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Cambridge United vs Macclesfield: result 2-2 and analysis

League TwoRegular Season - 12Kick-off on October 5, 2019 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Cambridge United
2-2
Macclesfield

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What was the result of Cambridge United vs Macclesfield?

Cambridge United and Macclesfield drew 2-2 on October 5, 2019.

Goalscorers

  • 13′J. RolesCambridge United
  • 65′T. ArchibaldMacclesfield
  • 68′A. GnahouaMacclesfield
  • 78′S. SmithCambridge United

Official lineup for Cambridge United vs Macclesfield

The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.

Cambridge United

3-5-2
  1. 20S. Smith
  2. 18Marc Richards
  1. 7L. Hannant
  2. 30J. Roles
  3. 22P. Lewis
  4. 19R. Lambe
  5. 16H. Darling
  1. 2K. Knoyle
  2. 4G. Taft
  3. 34Elliott Ward
  1. 1D. Mitov

Macclesfield

3-4-1-2
  1. 7A. Gnahoua
  2. 14C. Kirby
  1. 11T. Archibald
  1. 20E. Osadebe
  2. 8J. Harris
  3. 19V. Gomis
  4. 3E. Clarke
  1. 12M. Welch-Hayes
  2. 6T. Vassell
  3. 5F. Kelleher
  1. 1O. Evans
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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Cambridge United have 4 wins, 5 draws and 6 defeats; Macclesfield have 4, 6 and 5.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Cambridge United
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Sep 28, 2019Stevenage(away)1-1League Two
Sep 21, 2019Swindon Town(home)0-1League Two
Sep 17, 2019Mansfield Town(away)4-0League Two
Sep 14, 2019Crewe(away)3-2League Two
Sep 7, 2019Forest Green(home)0-1League Two
Macclesfield
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Sep 28, 2019Colchester(home)1-1League Two
Sep 24, 2019Port Vale(home)2-3EFL Trophy
Sep 21, 2019Grimsby(away)0-1League Two
Sep 17, 2019Newport County(home)1-1League Two
Sep 14, 2019Swindon Town(away)0-3League Two

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 4 Cambridge United wins, 1 draw, 1 Macclesfield win.

DateScoreCompetition
May 4, 2019Macclesfield 1-1 Cambridge UnitedLeague Two
Oct 27, 2018Cambridge United 1-0 MacclesfieldLeague Two
Apr 1, 2014Macclesfield 0-1 Cambridge UnitedNational League
Dec 10, 2013Cambridge United 3-0 MacclesfieldNational League
Apr 20, 2013Macclesfield 2-1 Cambridge UnitedNational League
Nov 10, 2012Cambridge United 2-0 MacclesfieldNational League

Last archived meeting: Macclesfield vs Cambridge United on May 4, 2019

How many goals should we expect?

Cambridge United score 1.1 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; Macclesfield score 1.1 and concede 1.2.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Cambridge United1.11.438/157/15
Macclesfield1.11.238/157/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

2025-26 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
3Cambridge United4622168663382

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The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

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