Cambridge United FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 1
Overview
Match Preview
Cambridge United FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC — FA Cup at The Cambs Glass Stadium.
- Cambridge United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Shrewsbury Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee
- Referee Peter Wright
- Referee Ian Smedley
- Referee
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Nov | Guiseley AFC | A | 3–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | Cambridge United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Nov | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Oct | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| 27 Oct | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Oct | Rochdale AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Oct | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
Cambridge United FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Shrewsbury Town FC this season
Shrewsbury Town FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Shrewsbury Town FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at The Cambs Glass Stadium. Cambridge United FC are looking to make home advantage count against Shrewsbury Town FC.
- 5' Idris El Mizouni has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 2 goals to his name this season.
- 10' Cambridge United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Cambridge United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 20' A quiet spell here at The Cambs Glass Stadium. Shrewsbury Town FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 25' The 33-year-old Ethan Ebanks-Landell has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 30' With 0 assists to his name this season, Hiram Boateng is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Shrewsbury Town FC.
- 35' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 40' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 45' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cambridge United FC and Shrewsbury Town FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 47' What a strike from Charlie Daniels! The score is 0-1.
- 51' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Daniel Udoh on 51 minutes.
- 56' 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.
- 61' Cambridge United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 64' The referee calls foul for Greg Taylor. He receives a Yellow card.
- 67' Another change for Cambridge United FC made on 67 minute. Adam May leaves to be changed by Wes Hoolahan.
- 69' A tactical swap from Shrewsbury Town FC — Ryan Barnett on, Joshua Daniels off on 69 minutes.
- 74' The travelling Shrewsbury Town FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 76' Cambridge United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Andrew Dallas is hanging Idris El Mizouni on the field on 76 minute.
- 78' Shrewsbury Town FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 83' Another change for Shrewsbury Town FC made on 83 minute. Dave Edwards leaves to be changed by Ethan Ebanks-Landell.
- 88' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 89' The England Brad Walker breaks the deadlock on 89 minutes. 0-2!
- 90' Mathew Millar has so much to prove this time. He replaces Marc Pugh on 90 minute.
- The points are shared — Cambridge United FC 0-2 Shrewsbury Town FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 2
- 7
- 44
- 1
- 5
- 11
-
19
Adam May ↓ Wes Hoolahan 67'
- 18
-
3
Jack Iredale ↓ Tom Knowles 76'
- 26
Bench
-
14
Wes Hoolahan ↑ 67'
- 25
- 17
- 6
-
23
Tom Knowles ↑ 76'
-
9
Andrew Dallas ↑ 76'
Coach
Mark Bonner
Shrewsbury Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 16
- 23
- 15
-
27
Marc Pugh ↓ Mathew Millar 90'
- 1
- 8
- 2
-
22
Joshua Daniels ↓ Ryan Barnett 69'
- 5
- 25
Bench
- 6
-
24
Ethan Ebanks-Landell ↑ 83'
- 35
-
19
Ryan Barnett ↑ 69'
- 7
-
14
Mathew Millar ↑ 90'
- 33
Coach
Sam Ricketts
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luke Leahy | 3 |
| Ryan Bowman | 3 |
| Lyle Taylor | 2 |
| Christian Saydee | 2 |
| Shayne Lavery | 2 |
| Shilow Tracey | 1 |
| Dan N'Lundulu | 1 |
| Matthew Pennington | 1 |
Cambridge United FC Form
Shrewsbury Town FC Form
2020-11-07
Cambridge United FC
0–2
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
2020-11-03
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–1
Burton Albion FC
D
2020-10-31
Peterborough United FC
5–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
2020-10-27
Fleetwood Town FC
1–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
2020-10-24
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–2
Rochdale AFC
L
2020-10-20
Shrewsbury Town FC
0–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.94
Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
Shrewsbury Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Shrewsbury Town FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Shrewsbury Town 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
57%
Draw or Shrewsbury Town FC
72%
Cambridge United FC or Shrewsbury Town FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 1
12.3%
0 – 0
11.5%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
8.7%
1 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
5.7%
0 – 3
4.4%
1 – 3
4.2%
2 – 2
4.2%
2 – 0
4%
2 – 3
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC
| Handicap | Cambridge United FC covers | Push | Shrewsbury Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 15% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 23% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 14% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Shrewsbury Town FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

