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 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

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

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

Events

Match Events

0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Montgomery Waters Meadow!
5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Shrewsbury Town FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
10' Shrewsbury Town FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
12' A moment of madness from Ben Worman on 12 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Cambridge United FC will be frustrated.
17' Shrewsbury Town 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.
19' It’s a booking for Cambridge United FC player. Ryan Bennett gets a Yellow card.
24' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
29' The 34-year-old Chey Dunkley has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
32' That is a Yellow card for Cambridge United FC. Paul Digby will be fuming at that decision.
33' Luke Leahy makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Shrewsbury Town FC are in front.
38' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
43' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jubril Okedina on 45 minutes.
50' Brilliant from the ! Jordan Shipley makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 45.
55' 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 Ben Worman suffering a number of foals already.
57' Magnificent from Matthew Pennington! That is 15 goals in 358 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
62' Cambridge United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
64' A tactical swap from Cambridge United FC — Jack Lankester on, Harvey Knibbs off on 64 minutes.
68' The supporters are chanting for Tom Bayliss. He replaces Carl Winchester on 68 minute.
69' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Joe Ironside makes no mistake. 3-1!
71' What composure from Christian Saydee! The England international strokes it home. 4-1.
74' Ryan Bowman is replacing Robert Street for the Shrewsbury Town FC side.
76' A change in the Cambridge United FC ranks — Ryan Bennett exits the field as Greg Taylor enters on 76.
81' England international Will Mannion has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
82' It is a substitution in Shrewsbury Town FC team. Christian Saydee is replaced by Tom Bloxham on 82 minute.
87' It looks like no one’s ball. Shrewsbury Town FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 5-1 draw is a fair result on the day.

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
Charlie Daniels	1
Michael Morrison	1
Daniel Udoh	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.