cambridge United FC covers | Push | Derby County FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 19% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 21% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Derby County FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.