Charlton Athletic FC vs Cambridge United FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Refresh

League One · 2023-24

Charlton Athletic FC

2 – 2

Full Time

Cambridge United FC

Sat 9 Dec 2023 · 15:00 UTC The Valley 13,373 HT 45' · FT 45'

Alfie May 52' 1–0

Chem Campbell 61' 2–0

2–1 87' Gassan Ahadme

2–2 90+6' Gassan Ahadme pen

Overview

Match Preview

Charlton Athletic FC vs Cambridge United FC — League One at The Valley.

Charlton Athletic FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Cambridge United FC 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Thomas Kirk (England)
Assistant 1 Dan Cook
Assistant 2

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Lincoln City FC	46	103
2	Cardiff City FC	46	91
3	Bolton Wanderers FC	46	75
4	Exeter City FC	46	49
5	Port Vale FC	46	42
6	Rotherham United FC	46	41
7	Northampton Town FC	46	35
8	Huddersfield Town AFC	1	3
9	Stockport County FC	1	3
10	Bradford City AFC	1	3
11	Luton Town FC	1	3
12	Cambridge United FC	1	3
13	Mansfield Town FC	1	3
14	Sheffield Wednesday FC	1	3
15	Bromley FC	1	3
16	Oxford United FC	1	1
17	Milton Keynes Dons FC	1	1
18	Stevenage FC	1	1
19	Wycombe Wanderers FC	1	1
20	Blackpool FC	1	1
21	Burton Albion FC	1	1
22	Leicester City FC	1	1
23	Notts County FC	1	1
24	Reading FC	1	0
25	Wigan Athletic FC	1	0
26	Doncaster Rovers FC	1	0
27	Leyton Orient FC	1	0
28	Barnsley FC	1	0
29	Plymouth Argyle FC	1	0
30	Peterborough United FC	1	0
31	AFC Wimbledon	1	0

Head-to-Head

Charlton Athletic FC 7 games · Avg 2.4 goals Cambridge United FC

Last 5 meetings

2023-12-09 Charlton Athletic FC 2–2 Cambridge United FC 2023-03-18 Cambridge United FC 1–2 Charlton Athletic FC 2022-08-20 Charlton Athletic FC 1–1 Cambridge United FC 2022-04-19 Cambridge United FC 0–2 Charlton Athletic FC

Recent Form

Charlton Athletic FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
09 Dec	Cambridge United FC	H	2–2	D
02 Dec	Gillingham FC	A	0–2	L
28 Nov	Cheltenham Town FC	H	2–1	W
25 Nov	Carlisle United FC	A	1–1	D
15 Nov	Cray Valley Paper Mills FC	A	6–1	W
11 Nov	Portsmouth FC	A	2–2	D

Cambridge United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
09 Dec	Charlton Athletic FC	A	2–2	D
02 Dec	Fleetwood Town FC	H	4–0	W
28 Nov	Lincoln City FC	H	0–3	L
25 Nov	Northampton Town FC	A	1–2	L
11 Nov	Peterborough United FC	A	0–5	L
04 Nov	Bracknell Town FC	H	2–1	W

Key Stats

71% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)

43% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

0% Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cambridge United FC

0-15

1/–

16-30

–/–

31-45

1/–

46-60

1/–

61-75

–/2

76+

–/–

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Charlton Athletic FC and Cambridge United FC get this one started.
5' 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.
10' Cambridge United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
15' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
25' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Mark Bonner will be considering his options from the bench.
30' The 28-year-old Corey Blackett-Taylor has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
35' Cambridge United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
40' The energy levels are beginning to show. Michael Appleton might look to freshen things up shortly.
45' Alfie May is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Charlton Athletic FC so far.
46' The whistle greets Henry Rylah as he departs to be replaced by Daniel Kanu.
51' Ashley Maynard-Brewer has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 378 appearances.
52' Charlton Athletic FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Alfie May on 52.
57' The home supporters are growing impatient. Charlton Athletic FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
61' Chem Campbell does the damage! The net is bulging and Charlton Athletic FC surge ahead!
66' Charlton Athletic FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
68' Sullay Kaikai makes way for John-Kymani Gordon at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cambridge United FC.
69' The supporters are chanting for George Thomas. He replaces Paul Digby on 69 minute.
74' Charlton Athletic FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cambridge United FC backline.
79' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 79 minutes.
80' Cambridge United FC make a change. James Brophy trudges off to be replaced by Jack Lankester on 80 minutes.
82' Corey Blackett-Taylor makes way for Tyreece Campbell at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from Charlton Athletic FC.
87' Assisted by George Thomas with the perfectly-timed delivery and Gassan Ahadme makes no mistake. 2-1!
88' Charlton Athletic FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Micah Mbick is hanging Chem Campbell on the field on 88 minute.
90' A change in the Charlton Athletic FC ranks — Alfie May exits the field as Deji Elerewe enters on 90.
It finishes all square. Charlton Athletic FC and Cambridge United FC share the spoils 2-2.

