Huddersfield 1-2 Cambridge United
Updated
Cambridge United won: Huddersfield 1-2 Cambridge United in the League One (Round 43) on Fri, 18 Apr 2025 at John Smith's Stadium, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Huddersfield goals: Josh Koroma 89'. Cambridge United goals: James Brophy 69', Sullay Kaikai 90'+2. Expected goals: 1.76-0.70. Possession: 66-34. Player of the match: James Brophy (8.7).
Match report
Cambridge United beat Huddersfield 2-1
Cambridge United narrowly beat Huddersfield 2-1 away from home at John Smith's Stadium on Friday 18 April in the League One.
James Brophy put Cambridge United ahead on 69' (0-1), Josh Koroma levelled for Huddersfield on 89' (1-1) and Sullay Kaikai restored Cambridge United's lead on 90+2' (1-2).
Sullay Kaikai's 90+2' strike proved decisive.
Huddersfield had 66% of the ball, shots were 19-9 (5-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.76-0.70. Huddersfield created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
James Brophy (Cambridge United) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 18,289. Referee: Samuel Allison.
Match stats
| Huddersfield | Cambridge United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 66 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.76 | 0.70 |
| Total shots | 19 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 32 | 17 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 388 (83%) | 149 (60%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 4 |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
| Total shots | 19 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 7 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 6 |
Lineups
Huddersfield (4-2-3-1): Lee Nicholls, David Kasumu, Radinio Balker, Matthew Pearson, Josh Ruffels, Ben Wiles, Jonathan Hogg, Callum Marshall, Antony Evans, Ruben Roosken, Dion Charles
Cambridge United (4-2-3-1): Jack Stevens, Liam Bennett, Michael Morrison, Kelland Watts, James Gibbons, Paul Digby, Ben Stevenson, Elias Kachunga, Josh Stokes, James Brophy, Dominic Ballard
Key events
- 23' · Yellow card · Michael Morrison (Cambridge United)
- 33' · Substitution · Mickel Miller for Radinio Balker (Huddersfield)
- 54' · Yellow card · Paul Digby (Cambridge United)
- 56' · Substitution · Josh Koroma for Callum Marshall (Huddersfield)
- 62' · Substitution · Danny Andrew for Liam Bennett (Cambridge United)
- 62' · Substitution · Sullay Kaikai for Elias Kachunga (Cambridge United)
- 69' · Goal · James Brophy (Cambridge United)
- 73' · Yellow card · Jack Stevens (Cambridge United)
- 76' · Substitution · Lasse Sørensen for David Kasumu (Huddersfield)
- 76' · Substitution · Joe Taylor for Jonathan Hogg (Huddersfield)
- 76' · Yellow card · James Gibbons (Cambridge United)
- 83' · Substitution · Ryan Loft for Dominic Ballard (Cambridge United)
- 89' · Goal · Josh Koroma (Huddersfield)
- 90'+2 · Goal · Sullay Kaikai (Cambridge United)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Antony Evans (Huddersfield)
All-time head-to-head
11 league meetings since 1993: Huddersfield 7, draws 3, Cambridge United 1.
Questions
Who won Huddersfield vs Cambridge United?
Cambridge United won, 1-2 (League One) on Fri, 18 Apr 2025.
When and where is Huddersfield vs Cambridge United?
Fri, 18 Apr 2025, 14:00 UTC at John Smith's Stadium, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Huddersfield and Cambridge United?
In 11 league meetings since 1993: Huddersfield 7 wins, 3 draws, Cambridge United 1 wins (goals 24-14).