Charlton Athletic FC vs Cambridge United FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Charlton Athletic FC vs Cambridge United FC — League One at The Valley, Charlton.
- Charlton Athletic FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Cambridge United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | Cambridge United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Aug | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 13 Aug | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Aug | Derby County FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Jul | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Apr | Ipswich Town FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Aug | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 13 Aug | Exeter City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Aug | Oxford United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Jul | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Apr | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at The Valley, Charlton. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 6' The referee shows Cambridge United FC player a Yellow card on 6.
- 7' Jubril Okedina was booked on 7.
- 12' Cambridge United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 17' Jubril Okedina is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Charlton Athletic FC so far.
- 22' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Sam Smith made 366 appearances and scored 62 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 27' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Charlton Athletic FC and Cambridge United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 32' It looks surprising Charlton Athletic FC does not make any changes. Joseph Wollacott has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 37' Charlton Athletic FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cambridge United FC's shape.
- 41' The deadlock is broken! Scott Fraser gets on the scoresheet on 41 minutes.
- 46' It is a cagey affair so far. Charlton Athletic FC in their trying to find a way past Cambridge United FC's compact .
- 51' Cambridge United FC have won 193 goals from 191 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 56' 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.
- 60' Harvey Knibbs does the damage! The net is bulging and Cambridge United FC surge ahead!
- 62' Another change for Charlton Athletic FC made on 62 minute. Jesuran Rak-Sakyi leaves to be changed by Corey Blackett-Taylor.
- 64' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Shilow Tracey on 64 minutes.
- 67' The referee calls foul for Sean Clare. He receives a Yellow card.
- 72' Charlton Athletic FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Miles Leaburn is hanging Charlie Kirk on the field on 72 minute.
- 77' The home supporters are growing impatient. Charlton Athletic FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 81' The crowd applauds Corey Blackett-Taylor as he leaves the pitch. Aaron Henry steps in for Charlton Athletic FC.
- 86' It is a substitution in Cambridge United FC team. Shilow Tracey is replaced by Joe Ironside on 86 minute.
- 90' Time for substitution for Cambridge United FC. Harvey Knibbs is replaced by Jack Lankester.
- 1-1 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Charlton Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
-
21
Scott Fraser ↓ Jack Payne 72'
- 28
- 6
- 4
- 10
-
14
Charlie Kirk ↓ Miles Leaburn 72'
- 9
- 24
- 17
- 1
Bench
- 13
-
23
Corey Blackett-Taylor ↑ 62'
-
19
Jack Payne ↑ 72'
- 5
- 32
-
33
Miles Leaburn ↑ 72'
Coach
Ben Garner
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 2
- 10
- 1
- 11
- 4
- 6
- 19
-
26
Harvey Knibbs ↓ Jack Lankester 90'
-
18
Shilow Tracey ↓ Joe Ironside 86'
- 15
Bench
- 3
- 17
-
14
Jack Lankester ↑ 90'
- 8
-
9
Joe Ironside ↑ 86'
- 16
- 25
Coach
Mark Bonner
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Miles Leaburn | 2 |
| Gassan Ahadme | 2 |
| Tyreece Campbell | 2 |
| Lloyd Jones | 1 |
| Alfie May | 1 |
| Chem Campbell | 1 |
| Connor Wickham | 1 |
| Conor Washington | 1 |
Head to Head
Charlton Athletic FC Form
2022-08-20
Charlton Athletic FC
1–1
Cambridge United FC
D
2022-08-16
Charlton Athletic FC
5–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2022-08-13
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–0
Charlton Athletic FC
L
2022-08-06
Charlton Athletic FC
1–0
Derby County FC
W
2022-07-30
Accrington Stanley FC
2–2
Charlton Athletic FC
D
2022-04-30
Ipswich Town FC
4–0
Charlton Athletic FC
L
Cambridge United FC Form
2022-08-20
Charlton Athletic FC
1–1
Cambridge United FC
D
2022-08-16
Portsmouth FC
4–1
Cambridge United FC
L
2022-08-13
Cambridge United FC
2–1
Exeter City FC
W
2022-08-06
Oxford United FC
1–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2022-07-30
Cambridge United FC
1–0
Milton Keynes Dons FC
W
2022-04-30
Cambridge United FC
2–2
Cheltenham Town FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.65
Charlton Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.87
Cambridge United FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.52
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Charlton Athletic FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Cambridge United FC
47%
Charlton Athletic FC or Cambridge United FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Charlton Athletic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.4%
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
10.7%
0 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
9.2%
0 – 1
6%
3 – 0
5.8%
3 – 1
5.1%
1 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
4%
0 – 2
2.9%
4 – 0
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Charlton Athletic FC
| Handicap | Charlton Athletic FC covers | Push | Cambridge United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 17% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 24% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Charlton Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✓
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

