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 14 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
- Derby County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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
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
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' Cambridge United FC have kicked off against Derby County FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cambridge United FC and Derby County FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' It’s high time Mark Bonner made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mark Bonner might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 30' Joe Ironside, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 35' Cambridge United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Derby County FC backline.
- 40' Jason Knight is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Cambridge United FC so far.
- 45' What a moment for James Collins! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
- 50' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 55' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 60' 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 Eiran Cashin suffering a number of foals already.
- 61' The Derby County FC bench stirs into life. Lewis Dobbin is withdrawn and William Osula gets his opportunity.
- 66' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cambridge United FC and Derby County FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 68' Harvey Knibbs is replacing Jack Lankester for the Cambridge United FC side.
- 73' William Osula has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 76' Time for substitution for Cambridge United FC. Shilow Tracey is replaced by Fejiri Okenabirhie.
- 77' The Derby County FC manager makes a substitution. Tom Barkhuizen departs to be replaced by Craig Forsyth.
- 82' It looks like no one’s ball. Cambridge United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 83' James Collins does the damage! The net is bulging and Derby County FC surge ahead!
- 84' It is a substitution in Derby County FC team. James Collins is replaced by Louie Sibley on 84 minute.
- 89' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Paul Warne will be considering his options from the bench.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Derby County FC take all three points.
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.