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

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League One · 2022-23

Shrewsbury Town FC

5 – 1

Full Time

Cambridge United FC

Sat 21 Jan 2023 · 15:00 UTC Montgomery Waters Meadow HT 45' · FT 45'

Y 12' Ben Worman

Y 19' Ryan Bennett

Y 32' Paul Digby

Y 45' Jubril Okedina

Overview

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Shrewsbury Town FC vs Cambridge United FC — League One at Montgomery Waters Meadow.

Shrewsbury Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Cambridge United FC 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)

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

Shrewsbury Town FC 9 games · Avg 3.0 goals Cambridge United FC

Last 5 meetings

2023-01-21 Shrewsbury Town FC 5–1 Cambridge United FC 2022-12-26 Cambridge United FC 2–1 Shrewsbury Town FC 2022-03-05 Cambridge United FC 0–0 Shrewsbury Town FC 2021-10-23 Shrewsbury Town FC 4–1 Cambridge United FC 2020-11-07 Cambridge United FC 0–2 Shrewsbury Town FC

Recent Form

Shrewsbury Town FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
21 Jan	Cambridge United FC	H	5–1	W
14 Jan	Burton Albion FC	A	4–0	W
07 Jan	Sunderland AFC	H	1–2	L
01 Jan	Fleetwood Town FC	H	0–3	L
29 Dec	Cheltenham Town FC	H	0–1	L
26 Dec	Cambridge United FC	A	1–2	L

Cambridge United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
21 Jan	Shrewsbury Town FC	A	1–5	L
07 Jan	Bristol Rovers FC	H	1–2	L
02 Jan	Sheffield Wednesday FC	A	0–5	L
30 Dec	Derby County FC	A	0–1	L
26 Dec	Shrewsbury Town FC	H	2–1	W
10 Dec	Plymouth Argyle FC	H	0–0	D

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)

56% 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' It’s Showtime! The match between Shrewsbury Town FC and Cambridge United FC is underway.
5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Shrewsbury Town FC and Cambridge United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
12' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ben Worman on 12.
17' It is a cagey affair so far. Shrewsbury Town FC in their trying to find a way past Cambridge United FC's compact .
19' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ryan Bennett on 19.
24' Cambridge United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
29' The 36-year-old Ryan Bennett has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
32' The referee calls foul for Paul Digby. He receives a Yellow card.
33' Luke Leahy adds to his 0 season tally! Shrewsbury Town FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
38' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Shrewsbury Town FC and Cambridge United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
43' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
45' Jubril Okedina is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
50' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jordan Shipley makes it 2-0.
55' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
57' Matthew Pennington doubles the advantage! 3-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
62' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
64' Fresh legs for Cambridge United FC! Jack Lankester comes on to replace Harvey Knibbs.
68' The supporters are chanting for Tom Bayliss. He replaces Carl Winchester on 68 minute.
69' What a strike from Joe Ironside! The score is 3-1.
71' Goal! Christian Saydee scores his 12 goal in 335 matches.
74' Ryan Bowman has so much to prove this time. He replaces Robert Street on 74 minute.
76' The supporters are chanting for Greg Taylor. He replaces Ryan Bennett on 76 minute.
81' Over 81 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
82' Shrewsbury Town FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tom Bloxham is hanging Christian Saydee on the field on 82 minute.
87' Shrewsbury Town FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cambridge United FC's shape.
Shrewsbury Town FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Shrewsbury Town FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

15
Rekeil Pyke
17
Elliott Bennett ↑ 82'
13
Harry Burgoyne
20
Tom Bayliss ↑ 68'
9
Ryan Bowman ↑ 74'
18
Tom Bloxham ↑ 82'
30
Josh Barlow

Coach Steve Cotterill

Cambridge United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Bonner

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Luke Leahy	3
Ryan Bowman	3
Lyle Taylor	2
Christian Saydee	2
Shayne Lavery	2
Taylor Perry	1
Charlie Daniels	1
Michael Morrison	1

Head to Head

Shrewsbury Town FC Form

2023-01-21 Shrewsbury Town FC 5–1 Cambridge United FC W 2023-01-14 Burton Albion FC 0–4 Shrewsbury Town FC W 2023-01-07 Shrewsbury Town FC 1–2 Sunderland AFC L 2023-01-01 Shrewsbury Town FC 0–3 Fleetwood Town FC L 2022-12-29 Shrewsbury Town FC 0–1 Cheltenham Town FC L 2022-12-26 Cambridge United FC 2–1 Shrewsbury Town FC L

Cambridge United FC Form

2023-01-21 Shrewsbury Town FC 5–1 Cambridge United FC L 2023-01-07 Cambridge United FC 1–2 Bristol Rovers FC L 2023-01-02 Sheffield Wednesday FC 5–0 Cambridge United FC L 2022-12-30 Derby County FC 1–0 Cambridge United FC L 2022-12-26 Cambridge United FC 2–1 Shrewsbury Town FC W 2022-12-10 Cambridge United FC 0–0 Plymouth Argyle FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

2.07 Shrewsbury Town FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.03 Cambridge United FC xG

I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 59% + Shrewsbury Town FC to win 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Shrewsbury Town FC59% Draw23% Cambridge United FC18%

Actual: Shrewsbury Town FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes56% 0% No44%

Avg goals/match: 3.1

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	94%	6%
± 1.5	81%	19%
± 2.5	59%	41%
± 3.5	37%	63%
± 4.5	20%	80%

Double Chance

Shrewsbury Town FC or Draw

81%

Draw or Cambridge United FC

41%

Shrewsbury Town FC or Cambridge United FC

77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Shrewsbury Town FC43% Draw42% Cambridge United FC15%

Actual: Shrewsbury Town FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–1 not predicted

5 – 1

Actual

1 – 1

10.4%

2 – 0

9.6%

2 – 1

9.6%

1 – 0

8.8%

3 – 1

6.6%

3 – 0

6.5%

0 – 0

6.1%

2 – 2

4.9%

1 – 2

4.7%

0 – 1

3.9%

4 – 1

3.5%

3 – 2

3.4%

Asian Handicap — Shrewsbury Town FC

Handicap	Shrewsbury Town FC covers	Push	Cambridge United FC covers
-2.5	19%	—	81%
-2	19%	18%	63%
-1.5	37%	—	63%
-1	37%	23%	40%
-0.5	60%	—	40%
+0.5	83%	—	17%
+1	83%	11%	6%
+1.5	94%	—	6%
+2	94%	5%	2%
+2.5	98%	—	2%

Clean Sheet

Shrewsbury Town FC keeps clean sheet

36% ✓

Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet

14% ✓

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