Cambridge United vs Cheltenham: result 1-0 and analysis
League TwoMatchday 1Kick-off on August 2, 2025 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
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What was the result of Cambridge United vs Cheltenham?
Cambridge United won 1-0 on August 2, 2025.
Goalscorers
- 59′L. AppéréCambridge United
Official lineup for Cambridge United vs Cheltenham
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Cambridge United
4-2-3-1- 9L. Appéré
- 11S. Kaikai
- 14B. Knight
- 7J. Brophy
- 21S. McLoughlin
- 4D. Ball
- 3B. Purrington
- 6K. Watts
- 5M. Morrison
- 2L. Bennett
- 1J. Eastwood
Cheltenham
4-2-3-1- 10G. Miller
- 22E. Archer
- 14R. Broom
- 11J. Thomas
- 8L. Young
- 4L. Kinsella
- 23T. Anderson
- 17S. Bennett
- 6R. Cundy
- 12D. Power
- 1J. Day
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Cambridge United have 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 defeats; Cheltenham have 6, 2 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2025 | Charlton(home) | 1-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 18, 2025 | Cardiff(away) | 1-5 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 15, 2025 | Braintree(away) | 3-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 8, 2025 | Northampton(home) | 3-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 5, 2025 | Cambridge City(away) | 3-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2025 | Bristol City(home) | 0-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Swansea(home) | 2-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 19, 2025 | Wycombe(home) | 0-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Evesham United(away) | 4-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 5, 2025 | Worcester City(away) | 0-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 0 Cambridge United wins, 1 draw, 5 Cheltenham wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2024 | Cheltenham 2-1 Cambridge United | EFL Trophy |
| Feb 10, 2024 | Cambridge United 0-1 Cheltenham | League One |
| Oct 21, 2023 | Cheltenham 1-0 Cambridge United | League One |
| Feb 14, 2023 | Cambridge United 1-2 Cheltenham | League One |
| Sep 13, 2022 | Cheltenham 2-1 Cambridge United | League One |
| Apr 30, 2022 | Cambridge United 2-2 Cheltenham | League One |
Last archived meeting: Cheltenham vs Cambridge United on Dec 10, 2024
How many goals should we expect?
Cambridge United score 1.4 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Cheltenham score 1.3 and concede 1.6.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge United | 1.4 | 1.3 | 3 | 10/15 | 9/15 |
| Cheltenham | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1 | 7/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Cheltenham | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 25 | 21 |
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