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 8 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Morecambe FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
0%
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
2/1
46-60
4/–
61-75
3/2
76+
3/5
■ 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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Cambridge United FC have kicked off against Morecambe FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' 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 Farrend Rawson suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 14' The deadlock is broken! Jack Lankester gets on the scoresheet on 14 minutes.
- 19' 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.
- 24' Morecambe FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 29' The whistle greets Max Melbourne as he departs to be replaced by Adam Mayor.
- 30' The Morecambe FC manager makes a substitution. Max Melbourne departs to be replaced by Adam Mayor.
- 35' Controversy at the stadium! Conor McGrandles argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 40' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 45' It looks surprising Cambridge United FC does not make any changes. Liam Bennett has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 47' Against the run of play, Cole Stockton has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 52' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 57' Morecambe FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 62' Dynel Simeu has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 65' The crowd applauds Conor McGrandles as he leaves the pitch. Liam O'Neil steps in for Cambridge United FC.
- 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' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 74' Caleb Watts is ready to make an impact after coming on for Daniel Crowley at the 74 minute mark.
- 76' Cambridge United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 76.
- 81' Morecambe FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 82' A tactical swap from Cambridge United FC — Kai Yearn on, Jack Lankester off on 82 minutes.
- 87' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 90' Joshua Austerfield is replacing Ashley Hunter for the Morecambe FC side.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
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.