Thursday , 2 July 2026

Cambridge United FC vs Mansfield Town FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2024-25
Cambridge United FC
3 – 2
Full Time
Mansfield Town FC
Sat 25 Jan 2025 · 12:30 UTC Abbey Stadium 6,687 HT 45' · FT 45'
Michael Morrison 1' 1–0
Josh Stokes pen 7' 2–0
Ryan Loft 47' 3–0
3–1 61' George Maris
3–2 90+1' Lee Gregory pen
Y 45' Elliot Hewitt
Paul Digby 72' Y
Jack Stevens 90' Y
Y 90' Frazer Blake-Tracy

Overview

Match Preview

Cambridge United FC vs Mansfield Town FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.

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 Stockport County FC 46 77
4 Bradford City AFC 46 77
5 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
6 Stevenage FC 46 75
7 Luton Town FC 46 74
8 Plymouth Argyle FC 46 73
9 Huddersfield Town AFC 46 67
10 Mansfield Town FC 46 65
11 Wycombe Wanderers FC 46 63
12 Reading FC 46 63
13 Blackpool FC 46 60
14 Doncaster Rovers FC 46 60
15 Barnsley FC 46 59
16 Wigan Athletic FC 46 56
17 Burton Albion FC 46 54
18 Peterborough United FC 46 53
19 AFC Wimbledon 46 53
20 Leyton Orient FC 46 52
21 Exeter City FC 46 49
22 Port Vale FC 46 42
23 Rotherham United FC 46 41
24 Northampton Town FC 46 35

Head-to-Head

1
1
Cambridge United FC 2 games · Avg 4.0 goals Mansfield Town FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-01-25 Cambridge United FC 3–2 Mansfield Town FC 2024-09-14 Mansfield Town FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC

Recent Form

Cambridge United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Mansfield Town FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Abbey Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 1' Michael Morrison puts Cambridge United FC on the lead.
  • 6' 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.
  • 7' What a strike from Josh Stokes! The score is 2-0.
  • 12' Supporters expect more eagerness from Aaron Lewis, as he is very good at scoring at Abbey Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 17' 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.
  • 22' Elliot Hewitt needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 27' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 32' 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.
  • 37' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Mansfield Town FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 40' The whistle greets Marko Marosi as he departs to be replaced by Jack Stevens.
  • 45' It’s a booking for Mansfield Town FC player. Elliot Hewitt gets a card.
  • 47' What a strike from Ryan Loft! The score is 3-0.
  • 52' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 55' Another change for Mansfield Town FC made on 55 minute. Elliot Hewitt leaves to be changed by Hiram Boateng.
  • 56' Mansfield Town FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Stephen McLaughlin is hanging Aaron Lewis on the field on 56 minute.
  • 61' What a strike from George Maris! The score is 3-1.
  • 65' Time for substitution for Mansfield Town FC. Will Evans is replaced by Ben Waine.
  • 70' Lucas Akins has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 50 appearances with only 4 goals this season.
  • 71' It is a substitution in Cambridge United FC team. Ryan Loft is replaced by Paul Digby on 71 minute.
  • 72' Paul Digby was booked on 72.
  • 77' 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 Ben Waine suffering a number of foals already.
  • 82' Cambridge United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 83' Brandon Njoku is replacing Elias Kachunga for the Cambridge United FC side.
  • 88' 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.
  • 90' It’s a booking for Cambridge United FC player. Jack Stevens gets a card.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Mansfield Town FC.

Lineups

Cambridge United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Garry Monk

Mansfield Town FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Nigel Clough

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lee Gregory 3
Emmanuel Longelo 1
George Maris 1
Michael Morrison 1
Ryan Loft 1
Josh Stokes 1

Head to Head

2025-01-25 Cambridge United FC 3–2 Mansfield Town FC 2024-09-14 Mansfield Town FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC

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
1.64 Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.53 Mansfield Town FC xG
I would bet for: Cambridge United FC or Mansfield Town FC 75% + Both teams to score 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cambridge United FC43% Draw25% Mansfield Town FC32%
Actual: Cambridge United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes63% 0% No37%
Avg goals/match: 3.17
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 60%
40%
± 3.5 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Cambridge United FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Mansfield Town FC
57%
Cambridge United FC or Mansfield Town FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cambridge United FC30% Draw43% Mansfield Town FC27%
Actual: Cambridge United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 2
6.3%
1 – 0
6.2%
0 – 0
5.9%
0 – 1
5.7%
2 – 0
5.6%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.5%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 2
Actual

Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC

Handicap Cambridge United FC covers Push Mansfield Town FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 12% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 19% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 18% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 10% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
Mansfield Town FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

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