Cambridge United vs Tranmere: result 4-2 and analysis
League TwoRegular Season - 28Kick-off on January 24, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
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What was the result of Cambridge United vs Tranmere?
Cambridge United won 4-2 on January 24, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 45′D. JonesTranmere
- 58′S. LaveryCambridge United
- 63′Charlie Jay WhitakerTranmere
- 67′K. WattsCambridge United
- 77′K. WattsCambridge United
- 90′B. KnightCambridge United
Official lineup for Cambridge United vs Tranmere
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Cambridge United
3-4-2-1- 9L. Appéré
- 11S. Kaikai
- 14B. Knight
- 7J. Brophy
- 38G. Hoddle
- 17P. Mpanzu
- 2L. Bennett
- 6K. Watts
- 23M. Jobe
- 26J. Gibbons
- 1J. Eastwood
Tranmere
3-4-1-2- 29J. Ironside
- 27D. Jones
- 18C. Jennings
- 14Jayden Joseph
- 8S. Finley
- 24B. Blacker
- 2C. Norman
- 3P. Brough
- 15W. Tamen
- 5N. Smith
- 13J. Murphy
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Cambridge United have 7 wins, 7 draws and 1 defeat; Tranmere have 6, 1 and 8.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2026 | Fleetwood Town(away) | 2-1 | League Two |
| Jan 10, 2026 | Birmingham(home) | 2-3 | FA Cup |
| Jan 1, 2026 | Walsall(home) | 2-0 | League Two |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Chesterfield(away) | 1-0 | League Two |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Gillingham(away) | 1-1 | League Two |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2026 | Walsall(home) | 1-3 | League Two |
| Jan 10, 2026 | Bromley(home) | 0-2 | League Two |
| Jan 1, 2026 | Harrogate Town(away) | 2-0 | League Two |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Barrow(home) | 1-3 | League Two |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Fleetwood Town(home) | 1-0 | League Two |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 0 Cambridge United wins, 4 draws, 2 Tranmere wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2025 | Tranmere 0-0 Cambridge United | League Two |
| Apr 5, 2021 | Tranmere 1-1 Cambridge United | League Two |
| Sep 26, 2020 | Cambridge United 0-0 Tranmere | League Two |
| Feb 16, 2019 | Cambridge United 0-0 Tranmere | League Two |
| Dec 8, 2018 | Tranmere 1-0 Cambridge United | League Two |
| Mar 17, 2015 | Cambridge United 1-2 Tranmere | League Two |
Last archived meeting: Tranmere vs Cambridge United on Sep 27, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Cambridge United score 1.3 and concede 0.7 goals per match over their last 15; Tranmere score 1.4 and concede 1.9.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge United | 1.3 | 0.7 | 8 | 7/15 | 4/15 |
| Tranmere | 1.4 | 1.9 | 3 | 10/15 | 12/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Tranmere | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
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