Cambridge United FC vs Morecambe FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cambridge United FC vs Morecambe FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.
- Cambridge United FC 14 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
- Morecambe FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Mar | Morecambe FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Mar | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Feb | Exeter City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Feb | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Feb | Oxford United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Feb | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Mar | Cambridge United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Mar | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Feb | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Feb | Port Vale FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Feb | Peterborough United FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 14 Feb | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
7%
Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
Cambridge United FC this season
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
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Cambridge United FC launch into their encounter with Morecambe FC.
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Morecambe FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 10' Cambridge United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 14' Goal! Jack Lankester scores his 11 goal in 366 matches.
- 19' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 24' Cambridge United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Morecambe FC's shape.
- 29' Another change for Morecambe FC made on 29 minute. Max Melbourne leaves to be changed by Adam Mayor.
- 30' The Morecambe FC manager makes a substitution. Max Melbourne departs to be replaced by Adam Mayor.
- 35' Cambridge United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 35.
- 40' The travelling Morecambe FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 45' Cambridge United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 47' The England Cole Stockton breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 1-1!
- 52' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 57' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 57 minutes.
- 62' Morecambe FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 65' Liam O'Neil is ready to make an impact after coming on for Conor McGrandles at the 65 minute mark.
- 66' Cambridge United FC ring the changes. James Brophy has done his job and it is now time for Steve Seddon to step up.
- 71' Over 71 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 74' Daniel Crowley makes way for Caleb Watts at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Morecambe FC.
- 76' Lloyd Jones is having his name booked by the referee on 76.
- 81' The energy levels are beginning to show. Derek Adams might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 82' The crowd applauds Jack Lankester as he leaves the pitch. Kai Yearn steps in for Cambridge United FC.
- 87' Morecambe FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 87.
- 90' The Morecambe FC bench stirs into life. Ashley Hunter is withdrawn and Joshua Austerfield gets his opportunity.
- 1-1 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
James Brophy ↓ Steve Seddon 66'
-
24
Conor McGrandles ↓ Liam O'Neil 65'
-
14
Jack Lankester ↓ Kai Yearn 82'
- 23
- 21
- 10
- 1
- 4
- 6
-
9
Joe Ironside ↓ Shilow Tracey 65'
- 28
Bench
- 2
-
8
Liam O'Neil ↑ 65'
- 27
-
42
Steve Seddon ↑ 66'
-
18
Shilow Tracey ↑ 65'
-
35
Kai Yearn ↑ 82'
- 25
Coach
Mark Bonner
Morecambe FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 20
- 10
- 15
- 1
- 5
-
8
Daniel Crowley ↓ Caleb Watts 74'
-
9
Cole Stockton ↓ Courtney Duffus 90'
- 4
-
3
Max Melbourne ↓ Adam Mayor 30'
- 29
Bench
- 21
- 12
- 6
-
24
Courtney Duffus ↑ 90'
-
22
Joshua Austerfield ↑ 90'
-
17
Caleb Watts ↑ 74'
-
25
Adam Mayor ↑ 30'
Coach
Derek Adams
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joe Ironside | 2 |
| Cole Stockton | 2 |
| Jack Lankester | 2 |
| Jensen Weir | 1 |
| Ben Worman | 1 |
| Sam Smith | 1 |
| Harvey Knibbs | 1 |
Head to Head
Cambridge United FC Form
2023-03-07
Cambridge United FC
1–1
Morecambe FC
D
2023-03-04
Cambridge United FC
0–1
Portsmouth FC
L
2023-02-25
Exeter City FC
2–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2023-02-21
Fleetwood Town FC
1–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2023-02-18
Cambridge United FC
1–0
Oxford United FC
W
2023-02-14
Cambridge United FC
1–2
Cheltenham Town FC
L
Morecambe FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.34
Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.91
Morecambe FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 61% + Under — clean sheet likely 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.25
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Cambridge United FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Morecambe FC
53%
Cambridge United FC or Morecambe FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
13%
0 – 0
12.8%
2 – 0
9.2%
0 – 1
8.4%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
4%
2 – 2
3.9%
3 – 1
3.8%
3 – 2
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC
| Handicap | Cambridge United FC covers | Push | Morecambe FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 14% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 23% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 15% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✓
Morecambe FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.