Cambridge United v Northampton prediction

League Two · Sat, 21 Mar 2020 00:00 GMT · Abbey Stadium

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The match

Cambridge United host Northampton in League Two on Saturday 21 March (kick-off 00:00 UK).

The key numbers

Northampton have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

Eight of Cambridge United’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in six of Cambridge United’s last 15 results in all competitions (40%). At home, Cambridge United have three wins, no draws and four defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.29 points per game, scoring 1.14 and conceding 2.14. Cambridge United have scored 40 goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2019/20 so far). Cambridge United have conceded 48 goals, the 10th-most of the 24 clubs.

Nine of Northampton’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in eight of Northampton’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). Away from home, Northampton have four wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 1.63 points per game, scoring 2.00 and conceding 1.63. Northampton have scored 54 goals, the fourth-most of the 24 clubs (2019/20 so far). Northampton have conceded 40 goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Cambridge United are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Cambridge United (16th) and Northampton (seventh) are 13 points apart, 2019/20 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Cambridge United the stronger side, 136 rating points above Northampton (Cambridge United 1591, Northampton 1455, after at least 191 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 26 October 2019, finished Northampton 2–0 Cambridge United.

Team news

Predicted Cambridge United XI (4-4-2): J. Eastwood, K. Watts, L. Bennett, Z. Bradshaw, C. Heffernan, P. Mpanzu, B. Knight, G. Hoddle, S. Kaikai, L. Appéré, G. Ahadme — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, C. Burton (2.7 per match over 11 appearances) and George Maris (2.4 per match over 26 appearances, one goal and three assists) have been Cambridge United’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Cambridge United (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), C. Burton averages 3.7 saves per 90 over 990 minutes, with two or more saves in nine of the last 10 appearances. George Maris averages 1.1 key passes per 90 over 1977 minutes, with a key pass in four of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Northampton XI (3-4-1-2): Z. Jeacock, E. Moore, J. Guthrie, J. Donacien, J. Wormleighton, L. Evans, C. Lemonheigh-Evans, J. O'Brien-Whitmarsh, T. Fornah, O. Dale, M. Warhurst — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Nicholas Willia Adams (3.6 per match over 34 appearances, one goal and 15 assists) and C. Morton (3.0 per match over nine appearances, five goals) have been Northampton’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Northampton (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), Nicholas Willia Adams averages 3.0 key passes per 90 over 2917 minutes, with a key pass in 10 of the last 10 appearances. C. Morton averages 2.2 shots per 90 over 616 minutes, with a shot in six of the last nine appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 00:00 GMT · League Two · Abbey Stadium
Head-to-head (last 3): Cambridge United 1 · draws 1 · Northampton 1 · 3.67 goals/game
Recent form: Cambridge United 2W 1D 2L · Northampton 2W 0D 3L

Cambridge United v Northampton (League Two): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 13 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.13 / 1.38

Goals

against 1.25 / 1.63 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

5.43 / 7

Corners

against 4.86 / 5.29 · 3 of the last 4 over 9.5

over 7 matches

4.29 / 5

Shots on target

against 5.29 / 4.57 · 3 of the last 4 over 8.5

over 7 matches

1.14 / 2.71

Cards

against 1.57 / 1.43 · 2 of the last 4 over 3.5

over 7 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 7 March 2020. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 7 March 2020. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Cambridge United for / against	Line	Northampton for / against
Goals scored	1.13 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1.38 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	5.43 for · 4.86 against n 7 Last 5	9.5standard	7 for · 5.29 against n 7 Last 5
Shots	12.29 for · 13 against n 7 Last 5	19.5standard	13 for · 12.57 against n 7 Last 5
Shots on target	4.29 for · 5.29 against n 7 Last 5	8.5standard	5 for · 4.57 against n 7 Last 5
Fouls committed	11.71 for · 11.14 against n 7 Last 5	21.5standard	14.29 for · 12.57 against n 7 Last 5
Cards shown	1.14 for · 1.57 against n 7 Last 5	3.5standard	2.71 for · 1.43 against n 7 Last 5

