Northampton vs Cambridge United: result 2-2 and analysis
League TwoRegular Season - 3Kick-off on August 18, 2018 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Sixfields Stadium, Northampton, East Midlands
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What was the result of Northampton vs Cambridge United?
Northampton and Cambridge United drew 2-2 on August 18, 2018.
Goalscorers
- 58′K. van VeenNorthampton
- 70′G. MarisCambridge United
- 76′K. van VeenNorthampton
- 86′G. DeeganCambridge United
Official lineup for Northampton vs Cambridge United
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Northampton
- 7S. Hoskins
- 9A. Williams
- 10K. van Veen
- 8S. Foley
- 11D. Powell
- 22M. Crooks
- 3David Buchanan
- 4H. Odoffin
- 6A. Taylor
- 16A. Pierre
- 1D. Cornell
Cambridge United
- 10A. Azeez
- 14Jabo Ibehre
- 6G. Deegan
- 8L. O'Neil
- 18G. Maris
- 19R. Lambe
- 2B. Halliday
- 3J. Carroll
- 4G. Taft
- 16H. Darling
- 13D. Mitov
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Northampton have 2 wins, 6 draws and 7 defeats; Cambridge United 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2018 | Wycombe(away) | 1-1 | League Cup |
| Aug 11, 2018 | Carlisle(away) | 2-2 | League Two |
| Aug 4, 2018 | Lincoln(home) | 0-1 | League Two |
| May 5, 2018 | Oldham(home) | 2-2 | League One |
| Apr 28, 2018 | Walsall(away) | 0-1 | League One |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2018 | Newport County(home) | 1-4 | League Cup |
| Aug 11, 2018 | Notts County(home) | 3-2 | League Two |
| Aug 4, 2018 | Port Vale(away) | 0-3 | League Two |
| May 5, 2018 | Port Vale(home) | 5-0 | League Two |
| Apr 28, 2018 | Newport County(away) | 1-2 | League Two |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 5 meetings: 0 Northampton wins, 2 draws, 3 Cambridge United wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2017 | Northampton 1-1 Cambridge United | EFL Trophy |
| Mar 12, 2016 | Northampton 1-1 Cambridge United | League Two |
| Oct 17, 2015 | Cambridge United 2-1 Northampton | League Two |
| Apr 6, 2015 | Northampton 0-1 Cambridge United | League Two |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Cambridge United 2-1 Northampton | League Two |
Last archived meeting: Northampton vs Cambridge United on Aug 29, 2017
How many goals should we expect?
Northampton score 0.8 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Cambridge United score 1.7 and concede 1.7.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton | 0.8 | 1.7 | 2 | 6/15 | 6/15 |
| Cambridge United | 1.7 | 1.7 | 3 | 10/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Northampton | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 10 |
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