Saturday , 14 November 2026

Cambridge United FC vs Port Vale FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2022-23
Cambridge United FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Port Vale FC
Sat 22 Oct 2022 · 14:00 UTC Abbey Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 27' David Worrall
Y 78' Gavin Massey
Lewis Simper 84' Y
Y 90' Tom Conlon

Overview

Match Preview

Cambridge United FC vs Port Vale FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Huddersfield Town AFC 14 29
2 Stockport County FC 14 26
3 Oxford United FC 13 26
4 Luton Town FC 14 24
5 Plymouth Argyle FC 14 23
6 Reading FC 14 22
7 Bradford City AFC 13 22
8 Cambridge United FC 14 21
9 Sheffield Wednesday FC 13 20
10 Leicester City FC 13 19
11 Mansfield Town FC 13 19
12 Milton Keynes Dons FC 13 18
13 Wycombe Wanderers FC 13 18
14 Leyton Orient FC 13 17
15 Burton Albion FC 14 17
16 Stevenage FC 12 16
17 Notts County FC 12 14
18 AFC Wimbledon 13 13
19 Blackpool FC 12 12
20 Doncaster Rovers FC 13 12
21 Wigan Athletic FC 14 11
22 Peterborough United FC 13 10
23 Barnsley FC 12 9
24 Bromley FC 13 9

Head-to-Head

1
2
1
Cambridge United FC 4 games · Avg 1.3 goals Port Vale FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-10-22 Cambridge United FC 0–1 Port Vale FC

Recent Form

Cambridge United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Oct Port Vale FC H 0–1 L
15 Oct Sheffield Wednesday FC H 0–2 L
08 Oct Bristol Rovers FC A 1–2 L
04 Oct Ipswich Town FC A 0–3 L
01 Oct Derby County FC H 0–2 L
24 Sep Morecambe FC A 2–1 W
Port Vale FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Oct Cambridge United FC A 1–0 W
15 Oct Forest Green Rovers FC H 2–2 D
08 Oct Derby County FC A 2–1 W
01 Oct Sheffield Wednesday FC H 0–1 L
24 Sep Peterborough United FC A 0–3 L
17 Sep Shrewsbury Town FC H 2–1 W

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
7% Clean Sheets
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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Cambridge United FC is hosting Port Vale FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' Harry Charsley has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Port Vale FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Port Vale FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 23' Time for substitution for Port Vale FC. Jack Stevens is replaced by Aiden Stone.
  • 27' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for David Worrall.
  • 32' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 37' It is a cagey affair so far. Cambridge United FC in their trying to find a way past Port Vale FC's compact .
  • 42' Cambridge United 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.
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Fejiri Okenabirhie. He replaces Greg Taylor on 46 minute.
  • 51' Sam Smith is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Cambridge United FC tonight.
  • 56' Wales international Liam O'Neil has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 61' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 62' A change in the Cambridge United FC ranks — Harvey Knibbs exits the field as Joe Ironside enters on 62.
  • 63' Fresh legs for Cambridge United FC! Lewis Simper comes on to replace Liam O'Neil.
  • 68' William Forrester has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 72' The whistle greets Tom Pett as he departs to be replaced by Daniel Butterworth.
  • 77' Cambridge United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 77.
  • 78' The referee shows Port Vale FC player a Yellow card on 78.
  • 79' What a moment for Paul Digby! That strike on 79 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 84' A meaty challenge results in booking for Lewis Simper on 84.
  • 86' Daniel Jones has so much to prove this time. He replaces Malvind Benning on 86 minute.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Tom Conlon argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • The points are shared — Cambridge United FC 0-1 Port Vale FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Cambridge United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Bonner

Port Vale FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Andy Crosby

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Paul Digby 1
Sam Smith 1
Lloyd Jones 1
Ben Garrity 1
Fejiri Okenabirhie 1

Head to Head

2022-10-22 Cambridge United FC 0–1 Port Vale FC

Cambridge United FC Form

2022-10-22 Cambridge United FC 0–1 Port Vale FC L 2022-10-15 Cambridge United FC 0–2 Sheffield Wednesday FC L 2022-10-08 Bristol Rovers FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC L 2022-10-04 Ipswich Town FC 3–0 Cambridge United FC L 2022-10-01 Cambridge United FC 0–2 Derby County FC L 2022-09-24 Morecambe FC 1–2 Cambridge United FC W

Port Vale FC Form

2022-10-22 Cambridge United FC 0–1 Port Vale FC W 2022-10-15 Port Vale FC 2–2 Forest Green Rovers FC D 2022-10-08 Derby County FC 1–2 Port Vale FC W 2022-10-01 Port Vale FC 0–1 Sheffield Wednesday FC L 2022-09-24 Peterborough United FC 3–0 Port Vale FC L 2022-09-17 Port Vale FC 2–1 Shrewsbury Town FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.81 Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16 Port Vale FC xG
I would bet for: Port Vale FC or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cambridge United FC26% Draw32% Port Vale FC42%
Actual: Port Vale FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes39% 0% No61%
Avg goals/match: 1.97
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 59%
41%
± 2.5 32%
68%
± 3.5 14%
86%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Cambridge United FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Port Vale FC
74%
Cambridge United FC or Port Vale FC
68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cambridge United FC17% Draw55% Port Vale FC28%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.4%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
14.1%
1 – 0
10%
0 – 2
8.9%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
5.2%
2 – 0
4.4%
0 – 3
3.4%
2 – 2
3.2%
1 – 3
2.9%
3 – 1
1.4%

Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC

Handicap Cambridge United FC covers Push Port Vale FC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 6% 92%
-1.5 8% — 92%
-1 8% 16% 76%
-0.5 24% — 76%
+0.5 58% — 42%
+1 58% 24% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 12% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
45% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.