Cambridge United FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

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League One · 2023-24

Cambridge United FC

1 – 1

Full Time

Shrewsbury Town FC

Sat 14 Oct 2023 · 14:00 UTC Abbey Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Michael Morrison 69' 1–0

1–1 88' Taylor Perry

Paul Digby 38' Y

Y 44' Mal Benning

John-Kymani Gordon 51' Y

Overview

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Cambridge United FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.

Cambridge United FC 8 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
Shrewsbury Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Scott Tallis (England)
Assistant 1 Paul Kelly
Assistant 2 Christopher Wade

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

Cambridge United FC 9 games · Avg 3.0 goals Shrewsbury Town FC

Last 5 meetings

2023-10-14 Cambridge United FC 1–1 Shrewsbury Town FC 2023-01-21 Shrewsbury Town FC 5–1 Cambridge United FC 2022-12-26 Cambridge United FC 2–1 Shrewsbury Town FC 2022-03-05 Cambridge United FC 0–0 Shrewsbury Town FC 2021-10-23 Shrewsbury Town FC 4–1 Cambridge United FC

Recent Form

Cambridge United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
14 Oct	Shrewsbury Town FC	H	1–1	D
09 Oct	Burton Albion FC	A	1–2	L
03 Oct	Barnsley FC	H	0–4	L
30 Sep	Derby County FC	A	0–0	D
23 Sep	Port Vale FC	H	1–1	D
16 Sep	Wigan Athletic FC	A	1–2	L

Shrewsbury Town FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
14 Oct	Cambridge United FC	A	1–1	D
07 Oct	Northampton Town FC	H	1–0	W
03 Oct	Oxford United FC	A	0–3	L
30 Sep	Charlton Athletic FC	H	0–0	D
23 Sep	Leyton Orient FC	A	0–1	L
16 Sep	Bristol Rovers FC	H	0–2	L

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)

56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

0% Clean Sheets
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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Cambridge United FC and Shrewsbury Town FC get this one started.
5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
10' The travelling Shrewsbury Town FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tom Bayliss, as he is very good at scoring at Abbey Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
25' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cambridge United FC and Shrewsbury Town FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
38' That is a card for Cambridge United FC. Paul Digby will be fuming at that decision.
43' It is a cagey affair so far. Cambridge United FC in their trying to find a way past Shrewsbury Town FC's compact .
44' The referee shows Shrewsbury Town FC player a card on 44.
49' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
51' It’s gonna be a card for John-Kymani Gordon.
56' The 34-year-old Tom Flanagan has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
61' The whistle greets John-Kymani Gordon as he departs to be replaced by Saikou Janneh.
66' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cambridge United FC and Shrewsbury Town FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
69' Michael Morrison has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 69 minutes.
71' Another substitution for Cambridge United FC to replace Paul Digby by Jordan Cousins on 71 minute.
74' A tactical swap from Shrewsbury Town FC — Ryan Bowman on, Mal Benning off on 74 minutes.
79' Paul Digby has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
82' Tom Bayliss makes way for Elliott Bennett at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from Shrewsbury Town FC.
87' A quiet spell here at Abbey Stadium. Cambridge United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
88' Magnificent from Taylor Perry! That is 9 goals in 347 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Cambridge United FC Lineups

Starting XI

7
James Brophy
10
Jack Lankester ↓ Adam May 61'
5
Michael Morrison
6
Ryan Bennett
3
Danny Andrew
1
Jack Stevens
8
George Thomas
9
Fejiri Okenabirhie ↓ Gassan Ahadme 71'
4
Paul Digby ↓ Jordan Cousins 71'
27
John-Kymani Gordon ↓ Saikou Janneh 61'
2
Liam Bennett

Bench

17
Saikou Janneh ↑ 61'
24
Jordan Cousins ↑ 71'
19
Adam May ↑ 61'
16
Zeno Ibsen Rossi
15
Jubril Okedina
23
Gassan Ahadme ↑ 71'
25
Will Mannion

Coach Mark Bonner

Shrewsbury Town FC Lineups

Starting XI

11
Daniel Udoh
33
Tom Flanagan
25
Brandon Fleming
1
Marko Marosi
20
Tom Bayliss ↓ Elliott Bennett 82'
7
Carl Winchester
14
Taylor Perry
10
Kieran Phillips ↓ Tunmise Sobowale 74'
6
Jason Sraha
22
Cheyenne Dunkley
3
Mal Benning ↓ Ryan Bowman 74'

Bench

Coach Matthew Taylor

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Luke Leahy	3
Ryan Bowman	3
Lyle Taylor	2
Christian Saydee	2
Shayne Lavery	2
Matthew Pennington	1
Dominic Ballard	1
Jordan Shipley	1

Head to Head

Cambridge United FC Form

2023-10-14 Cambridge United FC 1–1 Shrewsbury Town FC D 2023-10-09 Burton Albion FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC L 2023-10-03 Cambridge United FC 0–4 Barnsley FC L 2023-09-30 Derby County FC 0–0 Cambridge United FC D 2023-09-23 Cambridge United FC 1–1 Port Vale FC D 2023-09-16 Wigan Athletic FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC L

Shrewsbury Town FC Form

2023-10-14 Cambridge United FC 1–1 Shrewsbury Town FC D 2023-10-07 Shrewsbury Town FC 1–0 Northampton Town FC W 2023-10-03 Oxford United FC 3–0 Shrewsbury Town FC L 2023-09-30 Shrewsbury Town FC 0–0 Charlton Athletic FC D 2023-09-23 Leyton Orient FC 1–0 Shrewsbury Town FC L 2023-09-16 Shrewsbury Town FC 0–2 Bristol Rovers FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.22 Cambridge United FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.35 Shrewsbury Town FC xG

I would bet for: Cambridge United FC or Shrewsbury Town FC 71%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

Cambridge United FC35% Draw29% Shrewsbury Town FC36%

Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes53% 0% No47%

Avg goals/match: 2.57

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	90%	10%
± 1.5	73%	27%
± 2.5	47%	53%
± 3.5	26%	74%
± 4.5	13%	87%

Double Chance

Cambridge United FC or Draw

64%

Draw or Shrewsbury Town FC

65%

Cambridge United FC or Shrewsbury Town FC

71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Cambridge United FC24% Draw48% Shrewsbury Town FC28%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

Actual

0 – 0

9.7%

0 – 1

9.3%

1 – 0

8.2%

1 – 2

8.2%

2 – 1

7.4%

0 – 2

6.8%

2 – 0

5.5%

2 – 2

5.1%

1 – 3

3.7%

3 – 1

0 – 3

Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC

Handicap	Cambridge United FC covers	Push	Shrewsbury Town FC covers
-2.5	5%	—	95%
-2	5%	9%	86%
-1.5	14%	—	86%
-1	14%	18%	68%
-0.5	32%	—	68%
+0.5	62%	—	38%
+1	62%	20%	18%
+1.5	82%	—	18%
+2	82%	12%	7%
+2.5	93%	—	7%

Clean Sheet

Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet

27% ✓

Shrewsbury Town FC keeps clean sheet

30% ✓

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