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 8 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Mansfield Town FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Tom Parsons (England)
- Assistant 1 David Harrison (England)
- Assistant 2 Adrian Tranter
6 games this season
🟨 2.8/game
⚽ 6.0 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #17 |
| 13 | Points | 8 |
| 8 | Played | 7 |
| 3 / 4 / 1 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 3 |
| 13 | Scored | 10 |
| 11 | Conceded | 13 |
| +2 | GD | -3 |
| 1.63 | PPG | 1.14 |
| 38% | Win % | 29% |
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
14%
Clean Sheets
Mansfield Town FC this season
Mansfield Town FC this season
Cambridge United FC are 5th (13 pts). Mansfield Town FC are 17th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cambridge United FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
2/1
46-60
4/–
61-75
3/2
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Mansfield Town FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
3/2
31-45
2/3
46-60
3/3
61-75
2/–
76+
–/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cambridge United FC
| Ben Knight | 3 G | |
| Kelland Watts | 2 G | |
| Gassan Ahadme | 2 G | |
| Louis Appere | 1 G | 1 A |
| Isaac Heath | 1 G |
Mansfield Town FC
| Nathan Moriah-Welsh | 2 G | 2 A |
| Jonathan Russell | 2 G | 1 A |
| Michael Smith | 2 G | |
| 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' Michael Morrison doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 6' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cambridge United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 7' Magnificent from Josh Stokes! That is 11 goals in 12 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 12' Mansfield Town FC is showing some good football. However, Mansfield Town FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 17' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 22' Keanu Baccus, a Australia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 27' Cambridge United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Mansfield Town FC backline.
- 32' 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.
- 37' Hiram Boateng has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 198 appearances.
- 40' The crowd applauds Marko Marosi as he leaves the pitch. Jack Stevens steps in for Cambridge United FC.
- 45' Elliot Hewitt picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 47' The England Ryan Loft breaks the deadlock on 47 minutes. 3-0!
- 52' It looks surprising Cambridge United FC does not make any changes. Liam Bennett has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 55' Elliot Hewitt makes way for Hiram Boateng at the 55 minute mark. A tactical switch from Mansfield Town FC.
- 56' Stephen McLaughlin has so much to prove this time. He replaces Aaron Lewis on 56 minute.
- 61' A goal from the England international George Maris! He fires home on 61 to make it 3-1!
- 65' Mansfield Town FC ring the changes. Will Evans has done his job and it is now time for Ben Waine to step up.
- 70' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cambridge United FC and Mansfield Town FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 71' Cambridge United FC ring the changes. Ryan Loft has done his job and it is now time for Paul Digby to step up.
- 72' It’s gonna be a card for Paul Digby.
- 77' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 82' England international Louis Reed has been a key figure this campaign — 2 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 83' Another change for Cambridge United FC made on 83 minute. Elias Kachunga leaves to be changed by Brandon Njoku.
- 88' Cambridge United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 90' Jack Stevens was booked on 90.
- Another three points for Cambridge United FC.
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 |
| George Maris | 1 |
| Michael Morrison | 1 |
| Ryan Loft | 1 |
| Josh Stokes | 1 |
| Emmanuel Longelo | 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
2.2
Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.65
Mansfield Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 73% + Both teams to score 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cambridge United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.85
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 3.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 4.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
Double Chance
Cambridge United FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Mansfield Town FC
50%
Cambridge United FC or Mansfield Town FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cambridge United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.6%
2 – 1
8.2%
2 – 2
6.7%
1 – 2
6.2%
3 – 1
6%
2 – 0
5.2%
3 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
4.2%
3 – 0
3.7%
2 – 3
3.7%
1 – 3
3.4%
0 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC
| Handicap | Cambridge United FC covers | Push | Mansfield Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 15% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 19% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 14% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 8% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Mansfield Town FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

