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 14 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
- Plymouth Argyle FC 15 games · 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Season Stats
| Cambridge United FC | Plymouth Argyle FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #6 |
| 21 | Points | 23 |
| 14 | Played | 15 |
| 5 / 6 / 3 | W / D / L | 7 / 2 / 6 |
| 21 | Scored | 21 |
| 21 | Conceded | 22 |
| +0 | GD | -1 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.53 |
| 36% | Win % | 47% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
7%
Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
Cambridge United FC this season
27%
Clean Sheets
Plymouth Argyle FC this season
Plymouth Argyle FC this season
Cambridge United FC are 10th (21 pts). Plymouth Argyle FC are 6th (23 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
Plymouth Argyle FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/5
31-45
2/2
46-60
7/4
61-75
2/2
76+
4/4
■ 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 |
Plymouth Argyle FC
| Aribim Pepple | 5 G | |
| Will Evans | 3 G | |
| Xavier Amaechi | 3 G | |
| Oliver Irow | 3 G | |
| Harvey White | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Abbey Stadium that hosts another battle between Cambridge United FC and Plymouth Argyle FC.
- 5' Sam Smith is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' Cambridge United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Plymouth Argyle FC backline.
- 25' England international Jack Lankester has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 30' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Plymouth Argyle FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 35' Plymouth Argyle FC is showing some good football. However, Plymouth Argyle FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 40' Danny Mayor has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 42' A goal from the England international Jack Lankester! He fires home on 42 to make it 2-0!
- 43' Jack Lankester with the second goal in the match!
- 43' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Adam Randell on 43 minutes.
- 48' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cambridge United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 52' Controversy at the stadium! James Bolton argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 56' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jubril Okedina.
- 56' The whistle greets Luke Jephcott as he departs to be replaced by Ryan Hardie.
- 61' The referee shows Cambridge United FC player a Yellow card on 61.
- 66' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 68' The crowd applauds Liam O'Neil as he leaves the pitch. Ben Worman steps in for Cambridge United FC.
- 69' The Plymouth Argyle FC manager makes a substitution. Ryan Broom departs to be replaced by Steven Sessegnon.
- 74' Cambridge United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 79' Shilow Tracey gets the nod from Cambridge United FC. He replaces Jack Lankester and will look to change the dynamic.
- 80' Time for substitution for Plymouth Argyle FC. James Bolton is replaced by Jordan Garrick.
- 85' Another substitution for Cambridge United FC to replace Liam Bennett by Harrison Dunk on 85 minute.
- 90' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Cambridge United FC players.
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 |
| Xavier Amaechi | 1 |
| Aribim Pepple | 1 |
| Sullay Kaikai | 1 |
| Shayne Lavery | 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
1 / 4
1.64
Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cambridge United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.85
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Cambridge United FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Plymouth Argyle FC
53%
Cambridge United FC or Plymouth Argyle FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cambridge United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
2 – 1
9%
1 – 0
8.7%
0 – 0
7.7%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
6.7%
0 – 1
6.1%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
5%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC
| Handicap | Cambridge United FC covers | Push | Plymouth Argyle FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 21% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 16% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

