Cambridge United FC vs Derby County FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cambridge United FC vs Derby County FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.
- Cambridge United FC 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Derby County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | Derby County FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Sep | Morecambe FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Sep | Barnsley FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 13 Sep | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Sep | Lincoln City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Aug | Burton Albion FC | H | 4–3 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | Cambridge United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Sep | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Sep | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Sep | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 27 Aug | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Aug | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
0%
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)
Cambridge United FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/2
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Abbey Stadium that hosts another battle between Cambridge United FC and Derby County FC.
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' The travelling Derby County FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 25' 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 Tom Barkhuizen suffering a number of foals already.
- 30' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 35' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Derby County FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 40' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 45' James Collins puts Derby County FC on the lead.
- 50' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 55' Derby County FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 60' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 61' The Derby County FC bench stirs into life. Lewis Dobbin is withdrawn and William Osula gets his opportunity.
- 66' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cambridge United FC and Derby County FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 68' The whistle greets Jack Lankester as he departs to be replaced by Harvey Knibbs.
- 73' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cambridge United FC and Derby County FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 76' Time for substitution for Cambridge United FC. Shilow Tracey is replaced by Fejiri Okenabirhie.
- 77' The crowd applauds Tom Barkhuizen as he leaves the pitch. Craig Forsyth steps in for Derby County FC.
- 82' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cambridge United FC and Derby County FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 83' James Collins has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 83 minutes.
- 84' Time for substitution for Derby County FC. James Collins is replaced by Louie Sibley.
- 89' Craig Forsyth is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Derby County FC so far.
- Derby County FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
-
14
Jack Lankester ↓ Harvey Knibbs 68'
- 10
- 1
-
11
Harrison Dunk ↓ James Brophy 76'
- 4
- 6
- 19
- 9
- 18
- 16
Bench
-
7
James Brophy ↑ 76'
-
20
Fejiri Okenabirhie ↑ 76'
- 5
- 8
-
26
Harvey Knibbs ↑ 68'
- 15
- 25
Coach
Mark Bonner
Derby County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 8
- 11
-
7
Tom Barkhuizen ↓ Craig Forsyth 77'
- 1
- 5
- 4
-
9
James Collins ↓ Louie Sibley 84'
- 38
- 6
-
18
Lewis Dobbin ↓ William Osula 61'
Bench
-
3
Craig Forsyth ↑ 77'
- 19
- 21
-
17
Louie Sibley ↑ 84'
- 15
- 16
-
23
William Osula ↑ 61'
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
2022-10-01
Cambridge United FC
0–2
Derby County FC
L
2022-09-24
Morecambe FC
1–2
Cambridge United FC
W
2022-09-17
Cambridge United FC
0–3
Barnsley FC
L
2022-09-13
Cheltenham Town FC
2–1
Cambridge United FC
L
2022-09-03
Cambridge United FC
2–0
Lincoln City FC
W
2022-08-27
Cambridge United FC
4–3
Burton Albion FC
W
Derby County FC Form
2022-10-01
Cambridge United FC
0–2
Derby County FC
W
2022-09-17
Derby County FC
2–1
Wycombe Wanderers FC
W
2022-09-13
Lincoln City FC
2–0
Derby County FC
L
2022-09-03
Derby County FC
2–3
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2022-08-27
Derby County FC
2–1
Peterborough United FC
W
2022-08-20
Fleetwood Town FC
0–0
Derby County FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.93
Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4
Derby County FC xG
I would bet for:
Derby County FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Derby County FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.33
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Cambridge United FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Derby County FC
73%
Cambridge United FC or Derby County FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Derby County FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 1
12.5%
0 – 0
11.9%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
8.6%
1 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
5.7%
0 – 3
4.2%
2 – 2
4.1%
1 – 3
4.1%
2 – 0
4%
2 – 3
2%
Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC
| Handicap | Cambridge United FC covers | Push | Derby County FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 15% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 23% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Derby County FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

