Cambridge United FC vs Rotherham United FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cambridge United FC vs Rotherham United FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.
- Cambridge United FC 14 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
- Rotherham United FC 46 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Darren Drysdale
- Assistant 1 Shaun Farrer (England)
- Assistant 2
4 games this season
🟨 4.3/game
⚽ 10.5 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | Rotherham United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Sep | Lincoln City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Sep | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Sep | Mansfield Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Aug | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Aug | Blackpool FC | H | 4–4 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | Cambridge United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Sep | Birmingham City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Sep | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Sep | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Aug | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
7%
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
2/4
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' Welcome to Abbey Stadium that hosts another battle between Cambridge United FC and Rotherham United FC.
- 5' Cambridge United FC is showing some good football. However, Cambridge United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' Vicente Reyes has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 16 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 20' Jack Holmes has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mallik Wilks made 247 appearances and scored 59 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 30' James Brophy is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rotherham United FC so far.
- 32' The referee has no hesitation. Paul Digby is booked for Cambridge United FC — card on 32.
- 37' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cambridge United FC and Rotherham United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 42' Rotherham United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 47' Cambridge United FC have won 214 goals from 205 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 52' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 57' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 62' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cambridge United FC and Rotherham United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 64' The referee does not hesitate — a card for James Brophy on 64 minutes.
- 69' Cambridge United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 69.
- 74' Cambridge United FC currently sit 24 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 76' The referee shows Cambridge United FC player a card on 76.
- 81' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cambridge United FC and Rotherham United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 86' It is a cagey affair so far. Cambridge United FC in their trying to find a way past Rotherham United FC's compact .
- 87' Fresh legs for Rotherham United FC! Jack Holmes comes on to replace Jonson Clarke-Harris.
- 90' A moment of madness from Ryan Loft on 90 minutes earns him a card. Cambridge United FC will be frustrated.
- Another three points for Rotherham United FC.
Lineups
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 7
- 5
- 3
- 26
- 4
- 15
- 9
- 27
- 2
- 34
Bench
- 10
- 24
- 1
- 18
- 16
- 29
Coach
Garry Monk
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 6
- 1
-
12
Mallik Wilks ↓ Jordan Hugill 87'
- 2
- 17
- 9
- 24
- 30
- 3
- 21
Bench
- 8
-
10
Jordan Hugill ↑ 87'
- 20
- 14
- 16
- 27
-
23
Jack Holmes ↑ 87'
Coach
Steve Evans
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Smith | 1 |
| Sam Nombe | 1 |
| Mallik Wilks | 1 |
| Hakeem Odoffin | 1 |
| Ryan Loft | 1 |
| Ben Wiles | 1 |
| Freddie Ladapo | 1 |
| Daniel Barlaser | 1 |
Head to Head
Cambridge United FC Form
2024-10-01
Cambridge United FC
0–1
Rotherham United FC
L
2024-09-28
Cambridge United FC
0–2
Lincoln City FC
L
2024-09-21
Wycombe Wanderers FC
2–1
Cambridge United FC
L
2024-09-14
Mansfield Town FC
2–1
Cambridge United FC
L
2024-08-31
Bristol Rovers FC
2–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2024-08-24
Cambridge United FC
4–4
Blackpool FC
D
Rotherham United FC Form
2024-10-01
Cambridge United FC
0–1
Rotherham United FC
W
2024-09-28
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–1
Rotherham United FC
D
2024-09-21
Rotherham United FC
0–2
Birmingham City FC
L
2024-09-14
Rotherham United FC
2–2
Burton Albion FC
D
2024-09-07
Charlton Athletic FC
1–1
Rotherham United FC
D
2024-08-31
Rotherham United FC
2–1
Huddersfield Town AFC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.97
Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4
Rotherham United FC xG
I would bet for:
Rotherham United FC or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rotherham United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Cambridge United FC or Draw
55%
Draw or Rotherham United FC
74%
Cambridge United FC or Rotherham United FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.5%
0 – 2
8.9%
1 – 2
8.6%
1 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
5.9%
2 – 2
4.3%
2 – 0
4.2%
0 – 3
4.1%
1 – 3
4.1%
2 – 3
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC
| Handicap | Cambridge United FC covers | Push | Rotherham United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 7% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 15% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 23% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 14% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.