Cambridge United

Cambridge United Goalkeeper

Cambridge United — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
D. Mitov	21	901890 min	502.4 /90	321.5 /90	10 /90
C. Burton	11	90990 min	413.7 /90	161.5 /90	00 /90

Cambridge United — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cambridge United before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
D. Mitov n 8	90	2.1 6/2
C. Burton n 8	90	3.2 7/4

Cambridge United Defensive

Cambridge United — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
K. Knoyle	24	882114 min	391.7 /90	160.7 /90	110.5 /90	not recorded in League Two	100.4 /90	30.1 /90
G. Taylor	24	872088 min	371.6 /90	542.3 /90	170.7 /90	not recorded in League Two	190.8 /90	20.1 /90
H. Darling	22	881935 min	271.3 /90	311.4 /90	90.4 /90	not recorded in League Two	180.8 /90	40.2 /90
G. Taft	20	871742 min	191 /90	201 /90	70.4 /90	not recorded in League Two	150.8 /90	10.1 /90
E. Ward	13	851108 min	70.6 /90	121 /90	131.1 /90	not recorded in League Two	60.5 /90	10.1 /90
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Cambridge United — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cambridge United before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
P. Lewis n 8	81.5	2.2 7/4	1 4/2	—
G. Maris n 8	88.5	0.8 5/1	1.7 8/5	—
K. Knoyle n 8	87.8	0.5 4/0	0.8 5/1	—
G. Taylor n 8	90	1 4/4	0.9 5/2	—
H. Dunk n 8	81.1	0.4 3/0	1.4 4/3	—
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Cambridge United — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cambridge United before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
P. Lewis n 8	81.5	1.1 4/3
G. Maris n 8	88.5	2.2 7/4
K. Knoyle n 8	87.8	1.7 7/3
G. Taylor n 8	90	1.6 5/4
H. Dunk n 8	81.1	1.8 8/5
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Cambridge United Attacking

Cambridge United — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
S. Smith	23	811852 min	70.3 /90	20.1 /90	522.5 /90	211 /90	160.8 /90	70.3 /90
H. Knibbs	20	561124 min	50.4 /90	00 /90	262.1 /90	90.7 /90	80.6 /90	60.5 /90
M. Richards	14	69970 min	00 /90	10.1 /90	222 /90	60.6 /90	90.8 /90	10.1 /90
V. Adeboyejo	8	75603 min	00 /90	20.3 /90	131.9 /90	40.6 /90	60.9 /90	40.6 /90
P. Mullin	6	74445 min	20.4 /90	00 /90	142.8 /90	71.4 /90	20.4 /90	20.4 /90
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Cambridge United — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cambridge United before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
P. Lewis n 8	81.5	1.1 4/3	0.3 2/0
G. Maris n 8	88.5	1.5 8/4	0.1 1/0
K. Knoyle n 8	87.8	0 0/0	0 0/0
G. Taylor n 8	90	0.5 4/0	0 0/0
H. Dunk n 8	81.1	0.7 5/0	0.1 1/0
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Cambridge United — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cambridge United before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
P. Lewis n 8	81.5	0 0/0	0 0/0
G. Maris n 8	88.5	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
K. Knoyle n 8	87.8	0 0/0	0 0/0
G. Taylor n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
H. Dunk n 8	81.1	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Northampton

Northampton Goalkeeper

Northampton — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
David Cornell	29	902610 min	752.6 /90	281 /90	00 /90
S. Arnold	5	90450 min	183.6 /90	71.4 /90	00 /90

Northampton — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Northampton before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
David Cornell n 8	90	2.6 6/4
S. Arnold n 5	90	3.6 5/4

