Sunday , 16 August 2026

Cambridge United FC vs Exeter City FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2022-23
Cambridge United FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Exeter City FC
Sat 13 Aug 2022 · 14:00 UTC Abbey Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Paul Digby 29' Y
Harrison Dunk 44' Y
Y 45' Pierce Sweeney
Y 86' Josh Coley
Jack Lankester 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Cambridge United FC vs Exeter City FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.

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

2
1
3
Cambridge United FC 6 games · Avg 1.5 goals Exeter City FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-08-13 Cambridge United FC 2–1 Exeter City FC

Recent Form

Cambridge United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Aug Exeter City FC H 2–1 W
06 Aug Oxford United FC A 0–1 L
30 Jul Milton Keynes Dons FC H 1–0 W
30 Apr Cheltenham Town FC H 2–2 D
23 Apr Sunderland AFC A 1–5 L
19 Apr Charlton Athletic FC H 0–2 L
Exeter City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Aug Cambridge United FC A 1–2 L
06 Aug Port Vale FC H 4–0 W
30 Jul Lincoln City FC A 1–1 D
06 Nov Bradford City AFC A 1–1 D
09 Jan Sheffield Wednesday FC H 0–2 L
28 Nov Gillingham FC A 3–2 W

Season Stats

Cambridge United FC Exeter City FC
#12 Position #4
3 Points 49
1 Played 46
1 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 12 / 13 / 21
3 Scored 52
2 Conceded 61
+1 GD -9
3.00 PPG 1.07
100% Win % 26%

Key Stats

17% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
17% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season

Cambridge United FC are 12th (3 pts). Exeter City FC are 4th (49 pts).

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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Cambridge United FC and Exeter City FC get this one started.
  • 5' Jevani Brown is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Exeter City FC tonight.
  • 10' Cambridge United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Exeter City FC backline.
  • 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Matt Taylor will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 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 Harvey Knibbs suffering a number of foals already.
  • 29' The referee calls foul for Paul Digby. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 34' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 39' Against the run of play, Jevani Brown has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 44' Poor challenge from Harrison Dunk. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 45' The referee calls foul for Pierce Sweeney. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 50' Cambridge United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Exeter City FC's shape.
  • 55' With 0 assists to his name this season, Harry Kite is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Exeter City FC.
  • 60' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Sam Smith makes no mistake. 1-1!
  • 64' Cambridge United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Shilow Tracey is hanging James Brophy on the field on 64 minute.
  • 69' 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.
  • 73' Exeter City FC make a change. Josh Key trudges off to be replaced by Matt Jay on 73 minutes.
  • 74' Josh Coley is ready to make an impact after coming on for Harry Kite at the 74 minute mark.
  • 79' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 82' Jack Lankester is ready to make an impact after coming on for Harvey Knibbs at the 82 minute mark.
  • 86' Josh Coley catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 86.
  • 88' GOAL! Paul Digby scores on 88.
  • 89' Timothee Dieng makes way for Jonathan Grounds at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from Exeter City FC.
  • 90' The referee shows Cambridge United FC player a Yellow card on 90.
  • 90' It is a substitution in Cambridge United FC team. Sam Smith is replaced by Liam O'Neil on 90 minute.
  • It finishes all square. Cambridge United FC and Exeter City FC share the spoils 2-1.

Lineups

Cambridge United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Bonner

Exeter City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Matt Taylor

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Sam Smith 1
Paul Digby 1
Kevin McDonald 1
Archie Collins 1
Elias Kachunga 1
Gassan Ahadme 1
Ryan Woods 1
Josh Magennis 1

Head to Head

2022-08-13 Cambridge United FC 2–1 Exeter City FC

Cambridge United FC Form

2022-08-13 Cambridge United FC 2–1 Exeter City FC W 2022-08-06 Oxford United FC 1–0 Cambridge United FC L 2022-07-30 Cambridge United FC 1–0 Milton Keynes Dons FC W 2022-04-30 Cambridge United FC 2–2 Cheltenham Town FC D 2022-04-23 Sunderland AFC 5–1 Cambridge United FC L 2022-04-19 Cambridge United FC 0–2 Charlton Athletic FC L

Exeter City FC Form

2022-08-13 Cambridge United FC 2–1 Exeter City FC L 2022-08-06 Exeter City FC 4–0 Port Vale FC W 2022-07-30 Lincoln City FC 1–1 Exeter City FC D 2021-11-06 Bradford City AFC 1–1 Exeter City FC D 2021-01-09 Exeter City FC 0–2 Sheffield Wednesday FC L 2020-11-28 Gillingham FC 2–3 Exeter City FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.61 Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.42 Exeter City FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 75% + Both teams to score 70%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cambridge United FC59% Draw21% Exeter City FC20%
Actual: Cambridge United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes70% 0% No30%
Avg goals/match: 4.03
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 91%
9%
± 2.5 75%
25%
± 3.5 56%
44%
± 4.5 37%
63%

Double Chance

Cambridge United FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Exeter City FC
41%
Cambridge United FC or Exeter City FC
79%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cambridge United FC47% Draw36% Exeter City FC17%
Actual: Exeter City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
7.4%
3 – 1
7.2%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
5.9%
3 – 0
5.2%
3 – 2
5.1%
4 – 1
4.7%
1 – 2
4.6%
1 – 0
4.4%
4 – 0
3.4%
4 – 2
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC

Handicap Cambridge United FC covers Push Exeter City FC covers
-2.5 24% — 76%
-2 24% 18% 58%
-1.5 42% — 58%
-1 42% 20% 38%
-0.5 62% — 38%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 11% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 5% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
Exeter City FC keeps clean sheet
8% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.