Northampton vs Cambridge United: result 0-2 and analysis
EFL TrophyGroup Stage - 4Kick-off on September 20, 2022 at 06:00 PM (UTC)Sixfields Stadium, Northampton, East Midlands
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What was the result of Northampton vs Cambridge United?
Cambridge United won 0-2 on September 20, 2022.
Goalscorers
- 68′F. OkenabirhieCambridge United
- 77′F. OkenabirhieCambridge United
Official lineup for Northampton vs Cambridge United
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Northampton
4-2-3-1- 21J. Eppiah
- 30J. Connor
- 28M. Ngwa
- 27P. Abimbola
- 20H. Lintott
- 34L. Cross
- 8B. Fox
- 25J. Tomlinson
- 35M. Dyche
- 24R. Haynes
- 23J. Maxted
Cambridge United
4-2-3-1- 17S. Janneh
- 20F. Okenabirhie
- 9J. Ironside
- 14J. Lankester
- 7J. Brophy
- 22L. Simper
- 16Z. Rossi
- 2G. Williams
- 8L. O'Neil
- 6L. Jones
- 25W. Mannion
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Northampton have 7 wins, 2 draws and 6 defeats; Cambridge United have 5, 1 and 9.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2022 | Rochdale(home) | 3-0 | League Two |
| Sep 13, 2022 | AFC Wimbledon(away) | 2-0 | League Two |
| Sep 3, 2022 | Barrow(home) | 3-1 | League Two |
| Aug 30, 2022 | Ipswich(away) | 0-6 | EFL Trophy |
| Aug 27, 2022 | Doncaster(home) | 0-1 | League Two |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2022 | Barnsley(home) | 0-3 | League One |
| Sep 13, 2022 | Cheltenham(away) | 1-2 | League One |
| Sep 3, 2022 | Lincoln(home) | 2-0 | League One |
| Aug 30, 2022 | Arsenal U21(home) | 0-2 | EFL Trophy |
| Aug 27, 2022 | Burton Albion(home) | 4-3 | League One |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Northampton wins, 2 draws, 2 Cambridge United wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2021 | Cambridge United 3-1 Northampton | FA Cup |
| Nov 6, 2021 | Northampton 2-2 Cambridge United | FA Cup |
| Jul 31, 2021 | Cambridge United 0-0 Northampton | Friendlies Clubs |
| Oct 26, 2019 | Northampton 2-0 Cambridge United | League Two |
| Oct 8, 2019 | Cambridge United 0-1 Northampton | EFL Trophy |
| Jan 19, 2019 | Cambridge United 3-2 Northampton | League Two |
Last archived meeting: Cambridge United vs Northampton on Nov 16, 2021
How many goals should we expect?
Northampton score 1.6 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Cambridge United score 1.1 and concede 1.9.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton | 1.6 | 1.7 | 2 | 9/15 | 11/15 |
| Cambridge United | 1.1 | 1.9 | 3 | 8/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Northampton sit 1st in EFL Trophy (9 points from 3 matches) and Cambridge United sit 2nd (6 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NorthamptonGroup 11 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 9 |
| 2 | Cambridge UnitedGroup 16 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
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