Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Portsmouth FC vs Cambridge United FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2022-23
Portsmouth FC
4 – 1
Full Time
Cambridge United FC
Tue 16 Aug 2022 · 18:45 UTC Fratton Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 3' Liam O'Neil
Y 45' Lloyd Jones
Y 64' Jubril Okedina

Overview

Match Preview

Portsmouth FC vs Cambridge United FC — League One at Fratton Park.

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

3
1
1
Portsmouth FC 5 games · Avg 2.6 goals Cambridge United FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-08-16 Portsmouth FC 4–1 Cambridge United FC 2021-09-18 Portsmouth FC 1–2 Cambridge United FC

Recent Form

Portsmouth FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Aug Cambridge United FC H 4–1 W
13 Aug Cheltenham Town FC A 2–0 W
06 Aug Lincoln City FC H 0–0 D
30 Jul Sheffield Wednesday FC A 3–3 D
30 Apr Sheffield Wednesday FC A 1–4 L
26 Apr Wigan Athletic FC H 3–2 W
Cambridge United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
23 Apr Sunderland AFC A 1–5 L

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
60% 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' The ball is rolling at Fratton Park. Portsmouth FC are looking to make home advantage count against Cambridge United FC.
  • 3' A meaty challenge results in booking for Liam O'Neil on 3.
  • 8' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 13' It is a cagey affair so far. Portsmouth FC in their trying to find a way past Cambridge United FC's compact .
  • 18' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Danny Cowley will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 23' It looks surprising Cambridge United FC does not make any changes. Jack Lankester has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 28' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Portsmouth FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 30' Magnificent from Joe Ironside! That is 19 goals in 10 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 35' Portsmouth FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 40' Portsmouth FC have won 530 goals from 375 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Lloyd Jones on 45 minutes.
  • 47' What a strike from Colby Bishop! The score is 1-1.
  • 52' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Dane Scarlett suffering a number of foals already.
  • 57' Brandon Haunstrop has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 60' What composure from Ronan Curtis! The Ireland international strokes it home. 2-1.
  • 63' Louis Thompson gets the nod from Portsmouth FC. He replaces Tom Lowery and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 64' Controversy at the stadium! Jubril Okedina argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 67' Time for substitution for Cambridge United FC. Liam O'Neil is replaced by Adam May.
  • 70' Goal! Michael Jacobs scores his 21 goal in 384 matches.
  • 72' Another substitution for Portsmouth FC to replace Colby Bishop by Joe Pigott on 72 minute.
  • 76' The Cambridge United FC bench stirs into life. Shilow Tracey is withdrawn and Saikou Janneh gets his opportunity.
  • 77' The England Connor Ogilvie breaks the deadlock on 77 minutes. 4-1!
  • 81' The whistle greets Joe Ironside as he departs to be replaced by Jack Lankester.
  • 86' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 90' Portsmouth FC ring the changes. Marlon Pack has done his job and it is now time for Jade Mingi to step up.
  • 4-1 the final result. Cambridge United FC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Portsmouth FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Danny Cowley

Cambridge United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Bonner

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ronan Curtis 2
Joe Ironside 2
Colby Bishop 2
Abu Kamara 1
Danny Andrew 1
Liam O'Neil 1
Connor Ogilvie 1
Michael Jacobs 1

Head to Head

2022-08-16 Portsmouth FC 4–1 Cambridge United FC 2021-09-18 Portsmouth FC 1–2 Cambridge United FC

Portsmouth FC Form

2022-08-16 Portsmouth FC 4–1 Cambridge United FC W 2022-08-13 Cheltenham Town FC 0–2 Portsmouth FC W 2022-08-06 Portsmouth FC 0–0 Lincoln City FC D 2022-07-30 Sheffield Wednesday FC 3–3 Portsmouth FC D 2022-04-30 Sheffield Wednesday FC 4–1 Portsmouth FC L 2022-04-26 Portsmouth FC 3–2 Wigan Athletic FC W

Cambridge United FC Form

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 2022-04-23 Sunderland AFC 5–1 Cambridge United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.05 Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08 Cambridge United FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 59% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Portsmouth FC57% Draw23% Cambridge United FC20%
Actual: Portsmouth FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 3.13
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 38%
62%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

Portsmouth FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Cambridge United FC
43%
Portsmouth FC or Cambridge United FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Portsmouth FC42% Draw42% Cambridge United FC16%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.5%
2 – 1
9.6%
2 – 0
9.1%
1 – 0
8.4%
3 – 1
6.5%
3 – 0
6.1%
0 – 0
6%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 2
5%
0 – 1
4%
3 – 2
3.6%
4 – 1
Actual

Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC

Handicap Portsmouth FC covers Push Cambridge United FC covers
-2.5 18% — 82%
-2 18% 18% 64%
-1.5 36% — 64%
-1 36% 22% 41%
-0.5 59% — 41%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 11% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✓
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
14% ✓

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