Sunday , 16 August 2026

Cambridge United FC vs Lincoln City FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2021-22
Cambridge United FC
1 – 5
Full Time
Lincoln City FC
Sat 11 Sep 2021 · 14:00 UTC Abbey Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
George Williams 36' Y
Paul Digby 72' Y
Harvey Knibbs 82' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Cambridge United FC vs Lincoln 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

1
2
4
Cambridge United FC 7 games · Avg 3.0 goals Lincoln City FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-09-11 Cambridge United FC 1–5 Lincoln City FC

Recent Form

Cambridge United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Sep Lincoln City FC H 1–5 L
28 Aug Bolton Wanderers FC H 1–0 W
21 Aug Burton Albion FC H 3–0 W
17 Aug Plymouth Argyle FC A 1–1 D
14 Aug Accrington Stanley FC A 1–2 L
07 Aug Oxford United FC H 1–1 D
Lincoln City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Sep Cambridge United FC A 5–1 W
28 Aug Oxford United FC A 1–3 L
21 Aug Wycombe Wanderers FC A 0–1 L
17 Aug Bolton Wanderers FC H 0–1 L
14 Aug Fleetwood Town FC H 2–1 W
07 Aug Gillingham FC A 1–1 D

Season Stats

Cambridge United FC Lincoln City FC
#12 Position #1
3 Points 103
1 Played 46
1 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 31 / 10 / 5
3 Scored 89
2 Conceded 41
+1 GD +48
3.00 PPG 2.24
100% Win % 67%

Key Stats

29% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
43% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season

Cambridge United FC are 12th (3 pts). Lincoln City FC are 1st (103 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' KICK OFF: Lincoln City FC gets underway.
  • 1' What composure from Hakeeb Adelakun! The England international strokes it home. 0-1.
  • 2' Hakeeb Adelakun is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 7' Lincoln City FC have won 382 goals from 318 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 12' Cambridge United FC is showing some good football. However, Cambridge United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 16' Magnificent from Conor McGrandles! That is 10 goals in 177 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 21' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 24' Tony Scully is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 29' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 34' Cambridge United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Lincoln City FC backline.
  • 36' George Williams picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 41' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 46' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cambridge United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 51' The travelling Lincoln City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 53' The supporters are chanting for Lewis Fiorini. He replaces Teddy Bishop on 53 minute.
  • 57' The deadlock is broken! Lewis Fiorini gets on the scoresheet on 57 minutes.
  • 59' Joe Ironside is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 64' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 69' A quiet spell here at Abbey Stadium. Cambridge United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 72' What a moment for Tony Scully! That strike on 72 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 72' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Paul Digby on 72 minutes.
  • 75' A change in the Lincoln City FC ranks — Tom Hopper exits the field as Chris Maguire enters on 75.
  • 80' It is a substitution in Cambridge United FC team. Wes Hoolahan is replaced by Harvey Knibbs on 80 minute.
  • 82' Cambridge United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 82.
  • 85' Liam Bridcutt makes way for Lasse Sorensen at the 85 minute mark. A tactical switch from Lincoln City FC.
  • 90' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Cambridge United FC 1-5 Lincoln City FC.

Lineups

Cambridge United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Bonner

Lincoln City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Appleton

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Joe Ironside 3
Dylan Duffy 2
Joe Taylor 2
Jack Moylan 2
Hakeeb Adelakun 2
Freddie Draper 2
Tony Scully 2
Jack Vale 1

Head to Head

2021-09-11 Cambridge United FC 1–5 Lincoln City FC

Cambridge United FC Form

2021-09-11 Cambridge United FC 1–5 Lincoln City FC L 2021-08-28 Cambridge United FC 1–0 Bolton Wanderers FC W 2021-08-21 Cambridge United FC 3–0 Burton Albion FC W 2021-08-17 Plymouth Argyle FC 1–1 Cambridge United FC D 2021-08-14 Accrington Stanley FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC L 2021-08-07 Cambridge United FC 1–1 Oxford United FC D

Lincoln City FC Form

2021-09-11 Cambridge United FC 1–5 Lincoln City FC W 2021-08-28 Oxford United FC 3–1 Lincoln City FC L 2021-08-21 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1–0 Lincoln City FC L 2021-08-17 Lincoln City FC 0–1 Bolton Wanderers FC L 2021-08-14 Lincoln City FC 2–1 Fleetwood Town FC W 2021-08-07 Gillingham FC 1–1 Lincoln City FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.86 Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.03 Lincoln City FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 85% + Both teams to score 79%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cambridge United FC27% Draw21% Lincoln City FC52%
Actual: Lincoln City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes79% 0% No21%
Avg goals/match: 4.89
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 99%
1%
± 1.5 95%
5%
± 2.5 85%
15%
± 3.5 70%
30%
± 4.5 52%
48%

Double Chance

Cambridge United FC or Draw
48%
Draw or Lincoln City FC
73%
Cambridge United FC or Lincoln City FC
79%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cambridge United FC21% Draw32% Lincoln City FC47%
Actual: Lincoln City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 1–5 not predicted
1 – 5
Actual
1 – 2
6.5%
1 – 3
6.3%
2 – 2
5.8%
2 – 3
5.8%
1 – 1
5%
1 – 4
4.8%
2 – 4
4.4%
2 – 1
4%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
3.6%
3 – 3
3.6%
0 – 3
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC

Handicap Cambridge United FC covers Push Lincoln City FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 6% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 11% 78%
-0.5 22% — 78%
+0.5 40% — 60%
+1 40% 18% 42%
+1.5 58% — 42%
+2 58% 17% 25%
+2.5 75% — 25%

Clean Sheet

Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
6% ✓
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

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