Northampton Defensive

Northampton — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
C. Goode	33	902970 min	310.9 /90	391.2 /90	331 /90	not recorded in FA Cup	310.9 /90	60.2 /90
J. Turnbull	30	862584 min	341.2 /90	431.5 /90	120.4 /90	not recorded in FA Cup	361.3 /90	90.3 /90
S. Wharton	30	862580 min	431.5 /90	371.3 /90	230.8 /90	not recorded in FA Cup	411.4 /90	60.2 /90
M. Harriman	21	671410 min	110.7 /90	140.9 /90	50.3 /90	not recorded in FA Cup	110.7 /90	30.2 /90
J. Martin	11	76836 min	80.9 /90	80.9 /90	40.4 /90	not recorded in FA Cup	121.3 /90	20.2 /90
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Northampton — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Northampton before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
Nicholas Willia Adams n 8	89.6	0.3 2/0	1.4 6/4	—
C. Goode n 8	90	1.5 6/3	1.9 8/5	—
S. Hoskins n 8	89.5	1.6 7/4	0.6 5/0	—
J. Turnbull n 8	90	1.4 5/4	0.1 1/0	—
S. Wharton n 8	84.1	1.1 6/1	1.1 7/1	—
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Northampton — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Northampton before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
Nicholas Willia Adams n 8	89.6	1.1 4/2
C. Goode n 8	90	1.3 6/3
S. Hoskins n 8	89.5	0.3 2/0
J. Turnbull n 8	90	2 4/4
S. Wharton n 8	84.1	2.3 8/6
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Northampton Attacking

Northampton — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
V. Oliver	29	641850 min	70.3 /90	20.1 /90	552.7 /90	251.2 /90	231.1 /90	10 /90
A. Williams	27	601610 min	50.3 /90	10.1 /90	352 /90	120.7 /90	160.9 /90	30.2 /90
P. Anderson	21	681429 min	10.1 /90	30.2 /90	171.1 /90	50.3 /90	150.9 /90	20.1 /90
H. Smith	16	45721 min	60.7 /90	00 /90	253.1 /90	91.1 /90	50.6 /90	30.4 /90
M. Warburton	11	53585 min	10.2 /90	00 /90	152.3 /90	50.8 /90	91.4 /90	50.8 /90
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Northampton — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Northampton before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
Nicholas Willia Adams n 8	89.6	1.4 6/4	0.5 3/1
C. Goode n 8	90	1.3 7/2	0.4 3/0
S. Hoskins n 8	89.5	2.5 8/7	1.1 7/2
J. Turnbull n 8	90	1 7/1	0.1 1/0
S. Wharton n 8	84.1	0.8 4/2	0.4 2/1
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Northampton — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Northampton before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
Nicholas Willia Adams n 8	89.6	0 0/0	0.3 2/0
C. Goode n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
S. Hoskins n 8	89.5	0.3 2/0	0.1 1/0
J. Turnbull n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
S. Wharton n 8	84.1	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Cambridge United v Northampton — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

Cambridge UnitedWWDLL

Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1.2 scored / 1 conceded per game

NorthamptonLWLWL

Last 5: 2W 0D 3L · 1.8 scored / 1.4 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 3

Cambridge United 1 · 1 draw · Northampton 1 · 3.67 goals/game

2019-10-26 Northampton 2–0 Cambridge United
2019-01-19 Cambridge United 3–2 Northampton
2018-08-18 Northampton 2–2 Cambridge United

League standing · 2019/20

Last recorded position — not updated during the season.

Cambridge United#16 pos45 pts37 pl-8 GD

Northampton#7 pos58 pts37 pl+14 GD

Goals per game

Cambridge United scored1.08

Northampton scored1.46

Cambridge United conceded1.3

Northampton conceded1.08

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What is the head-to-head record between Cambridge United and Northampton?: In their last 3 meetings, Cambridge United won 1, Northampton won 1 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3.67 goals per game.
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