Cheltenham v Cambridge United result
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Cheltenham 0–5 Cambridge United — Cambridge United won this League One match.
The result
Cambridge United won 5–0 at Jonny-Rocks Stadium in League One on Tuesday 7 December. Cambridge United have scored in at least 15 consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
Cambridge United led 1–0 at half-time. The goals TACTIX’s match events name — Cambridge United: Samuel Smith (37’, assisted by S. Tracey) and Joe Ironside (63’, assisted by Samuel Smith; 73’, assisted by A. May; 88’, assisted by James Brophy); Cheltenham: an own goal by Matthew Pollock (52’).
Discipline
The bookings — Cheltenham: Lewis Freestone (28’) and Callum Wright (31’); Cambridge United: Samuel Smith (43’).
What it changes
It is Cambridge United’s first win over Cheltenham since 21 April 2018, after five meetings without one (the 6 prior meetings TACTIX holds). Cheltenham are winless in their last three matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Joe Ironside (Cambridge United) 13.5, Samuel Smith (Cambridge United) 10.2 and H. Dunk (Cambridge United) 5.4 led the match.
Next up
Cheltenham next host Fleetwood Town on 20 October 2026.
Cambridge United next host Wycombe on 20 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Cheltenham: Cheltenham v Fleetwood Town, Tuesday 20 October — the preview. Next for Cambridge United: Cambridge United v Wycombe, Tuesday 20 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Cheltenham 0–5 Cambridge United · League One
- Venue: Jonny-Rocks Stadium · Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
- Referee: C. Pollard
- Head-to-head (last 6): Cheltenham 3 · draws 2 · Cambridge United 1 · 2.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Cheltenham 3W 1D 1L · Cambridge United 2W 1D 2L
Cheltenham 0–5 Cambridge United (League One): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 10 May 2026). See the live track record →
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Match statistics & details
| Cheltenham | Cambridge United | |
|---|---|---|
| 58% | Possession | 42% |
| 6 | Shots | 15 |
| 1 | Shots on target | 7 |
| 3 | Shots off target | 4 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 3 | Shots inside the box | 9 |
| 6 | Corners | 1 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 12 | Fouls | 8 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 3 | Saves | 1 |
| 382 | Passes | 278 |
| 68% | Pass accuracy | 58% |
Cheltenham player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Flinders | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 |
| S. Long | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.9 |
| M. Pollock | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5.9 |
| M. Blair | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 |
| L. Sercombe | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.3 |
| E. Chapman | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 |
| C. Hussey | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| A. May | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| D. Crowley | 77 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| L. Freestone | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.2 |
| C. Wright | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Y | 6.2 |
| K. Vassell sub | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| K. Joseph sub | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| C. Raglan sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
Cambridge United player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Mitov | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| G. Williams | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Okedina | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Iredale | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| H. Dunk | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.3 |
| P. Digby | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| A. May | 90 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| J. Ironside | 90 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 |
| J. Weir | 82 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 |
| S. Smith | 77 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | Y | 8.7 |
| S. Tracey | 45 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| J. Brophy sub | 45 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| H. Knibbs sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. Lankester sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Cheltenham v Cambridge United — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2021-02-23 Cambridge United 0–1 Cheltenham
- 2020-11-24 Cheltenham 1–1 Cambridge United
- 2019-12-14 Cheltenham 1–1 Cambridge United
- 2019-02-19 Cheltenham 2–0 Cambridge United
- 2018-08-25 Cambridge United 0–1 Cheltenham
- 2018-04-21 Cambridge United 4–3 Cheltenham
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Cheltenham and Cambridge United?
- In their last 6 meetings, Cheltenham won 3, Cambridge United won 1 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Cheltenham and Cambridge United?
- Recent form — Cheltenham 3W 1D 1L; Cambridge United 2W 1D 2L.
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