Cambridge United vs Brighton U21: result 1-0 and analysis
EFL TrophySouthern - 1Kick-off on November 5, 2025 at 07:00 PM (UTC)Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
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What was the result of Cambridge United vs Brighton U21?
Cambridge United won 1-0 on November 5, 2025.
Goalscorers
- 6′A. MayorCambridge United
Official lineup for Cambridge United vs Brighton U21
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Cambridge United
- 10E. Kachunga
- 14B. Knight
- 15A. Mayor
- 17P. Mpanzu
- 27G. McConnell
- 38G. Hoddle
- 16Z. Rossi
- 22Z. Bradshaw
- 23M. Jobe
- 26J. Gibbons
- 25B. Hughes
Brighton U21
- 59J. Belmont
- 60A. West
- 79Y. Ibrahim
- 44S. Keogh
- 57Y. Owusu
- 69M. Hayden
- 75J. Middleton
- 46N. Atom
- 48B. Barclay
- 66C. Mackley
- 62Nils Ramming
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Cambridge United have 7 wins, 2 draws and 6 defeats; Brighton U21 have 5, 4 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2025 | Chester(home) | 3-0 | FA Cup |
| Oct 25, 2025 | Notts County(away) | 0-2 | League Two |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Barnet(away) | 2-3 | EFL Trophy |
| Oct 18, 2025 | Bromley(home) | 2-1 | League Two |
| Oct 11, 2025 | Shrewsbury(away) | 0-2 | League Two |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2025 | Leeds United U21(away) | 2-2 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Luton(away) | 1-3 | EFL Trophy |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Ipswich Town U21(away) | 1-3 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Truro City(away) | 0-3 | National League Cup |
| Oct 4, 2025 | Middlesbrough U21(home) | 1-1 | Premier League 2 Division One |
How many goals should we expect?
Cambridge United score 1.4 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Brighton U21 score 1.7 and concede 1.7.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge United | 1.4 | 1.1 | 3 | 7/15 | 7/15 |
| Brighton U21 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 2 | 10/15 | 11/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Cambridge United sit 2nd in EFL Trophy (6 points from 3 matches) and Brighton U21 sit 4th (1 point from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cambridge United | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| 4 | Brighton U21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
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