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

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League One · 2023-24

Northampton Town FC

2 – 1

Full Time

Cambridge United FC

Sat 25 Nov 2023 · 15:00 UTC Sixfields Stadium 6,929 HT 45' · FT 45'

Kieron Bowie 49' 1–0

Sam Hoskins 55' 2–0

2–1 77' Gassan Ahadme

Y 40' James Brophy

Shaun McWilliams 42' Y

Y 79' Paul Digby

YR 80' Paul Digby

Y 90' Danny Andrew

Overview

Match Preview

Northampton Town FC vs Cambridge United FC — League One at Sixfields Stadium.

Northampton Town FC 46 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
Cambridge United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Lewis Smith
Assistant 1 Darren Wilding
Assistant 2

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

Northampton Town FC 5 games · Avg 2.2 goals Cambridge United FC

Last 5 meetings

2023-11-25 Northampton Town FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC 2021-11-06 Northampton Town FC 2–2 Cambridge United FC

Recent Form

Northampton Town FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
25 Nov	Cambridge United FC	H	2–1	W
11 Nov	Burton Albion FC	H	2–0	W
04 Nov	Barrow AFC	H	1–3	L
31 Oct	Derby County FC	A	0–4	L
28 Oct	Bristol Rovers FC	A	1–2	L
24 Oct	Leyton Orient FC	H	2–2	D

Cambridge United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
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
31 Oct	Wycombe Wanderers FC	A	0–0	D
28 Oct	Carlisle United FC	H	1–0	W
24 Oct	Portsmouth FC	H	0–0	D

Key Stats

80% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)

40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' The wait is over. Cambridge United FC get us underway at Sixfields Stadium.
5' Fejiri Okenabirhie has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
20' Ryan Bennett is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Northampton Town FC tonight.
25' A quiet spell here at Sixfields Stadium. Northampton Town FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
30' It’s high time Jon Brady made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
35' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Mark Bonner will be considering his options from the bench.
40' A meaty challenge results in booking for James Brophy on 40.
42' The referee shows Northampton Town FC player a card on 42.
47' Northampton Town FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cambridge United FC backline.
49' Kieron Bowie does the damage! The net is bulging and Northampton Town FC surge ahead!
54' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Marc Leonard made 336 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
55' Sam Hoskins is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
60' 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.
63' A tactical swap from Cambridge United FC — George Thomas on, Adam May off on 63 minutes.
64' The Cambridge United FC bench stirs into life. Jack Lankester is withdrawn and Sullay Kaikai gets his opportunity.
69' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
71' Louis Appere is replacing Mitch Pinnock for the Northampton Town FC side.
76' Northampton Town FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cambridge United FC's shape.
77' Magnificent from Gassan Ahadme! That is 25 goals in 371 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
79' Poor challenge from Paul Digby. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
80' The referee calls foul for Paul Digby. He receives a card.
81' The crowd applauds Jordan Willis as he leaves the pitch. Akin Odimayo steps in for Northampton Town FC.
82' Northampton Town FC ring the changes. Kieron Bowie has done his job and it is now time for Tyreece Simpson to step up.
87' Cambridge United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
90' The referee has no hesitation. Danny Andrew is booked for Cambridge United FC — card on 90.
90' A change in the Northampton Town FC ranks — Marc Leonard exits the field as Emmanuel Monthe enters on 90.
Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-1 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Northampton Town FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

24
Ryan Haynes
12
Emmanuel Monthe ↑ 90'
9
Louis Appere ↑ 71'
22
Akin Odimayo ↑ 81'
16
Tyreece Simpson ↑ 82'
23
William Hondermarck
36
James Dadge

Coach Jon Brady

Cambridge United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Bonner

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Sam Hoskins	2
Kion Etete	1
Jack Iredale	1
Conor Masterson	1
Kieron Bowie	1
Gassan Ahadme	1
Jon Guthrie	1
Elias Kachunga	1

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

1.73 Northampton Town FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.11 Cambridge United FC xG

I would bet for: Both teams to score 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Northampton Town FC51% Draw26% Cambridge United FC23%

Actual: Northampton Town FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes55% 0% No45%

Avg goals/match: 2.84

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	92%	8%
± 1.5	77%	23%
± 2.5	53%	47%
± 3.5	32%	68%
± 4.5	16%	84%

Double Chance

Northampton Town FC or Draw

76%

Draw or Cambridge United FC

49%

Northampton Town FC or Cambridge United FC

74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Northampton Town FC36% Draw45% Cambridge United FC19%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

12.1%

2 – 1

Actual

1 – 0

9.3%

2 – 0

8.6%

0 – 0

7.7%

1 – 2

0 – 1

5.6%

3 – 1

5.4%

2 – 2

5.2%

3 – 0

4.9%

0 – 2

3.5%

3 – 2

3.1%

Asian Handicap — Northampton Town FC

Handicap	Northampton Town FC covers	Push	Cambridge United FC covers
-2.5	13%	—	87%
-2	13%	16%	72%
-1.5	28%	—	72%
-1	28%	22%	49%
-0.5	51%	—	49%
+0.5	77%	—	23%
+1	77%	14%	9%
+1.5	91%	—	9%
+2	91%	6%	3%
+2.5	97%	—	3%

Clean Sheet

Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet

34% ✓

Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet

19% ✓

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

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

Overview

Match Preview

Match Details

Standings

Head-to-Head

Recent Form

Key Stats

Events

Match Events

Lineups

Northampton Town FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Cambridge United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Head to Head

Northampton Town FC Form

Cambridge United FC Form

Predictions

Match Result

Both Teams to Score

Over / Under Goals

Double Chance

Half-Time Result

Correct Score

Asian Handicap — Northampton Town FC

Clean Sheet