Lineups

Charlton Athletic FC Lineups

Starting XI

18
Tennai Watson
3
Terell Thomas
10
Scott Fraser
17
Tayo Edun
6
Michael Hector
23
Corey Blackett-Taylor ↓ Tyreece Campbell 82'
9
Alfie May ↓ Deji Elerewe 90'
4
George Dobson
1
Ashley Maynard-Brewer
27
Chem Campbell ↓ Micah Mbick 88'
36
Henry Rylah ↓ Daniel Kanu 46'

Bench

40
Sam Walker
25
Louie Watson
20
Tyreece Campbell ↑ 82'
29
Daniel Kanu ↑ 46'
32
Nathan Asiimwe
26
Deji Elerewe ↑ 90'
42
Micah Mbick ↑ 88'

Coach Michael Appleton

Cambridge United FC Lineups

Starting XI

7
James Brophy ↓ Jack Lankester 80'
14
Sullay Kaikai ↓ John-Kymani Gordon 68'
21
Elias Kachunga ↓ Adam May 90'
5
Michael Morrison
24
Jordan Cousins
3
Danny Andrew
1
Jack Stevens
4
Paul Digby ↓ George Thomas 69'
15
Jubril Okedina
23
Gassan Ahadme
2
Liam Bennett

Bench

10
Jack Lankester ↑ 80'
6
Ryan Bennett
8
George Thomas ↑ 69'
19
Adam May ↑ 90'
27
John-Kymani Gordon ↑ 68'
25
Will Mannion
20
Brandon Haunstrup

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

2023-12-09 Charlton Athletic FC 2–2 Cambridge United FC D 2023-12-02 Gillingham FC 2–0 Charlton Athletic FC L 2023-11-28 Charlton Athletic FC 2–1 Cheltenham Town FC W 2023-11-25 Carlisle United FC 1–1 Charlton Athletic FC D 2023-11-15 Cray Valley Paper Mills FC 1–6 Charlton Athletic FC W 2023-11-11 Portsmouth FC 2–2 Charlton Athletic FC D

Cambridge United FC Form

2023-12-09 Charlton Athletic FC 2–2 Cambridge United FC D 2023-12-02 Cambridge United FC 4–0 Fleetwood Town FC W 2023-11-28 Cambridge United FC 0–3 Lincoln City FC L 2023-11-25 Northampton Town FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC L 2023-11-11 Peterborough United FC 5–0 Cambridge United FC L 2023-11-04 Cambridge United FC 2–1 Bracknell Town FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.76 Charlton Athletic FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.17 Cambridge United FC xG

I would bet for: Both teams to score 57% + Over 2.5 goals 55%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

Charlton Athletic FC51% Draw25% Cambridge United FC24%

Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes57% 0% No43%

Avg goals/match: 2.93

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	93%	7%
± 1.5	79%	21%
± 2.5	55%	45%
± 3.5	34%	66%
± 4.5	18%	82%

Double Chance

Charlton Athletic FC or Draw

76%

Draw or Cambridge United FC

49%

Charlton Athletic FC or Cambridge United FC

75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Charlton Athletic FC36% Draw44% Cambridge United FC20%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

11.9%

2 – 1

9.3%

1 – 0

8.6%

2 – 0

8.1%

0 – 0

7.1%

1 – 2

6.2%

2 – 2

Actual

3 – 1

5.5%

0 – 1

5.4%

3 – 0

4.7%

0 – 2

3.6%

3 – 2

3.3%

Asian Handicap — Charlton Athletic FC

Handicap	Charlton Athletic FC covers	Push	Cambridge United FC covers
-2.5	12%	—	88%
-2	12%	15%	72%
-1.5	28%	—	72%
-1	28%	22%	50%
-0.5	50%	—	50%
+0.5	76%	—	24%
+1	76%	14%	10%
+1.5	90%	—	10%
+2	90%	7%	3%
+2.5	97%	—	3%

Clean Sheet

Charlton Athletic FC keeps clean sheet

32% ✓

Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet

18% ✓

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