Cambridge United FC vs Mansfield Town FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cambridge United FC vs Mansfield Town FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.
- Cambridge United FC 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Mansfield Town FC 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Tom Parsons (England)
- Assistant 1 David Harrison (England)
- Assistant 2 Adrian Tranter
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan | Mansfield Town FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 18 Jan | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Jan | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Jan | Reading FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Dec | Leyton Orient FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan | Cambridge United FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 18 Jan | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Jan | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Jan | Stockport County FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Jan | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Reading FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Cambridge United FC | Mansfield Town FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #13 |
| 3 | Points | 3 |
| 1 | Played | 1 |
| 1 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 0 |
| 3 | Scored | 2 |
| 2 | Conceded | 1 |
| +1 | GD | +1 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
Cambridge United FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Mansfield Town FC this season
Mansfield Town FC this season
Cambridge United FC are 12th (3 pts). Mansfield Town FC are 13th (3 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
Mansfield Town FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Cambridge United FC gets underway.
- 1' The England Michael Morrison breaks the deadlock on 1 minutes. 1-0!
- 6' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. George Maris made 191 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 7' Josh Stokes does the damage! The net is bulging and Cambridge United FC surge ahead!
- 12' Will Evans has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 17' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 17 minutes.
- 22' Adedeji Oshilaja has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 27' 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.
- 32' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cambridge United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 37' Ryan Loft has been relatively quiet despite scoring 10 goals in his last 57 appearances.
- 40' Cambridge United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jack Stevens is hanging Marko Marosi on the field on 40 minute.
- 45' Elliot Hewitt has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 45.
- 47' Brilliant from the ! Ryan Loft makes it 3-0 with a superb finish on 47.
- 52' Grenada international Lucas Akins has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 55' The crowd applauds Elliot Hewitt as he leaves the pitch. Hiram Boateng steps in for Mansfield Town FC.
- 56' Another change for Mansfield Town FC made on 56 minute. Aaron Lewis leaves to be changed by Stephen McLaughlin.
- 61' George Maris doubles the advantage! 3-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 65' Another change for Mansfield Town FC made on 65 minute. Will Evans leaves to be changed by Ben Waine.
- 70' Cambridge United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 71' Time for substitution for Cambridge United FC. Ryan Loft is replaced by Paul Digby.
- 72' That looks like a foul for a card for Paul Digby.
- 77' Danny Andrew is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Mansfield Town FC so far.
- 82' 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.
- 83' The Cambridge United FC bench stirs into life. Elias Kachunga is withdrawn and Brandon Njoku gets his opportunity.
- 88' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 90' The referee shows Cambridge United FC player a card on 90.
- It finishes all square. Cambridge United FC and Mansfield Town FC share the spoils 3-2.
Lineups
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
10
Elias Kachunga ↓ Brandon Njoku 83'
- 5
- 24
-
27
Marko Marosi ↓ Jack Stevens 40'
- 3
- 6
-
18
Ryan Loft ↓ Paul Digby 71'
- 16
- 22
- 2
Bench
-
1
Jack Stevens ↑ 40'
- 26
-
4
Paul Digby ↑ 71'
- 45
- 15
-
34
Brandon Njoku ↑ 83'
- 36
Coach
Garry Monk
Mansfield Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
-
7
Lucas Akins ↓ Lee Gregory 83'
- 14
- 5
-
25
Louis Reed ↓ George Maris 55'
- 1
- 17
-
11
Will Evans ↓ Ben Waine 65'
- 22
- 23
-
4
Elliot Hewitt ↓ Hiram Boateng 55'
Bench
- 6
-
19
Lee Gregory ↑ 83'
-
3
Stephen McLaughlin ↑ 56'
-
44
Hiram Boateng ↑ 55'
-
10
George Maris ↑ 55'
- 13
-
21
Ben Waine ↑ 65'
Coach
Nigel Clough
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lee Gregory | 3 |
| Emmanuel Longelo | 1 |
| George Maris | 1 |
| Michael Morrison | 1 |
| Ryan Loft | 1 |
| Josh Stokes | 1 |
Head to Head
Cambridge United FC Form
2025-01-25
Cambridge United FC
3–2
Mansfield Town FC
W
2025-01-18
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–2
Cambridge United FC
D
2025-01-04
Cambridge United FC
0–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2025-01-01
Cambridge United FC
1–3
Reading FC
L
2024-12-29
Leyton Orient FC
2–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2024-12-26
Charlton Athletic FC
2–1
Cambridge United FC
L
Mansfield Town FC Form
2025-01-25
Cambridge United FC
3–2
Mansfield Town FC
L
2025-01-18
Mansfield Town FC
1–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2025-01-14
Mansfield Town FC
0–2
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2025-01-04
Stockport County FC
1–2
Mansfield Town FC
W
2025-01-01
Mansfield Town FC
2–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2024-12-29
Reading FC
2–1
Mansfield Town FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.31
Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.46
Mansfield Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 84% + Both teams to score 81%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cambridge United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.77
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 2.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 3.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 4.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
Double Chance
Cambridge United FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Mansfield Town FC
58%
Cambridge United FC or Mansfield Town FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cambridge United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 2
6.6%
1 – 2
5.9%
2 – 1
5.6%
1 – 1
5.5%
2 – 3
5.3%
3 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
4.7%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 3
4.1%
2 – 4
3.3%
4 – 2
2.9%
1 – 4
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC
| Handicap | Cambridge United FC covers | Push | Mansfield Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 11% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 16% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 17% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 13% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Mansfield Town FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.