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Cambridge United v Tranmere result

Full-time · Cambridge United 4–2 Tranmere

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Cambridge United 4–2 Tranmere — Cambridge United won this League Two match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Cambridge United beat Tranmere 4–2 in League Two on Saturday 24 January. Cambridge United have scored in nine consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Cambridge United came from behind: Tranmere led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Tranmere: Dylan Jones (45’, assisted by Patrick Brough) and Charlie Jay Whitaker (63’, assisted by Samuel Finley); Cambridge United: Shayne Lavery (58’, assisted by James Brophy), Kelland Watts (67’, assisted by James Brophy; 77’, assisted by James Gibbons) and Benjamin Knight (90’, assisted by Pelly Mpanzu).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Cambridge United 1.69, Tranmere 0.85, from 15 shots to 9 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

R. Martin showed five yellow cards — against 3.0 yellows a game across the last 10 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Cambridge United: G. Hoddle (19’) and James Brophy (35’); Tranmere: Nathan Smith (15’), Billy Blacker (54’) and Aaron McGowan (86’).

What it changes

Cambridge United move up from fifth to second (26 league matches played). Cambridge United have scored 61 goals, the eighth-most of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 43 games, ranked per game). Cambridge United have conceded 32 goals, the fewest of the 24 clubs.

Tranmere stay 17th after this result (27 league matches played). Tranmere have scored 52 goals, the 12th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 43 games, ranked per game). Tranmere have conceded 75 goals, the second-most of the 24 clubs.

Tranmere have lost their last three matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Kelland Watts (Cambridge United) 10.5, James Gibbons (Cambridge United) 6.5 and Patrick Brough (Tranmere) 6.4 led the match.

Head-to-head

Cambridge United are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Tranmere.

Next up

Cambridge United next travel to Luton on 14 November 2026.

Tranmere next travel to Barnet on 7 November 2026.

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

Next for Cambridge United: Luton v Cambridge United, Saturday 14 November — the preview. Next for Tranmere: Fleetwood Town v Tranmere, Saturday 14 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Cambridge United 4–2 Tranmere · League Two
  • Referee: R. Martin
  • Head-to-head (last 5): Cambridge United 0 · draws 4 · Tranmere 1 · 0.6 goals/game
  • Recent form: Cambridge United 3W 1D 1L · Tranmere 2W 0D 3L

Cambridge United 4–2 Tranmere (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 →

Key Stats

1.5 / 1.25
Goals
against 0.88 / 1.88 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
4.25 / 5
Corners
against 4.13 / 5.75 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
3.63 / 5.13
Shots on target
against 3.63 / 4.88 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
0.88 / 2.13
Cards
against 1 / 3.13 · 1 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
3 yellows
Referee · R. Martin
20.1 fouls a game
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over 10 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 January 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 17 January 2026. 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 gameCambridge United for / againstLineTranmere for / against
Goals scored
1.5 for · 0.88 against n 8
2.5standard
1.25 for · 1.88 against n 8
Corners won
4.25 for · 4.13 against n 8
9.5standard
5 for · 5.75 against n 8
Shots
9.38 for · 11.25 against n 8
19.5standard
16.5 for · 13.25 against n 8
Shots on target
3.63 for · 3.63 against n 8
8.5standard
5.13 for · 4.88 against n 8
Fouls committed
9.88 for · 11.13 against n 8
21.5standard
11.5 for · 11.38 against n 8
Cards shown
0.88 for · 1 against n 8
3.5standard
2.13 for · 3.13 against n 8

Referee: R. Martin — 3 yellow cards a game, 0.1 red cards, 20.1 fouls over 10 matches.

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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.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
J. Eastwood29902610 min642.2 /90250.9 /9030.1 /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 17 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
J. Eastwood n 890
2.88/5

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.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
L. Bennett22791737 min271.4 /90281.5 /9040.2 /901176.1 /90140.7 /9020.1 /90
M. Jobe19821563 min100.6 /90231.3 /9070.4 /901418.1 /90140.8 /9030.2 /90
B. Purrington19731393 min312 /90191.2 /9030.2 /90966.2 /90130.8 /9020.1 /90
J. Gibbons18761369 min251.6 /90181.2 /9030.2 /90905.9 /90120.8 /9030.2 /90
Z. Rossi582411 min51.1 /9051.1 /9061.3 /90306.6 /9030.7 /9000 /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 17 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
J. Eastwood n 890
0.11/0
0.43/0
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P. Mpanzu n 874.4
0.95/1
1.23/3
C. Norman
K. Watts n 883.6
0.74/1
0.32/0
P. Brough
J. Brophy n 872.1
0.63/1
0.83/1
C. Norman
S. Kaikai n 865.9
0.21/0
1.97/2
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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 17 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
P. Mpanzu n 874.4
0.64/0
K. Watts n 883.6
0.74/1
J. Brophy n 872.1
1.45/2
S. Kaikai n 865.9
1.25/2
L. Bennett n 882.3
1.15/3
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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.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
S. Kaikai27701888 min60.3 /9030.1 /90331.6 /90110.5 /90381.8 /90180.9 /90
L. Appéré21691454 min40.2 /9010.1 /90171.1 /90100.6 /90140.9 /90130.8 /90
S. Lavery1146502 min30.5 /9000 /90132.3 /9091.6 /9030.5 /9050.9 /90
P. Mpanzu28742083 min30.1 /9000 /90160.7 /9050.2 /90120.5 /90120.5 /90
J. Brophy27711916 min40.2 /9040.2 /90160.8 /90100.5 /90381.8 /90200.9 /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 17 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
J. Eastwood n 890
00/0
00/0
P. Mpanzu n 874.4
0.31/1
0.31/1
K. Watts n 883.6
0.74/1
0.32/0
J. Brophy n 872.1
0.21/0
0.21/0
S. Kaikai n 865.9
25/4
1.24/3
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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 17 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
J. Eastwood n 890
00/0
00/0
P. Mpanzu n 874.4
00/0
00/0
K. Watts n 883.6
0.11/0
00/0
J. Brophy n 872.1
00/0
0.32/0
S. Kaikai n 865.9
0.94/1
00/0
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Tranmere

