Cambridge United vs Walsall: result 2-0 and analysis
EFL Trophy2nd RoundKick-off on November 30, 2021 at 07:00 PM (UTC)Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
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What was the result of Cambridge United vs Walsall?
Cambridge United won 2-0 on November 30, 2021.
Goalscorers
- 18′S. SmithCambridge United (pen.)
- 80′S. TraceyCambridge United
Official lineup for Cambridge United vs Walsall
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Cambridge United
4-4-2- 10S. Smith
- 26H. Knibbs
- 23J. Lankester
- 16J. Weir
- 27B. Worman
- 28L. Bennett
- 22L. Simper
- 3J. Iredale
- 15J. Okedina
- 24C. Masterson
- 13K. McKenzie-Lyle
Walsall
4-2-3-1- 15K. Phillips
- 28T. Shade
- 9C. Wilkinson
- 17J. Earing
- 10E. Osadebe
- 8L. Kinsella
- 21Otis Khan
- 6E. Monthe
- 2H. White
- 5A. Taylor
- 1J. Rose
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Cambridge United have 3 wins, 6 draws and 6 defeats; Walsall have 5, 5 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2021 | Sunderland(home) | 1-2 | League One |
| Nov 23, 2021 | Wigan(home) | 2-2 | League One |
| Nov 20, 2021 | Rotherham(away) | 1-3 | League One |
| Nov 16, 2021 | Northampton(home) | 3-1 | FA Cup |
| Nov 13, 2021 | Milton Keynes Dons(away) | 1-4 | League One |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2021 | Carlisle(away) | 0-1 | League Two |
| Nov 23, 2021 | Port Vale(away) | 1-0 | League Two |
| Nov 20, 2021 | Rochdale(home) | 0-0 | League Two |
| Nov 13, 2021 | Harrogate Town(home) | 1-3 | League Two |
| Nov 10, 2021 | Forest Green(home) | 0-2 | EFL Trophy |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 3 meetings: 2 Cambridge United wins, 0 draws, 1 Walsall win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2021 | Cambridge United 1-0 Walsall | League Two |
| Oct 27, 2020 | Walsall 0-2 Cambridge United | League Two |
| Nov 16, 2019 | Walsall 2-1 Cambridge United | League Two |
Last archived meeting: Cambridge United vs Walsall on Mar 6, 2021
How many goals should we expect?
Cambridge United score 1.3 and concede 1.8 goals per match over their last 15; Walsall score 1.1 and concede 1.1.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge United | 1.3 | 1.8 | 2 | 11/15 | 9/15 |
| Walsall | 1.1 | 1.1 | 5 | 8/15 | 7/15 |
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 Walsall sit 2nd (5 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cambridge UnitedGroup 16 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| 2 | WalsallGroup 11 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
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