Cambridge United FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cambridge United FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.
- Cambridge United FC 8 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 11 Feb | Barnsley FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Mar | Cambridge United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Feb | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Feb | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 18 Feb | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Feb | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Feb | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
60%
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' In just a few seconds Abbey Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Cambridge United FC and Portsmouth FC.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' 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.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 20' Portsmouth FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cambridge United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 35' Cambridge United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Portsmouth FC's shape.
- 36' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jack Lankester.
- 41' Cambridge United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Portsmouth FC backline.
- 43' That is a Yellow card for Portsmouth FC. Owen Dale will be fuming at that decision.
- 48' 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.
- 53' It looks like no one’s ball. Cambridge United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 58' Portsmouth FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 60' Another substitution for Portsmouth FC to replace Michael Jacobs by Tom Lowery on 60 minute.
- 65' 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.
- 66' The deadlock is broken! Colby Bishop gets on the scoresheet on 66 minutes.
- 68' Jack Lankester makes way for Liam O'Neil at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cambridge United FC.
- 73' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cambridge United FC and Portsmouth FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 77' Steve Seddon has so much to prove this time. He replaces James Brophy on 77 minute.
- 78' Recco Hackett-Fairchild gets the nod from Portsmouth FC. He replaces Dane Scarlett and will look to change the dynamic.
- 83' Owen Dale is a natural right winger and has been asked to do a very specific job for Portsmouth FC tonight.
- 88' Portsmouth FC have won 530 goals from 375 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 89' The supporters are chanting for Joe Pigott. He replaces Owen Dale on 89 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Portsmouth FC take all three points.
Lineups
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
James Brophy ↓ Steve Seddon 77'
- 24
-
14
Jack Lankester ↓ Liam O'Neil 68'
- 23
- 21
- 10
- 1
-
4
Paul Digby ↓ Shilow Tracey 77'
- 6
- 9
- 28
Bench
- 2
-
8
Liam O'Neil ↑ 68'
- 27
-
42
Steve Seddon ↑ 77'
-
18
Shilow Tracey ↑ 77'
- 15
- 25
Coach
Mark Bonner
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 6
- 20
-
24
Michael Jacobs ↓ Tom Lowery 60'
- 1
- 17
-
15
Owen Dale ↓ Joe Pigott 89'
- 16
- 9
- 34
- 19
Bench
-
10
Joe Pigott ↑ 89'
-
18
Recco Hackett-Fairchild ↑ 78'
- 23
-
26
Tom Lowery ↑ 60'
- 28
- 29
- 33
Coach
John Mousinho
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joe Ironside | 2 |
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Ronan Curtis | 2 |
| Liam O'Neil | 1 |
| Connor Ogilvie | 1 |
| Michael Jacobs | 1 |
| Yengi Kusini | 1 |
| Myles Peart-Harris | 1 |
Head to Head
Cambridge United FC Form
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
2023-02-11
Barnsley FC
2–0
Cambridge United FC
L
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.04
Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Portsmouth FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.23
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Cambridge United FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
70%
Cambridge United FC or Portsmouth FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
13%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.9%
1 – 2
7.7%
0 – 2
7.3%
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
4.1%
1 – 3
3.1%
0 – 3
2.9%
3 – 1
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC
| Handicap | Cambridge United FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 18% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 21% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.