Tranmere Defensive

Tranmere — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Tranmere before kick-off, to 17 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
N. Smith n 890
1.16/3
1.97/4
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P. Brough n 874.3
1.55/4
0.53/0
K. Watts
C. Norman n 865.9
0.32/0
0.73/1
J. Brophy
Charlie Jay Whitaker n 888
0.54/0
0.97/0
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R. Smallwood n 876.9
0.64/0
0.94/2
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Tranmere — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Tranmere before kick-off, to 17 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
N. Smith n 890
0.84/1
P. Brough n 874.3
1.16/1
C. Norman n 865.9
14/2
Charlie Jay Whitaker n 888
1.25/3
R. Smallwood n 876.9
2.87/4
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Tranmere Attacking

Tranmere — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Tranmere before kick-off, to 17 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
N. Smith n 890
0.85/1
0.11/0
P. Brough n 874.3
0.92/2
0.52/1
C. Norman n 865.9
0.73/1
0.31/1
Charlie Jay Whitaker n 888
2.78/7
1.47/3
R. Smallwood n 876.9
0.41/1
0.31/1
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Tranmere — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Tranmere before kick-off, to 17 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
N. Smith n 890
00/0
00/0
P. Brough n 874.3
0.21/0
00/0
C. Norman n 865.9
0.31/1
00/0
Charlie Jay Whitaker n 888
0.43/0
00/0
R. Smallwood n 876.9
00/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
Cambridge UnitedTranmere
62%Possession38%
1.69Expected goals (xG)0.85
15Shots9
6Shots on target5
4Shots off target2
5Blocked shots2
12Shots inside the box6
7Corners1
2Offsides1
9Fouls16
2Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
2Saves2
410Passes261
73%Pass accuracy58%

Cambridge United Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
J. Eastwood9000000006.7
J. Gibbons9001002207
M. Jobe9000001207
K. Watts9020220208.9
P. Mpanzu9001002107.3
B. Knight9010112008
J. Brophy84020021Y7.3
S. Kaikai8300311206.6
L. Appéré7200100006
G. Hoddle58000020Y6.5
L. Bennett5700000006
S. Lavery sub3310220107.3
D. Ball sub3200001206.9
E. Nevitt sub1800100006.5
B. Purrington sub1300001006.7
Z. Rossi sub1200000006.6

Tranmere Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
J. Murphy9000000006.2
N. Smith90000001Y6.9
W. Tamen9000000106.3
P. Brough9001101306.9
C. Norman9000000306.9
S. Finley9000001106.7
J. Ironside9001112006.5
Billy Blacker74001101Y6.9
C. Jennings7400110006.9
D. Jones5510110007.3
Jayden Joseph2100000006.3
A. McGowan sub69000002Y6.5
Charlie Jay Whitaker sub3510112107.9
O. Patrick sub1600100106.5
N. Kenneh sub1600000106.3

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 Tranmere — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Cambridge UnitedDWWLW
Last 5: 3W 1D 1L · 1.6 scored / 1 conceded per game
TranmereWLWLL
Last 5: 2W 0D 3L · 1 scored / 1.6 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 5
Cambridge United 0 · 4 draws · Tranmere 1 · 0.6 goals/game
  • 2025-09-27 Tranmere 0–0 Cambridge United
  • 2021-04-05 Tranmere 1–1 Cambridge United
  • 2020-09-26 Cambridge United 0–0 Tranmere
  • 2019-02-16 Cambridge United 0–0 Tranmere
  • 2018-12-08 Tranmere 1–0 Cambridge United
League standing · 2025/26
Cambridge United#3 pos82 pts46 pl+33 GD
Tranmere#21 pos41 pts46 pl-25 GD
Goals per game
Cambridge United scored1.43
Tranmere scored1.17
Cambridge United conceded0.72
Tranmere conceded1.72

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Cambridge United and Tranmere?
In their last 5 meetings, Cambridge United won 0, Tranmere won 1 and there were 4 draws, averaging 0.6 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Cambridge United and Tranmere?
Recent form — Cambridge United 3W 1D 1L; Tranmere 2W 0D 3L.

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