Cambridge United v Cheltenham result
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Cambridge United 1–0 Cheltenham — Cambridge United won this League Two match.
The result
Cambridge United beat Cheltenham 1–0 in League Two on Saturday 2 August. It is Cambridge United’s first win over Cheltenham since 7 December 2021, after five meetings without one (the 6 prior meetings TACTIX holds).
The goals
It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — Cambridge United: Louis Appéré (59’).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Cambridge United 1.40, Cheltenham 0.42, from 13 shots to 7 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
C. Hicks showed two yellow cards — against 2.4 yellows a game across the last 5 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Cheltenham: Darragh Power (34’) and L. Young (39’).
What it changes
Cambridge United are second (shared) after this result (one league match played).
Cheltenham are 22nd (shared) after this result (one league match played).
Cambridge United have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Louis Appéré (Cambridge United) 6.1, Ben Purrington (Cambridge United) 5.0 and Ethon Archer (Cheltenham) 4.7 led the match.
Next up
Cambridge United next host Wycombe on 20 October 2026.
Cheltenham next host Fleetwood Town on 20 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Cambridge United: Cambridge United v Wycombe, Tuesday 20 October — the preview. Next for Cheltenham: Cheltenham v Fleetwood Town, Tuesday 20 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Cambridge United 1–0 Cheltenham · League Two
- Referee: C. Hicks
- Head-to-head (last 6): Cambridge United 1 · draws 1 · Cheltenham 4 · 2.83 goals/game
- Recent form: Cambridge United 1W 0D 4L · Cheltenham 3W 1D 1L
Cambridge United 1–0 Cheltenham (League Two): 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 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
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Match statistics & details
| Cambridge United | Cheltenham | |
|---|---|---|
| 51% | Possession | 49% |
| 1.40 | Expected goals (xG) | 0.42 |
| 13 | Shots | 7 |
| 4 | Shots on target | 2 |
| 7 | Shots off target | 2 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 9 | Shots inside the box | 2 |
| 4 | Corners | 2 |
| 0 | Offsides | 2 |
| 11 | Fouls | 22 |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Saves | 2 |
| 299 | Passes | 277 |
| 54% | Pass accuracy | 57% |
Cambridge United player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Eastwood | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| L. Bennett | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.5 |
| M. Morrison | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 |
| K. Watts | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| B. Purrington | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7.3 |
| D. Ball | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 |
| S. Kaikai | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Brophy | 88 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| S. McLoughlin | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| L. Appéré | 81 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| B. Knight | 74 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| P. Mpanzu sub | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| G. Hoddle sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| R. Loft sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| M. Jobe sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
Cheltenham player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Day | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| S. Bennett | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| L. Kinsella | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| L. Young | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Y | 7.5 |
| J. Thomas | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| E. Archer | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6.6 |
| D. Power | 83 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Y | 6 |
| R. Broom | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 |
| R. Cundy | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Taine Anderson | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.5 |
| G. Miller | 66 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Arkelle Nicholas Cecil Jude-Boyd sub | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| J. Wilson sub | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| L. Angol sub | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. Bickerstaff sub | 23 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| J. Mažionis 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 Cambridge United v Cheltenham — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2024-02-10 Cambridge United 0–1 Cheltenham
- 2023-10-21 Cheltenham 1–0 Cambridge United
- 2023-02-14 Cambridge United 1–2 Cheltenham
- 2022-09-13 Cheltenham 2–1 Cambridge United
- 2022-04-30 Cambridge United 2–2 Cheltenham
- 2021-12-07 Cheltenham 0–5 Cambridge United
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Cambridge United and Cheltenham?
- In their last 6 meetings, Cambridge United won 1, Cheltenham won 4 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Cambridge United and Cheltenham?
- Recent form — Cambridge United 1W 0D 4L; Cheltenham 3W 1D 1L.
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