Cambridge United FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cambridge United FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.
- Cambridge United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Plymouth Argyle FC 46 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Feb | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Feb | Burton Albion FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Feb | Gillingham FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Feb | Luton Town FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 01 Feb | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb | Cambridge United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Feb | Gillingham FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Feb | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Feb | Crewe Alexandra FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 05 Feb | Chelsea FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Jan | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 3–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Cambridge United FC and Plymouth Argyle FC get this one started.
- 5' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Sam Smith makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cambridge United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Plymouth Argyle FC that had 331 games and scored 402 goals.
- 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Danny Mayor made 4 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 30' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 35' The travelling Plymouth Argyle FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 40' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 42' Jack Lankester makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Cambridge United FC are in front.
- 43' Jack Lankester makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and Cambridge United FC are in front.
- 43' Adam Randell catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 43.
- 48' Plymouth Argyle 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.
- 52' The referee has no hesitation. James Bolton is booked for Plymouth Argyle FC — Yellow card on 52.
- 56' Jubril Okedina has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 56.
- 56' It is a substitution in Plymouth Argyle FC team. Luke Jephcott is replaced by Ryan Hardie on 56 minute.
- 61' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for George Williams.
- 66' Adam May has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 12 appearances.
- 68' A tactical swap from Cambridge United FC — Ben Worman on, Liam O'Neil off on 68 minutes.
- 69' Plymouth Argyle FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Steven Sessegnon is hanging Ryan Broom on the field on 69 minute.
- 74' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 79' Cambridge United FC make a change. Jack Lankester trudges off to be replaced by Shilow Tracey on 79 minutes.
- 80' Jordan Garrick has so much to prove this time. He replaces James Bolton on 80 minute.
- 85' Fresh legs for Cambridge United FC! Harrison Dunk comes on to replace Liam Bennett.
- 90' 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.
- The points are shared — Cambridge United FC 2-0 Plymouth Argyle FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 2
-
23
Jack Lankester ↓ Shilow Tracey 79'
- 10
- 1
-
8
Liam O'Neil ↓ Ben Worman 68'
- 4
- 19
- 24
- 15
-
28
Liam Bennett ↓ Harrison Dunk 85'
Bench
-
11
Harrison Dunk ↑ 85'
-
27
Ben Worman ↑ 68'
-
18
Shilow Tracey ↑ 79'
- 25
- 17
- 36
Coach
Mark Bonner
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 10
- 1
- 15
-
2
James Bolton ↓ Jordan Garrick 80'
- 5
- 3
-
7
Ryan Broom ↓ Steven Sessegnon 69'
-
31
Luke Jephcott ↓ Ryan Hardie 56'
- 20
- 11
Bench
- 4
-
17
Steven Sessegnon ↑ 69'
- 27
- 25
-
9
Ryan Hardie ↑ 56'
- 33
-
14
Jordan Garrick ↑ 80'
Coach
Steven Schumacher
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luke Jephcott | 2 |
| Joe Ironside | 2 |
| Jack Lankester | 2 |
| Sam Smith | 2 |
| Joe Edwards | 1 |
| Niall Ennis | 1 |
| Callum Wright | 1 |
Head to Head
Cambridge United FC Form
2022-02-22
Cambridge United FC
2–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2022-02-19
Cambridge United FC
2–0
Accrington Stanley FC
W
2022-02-12
Burton Albion FC
2–2
Cambridge United FC
D
2022-02-08
Gillingham FC
1–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2022-02-05
Cambridge United FC
0–3
Luton Town FC
L
2022-02-01
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–0
Cambridge United FC
L
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2022-02-22
Cambridge United FC
2–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2022-02-19
Gillingham FC
0–2
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2022-02-12
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
2022-02-08
Crewe Alexandra FC
1–4
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2022-02-05
Chelsea FC
2–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2022-01-29
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–3
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.39
Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cambridge United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.41
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Cambridge United FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Plymouth Argyle FC
55%
Cambridge United FC or Plymouth Argyle FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cambridge United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
1 – 0
11.4%
0 – 0
11.2%
2 – 1
8.5%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
4%
3 – 0
3.8%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC
| Handicap | Cambridge United FC covers | Push | Plymouth Argyle FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 22% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 16% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

