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 14 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
- Mansfield Town FC 13 games · 19 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Tom Parsons (England)
- Assistant 1 David Harrison (England)
- Assistant 2 Adrian Tranter
7 games this season
🟨 4.1/game
⚽ 8.0 goals/game
🟥 3 total
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #12 |
| 21 | Points | 19 |
| 14 | Played | 13 |
| 5 / 6 / 3 | W / D / L | 5 / 4 / 4 |
| 21 | Scored | 20 |
| 21 | Conceded | 18 |
| +0 | GD | +2 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.46 |
| 36% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
7%
Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
Cambridge United FC this season
23%
Clean Sheets
Mansfield Town FC this season
Mansfield Town FC this season
Cambridge United FC are 10th (21 pts). Mansfield Town FC are 12th (19 pts).
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
Mansfield Town FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
7/4
31-45
2/5
46-60
5/3
61-75
3/1
76+
2/4
■ 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 |
Mansfield Town FC
| Michael Smith | 6 G | 2 A |
| Jonathan Russell | 3 G | 3 A |
| Nathan Moriah-Welsh | 3 G | 2 A |
| Louis Reed | 2 G | |
| Rhys Oates | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Cambridge United FC and Mansfield Town FC is underway.
- 1' Against the run of play, Michael Morrison has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 6' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cambridge United FC and Mansfield Town FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 7' Josh Stokes has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 7 minutes.
- 12' Cambridge United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 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' With 0 assists to his name this season, Kelland Watts is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Mansfield Town FC.
- 27' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 32' 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 Adedeji Oshilaja suffering a number of foals already.
- 37' The travelling Mansfield Town FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 40' Time for substitution for Cambridge United FC. Marko Marosi is replaced by Jack Stevens.
- 45' That is a card for Mansfield Town FC. Elliot Hewitt will be fuming at that decision.
- 47' Ryan Loft makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and Cambridge United FC are in front.
- 52' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 55' The supporters are chanting for Hiram Boateng. He replaces Elliot Hewitt on 55 minute.
- 56' Another change for Mansfield Town FC made on 56 minute. Aaron Lewis leaves to be changed by Stephen McLaughlin.
- 61' George Maris makes no mistake. The score reads 3-1 and Mansfield Town FC are in front.
- 65' Time for substitution for Mansfield Town FC. Will Evans is replaced by Ben Waine.
- 70' It’s high time Nigel Clough made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 71' Paul Digby has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ryan Loft on 71 minute.
- 72' The referee calls foul for Paul Digby. He receives a card.
- 77' The energy levels are beginning to show. Garry Monk might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 82' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Nigel Clough will be considering his options from the bench.
- 83' The Cambridge United FC manager makes a substitution. Elias Kachunga departs to be replaced by Brandon Njoku.
- 88' Cambridge United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Mansfield Town FC backline.
- 90' It’s gonna be a card for Jack Stevens.
- 3-2 the final result. Mansfield Town FC will be bitterly disappointed.
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
1.84
Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.78
Mansfield Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Cambridge United FC or Mansfield Town FC 76% + Both teams to score 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cambridge United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.62
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
Double Chance
Cambridge United FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Mansfield Town FC
57%
Cambridge United FC or Mansfield Town FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cambridge United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 2
6.8%
3 – 1
4.7%
2 – 0
4.6%
1 – 3
4.5%
1 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
4.2%
2 – 3
4.1%
Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC
| Handicap | Cambridge United FC covers | Push | Mansfield Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 18% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 17% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 11% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Mansfield Town FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.