Portsmouth FC vs Cambridge United FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Portsmouth FC vs Cambridge United FC — League One at Fratton Park.
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Cambridge United FC 14 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 14 | 26 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Reading FC | 14 | 22 |
| 7 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 8 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 13 | 20 |
| 10 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 11 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 13 | 18 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 14 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon | 13 | 13 |
| 19 | Blackpool FC | 12 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic FC | 14 | 11 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 12 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | Cambridge United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Sep | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Aug | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Aug | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Aug | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Aug | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Sep | Lincoln City FC | H | 1–5 | L |
| 28 Aug | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Aug | Burton Albion FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 17 Aug | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Aug | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
7%
Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
Cambridge United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cambridge United FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
2/4
46-60
6/3
61-75
4/5
76+
7/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cambridge United FC
| Ben Knight | 4 G | 2 A |
| Shayne Lavery | 3 G | 2 A |
| Sullay Kaikai | 3 G | 1 A |
| Gassan Ahadme | 3 G | |
| Zak Bradshaw | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Portsmouth FC and Cambridge United FC get this one started.
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Portsmouth FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' Cambridge United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 20' 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.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 30' Joe Ironside needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 35' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 38' GOAL! Joe Ironside scores on 38.
- 43' Portsmouth FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 48' It’s a booking for Portsmouth FC player. Shaun Williams gets a Yellow card.
- 53' A quiet spell here at Fratton Park. Cambridge United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 58' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 59' Fresh legs for Portsmouth FC! John Marquis comes on to replace Ellis Harrison.
- 64' Portsmouth FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cambridge United FC backline.
- 67' Fresh legs for Portsmouth FC! George Hirst comes on to replace Paul Downing.
- 69' What composure from Liam O'Neil! The Wales international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 74' Fresh legs for Cambridge United FC! Sam Smith comes on to replace Joe Ironside.
- 76' What a moment for Ronan Curtis! That strike on 76 puts his side firmly in control.
- 78' Cambridge United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 78.
- 83' Both keepers have barely been tested. Portsmouth FC and Cambridge United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 86' A moment of madness from Paul Digby on 86 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Cambridge United FC will be frustrated.
- 87' Another substitution for Cambridge United FC to replace Shilow Tracey by Harrison Dunk on 87 minute.
- 87' Cambridge United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 90' Portsmouth FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- The points are shared — Portsmouth FC 1-2 Cambridge United FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 11
- 15
- 6
- 8
- 10
-
17
Ellis Harrison ↓ John Marquis 59'
-
26
Paul Downing ↓ George Hirst 67'
- 20
- 1
-
27
Miguel Azeez ↓ Louis Thompson 59'
Bench
- 35
- 18
-
23
Louis Thompson ↑ 59'
- 13
-
9
John Marquis ↑ 59'
- 21
-
19
George Hirst ↑ 67'
Coach
Danny Cowley
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 2
- 1
- 8
- 4
- 6
- 19
-
9
Joe Ironside ↓ Sam Smith 74'
- 3
- 24
-
18
Shilow Tracey ↓ Harrison Dunk 87'
Bench
- 23
- 16
-
10
Sam Smith ↑ 74'
-
11
Harrison Dunk ↑ 87'
- 26
- 13
- 15
Coach
Mark Bonner
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Ronan Curtis | 2 |
| Joe Ironside | 2 |
| Yengi Kusini | 1 |
| Myles Peart-Harris | 1 |
| Abu Kamara | 1 |
| Danny Andrew | 1 |
| Liam O'Neil | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
2021-09-18
Portsmouth FC
1–2
Cambridge United FC
L
2021-09-11
Milton Keynes Dons FC
1–0
Portsmouth FC
L
2021-08-28
Wigan Athletic FC
1–0
Portsmouth FC
L
2021-08-21
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–0
Portsmouth FC
D
2021-08-17
Portsmouth FC
1–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
2021-08-14
Portsmouth FC
2–0
Crewe Alexandra FC
W
Cambridge United FC Form
2021-09-18
Portsmouth FC
1–2
Cambridge United FC
W
2021-09-11
Cambridge United FC
1–5
Lincoln City FC
L
2021-08-28
Cambridge United FC
1–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2021-08-21
Cambridge United FC
3–0
Burton Albion FC
W
2021-08-17
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–1
Cambridge United FC
D
2021-08-14
Accrington Stanley FC
2–1
Cambridge United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.24
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.33
Cambridge United FC xG
I would bet for:
Portsmouth FC or Cambridge United FC 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cambridge United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Cambridge United FC
66%
Portsmouth FC or Cambridge United FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cambridge United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 0
9.7%
0 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
8.5%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
3.2%
0 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Cambridge United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 19% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 20% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.