Cambridge United 1-0 Salford City
Updated
Cambridge United won: Cambridge United 1-0 Salford City in the League Two (Round 39) on Sat, 21 Mar 2026 at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Cambridge United goals: James Gibbons 50'. Expected goals: 1.20-0.91. Possession: 44-56. Player of the match: James Gibbons (8.2).
Match report
Cambridge United beat Salford City 1-0
Cambridge United squeezed past Salford City 1-0 at Cledara Abbey Stadium on Saturday 21 March in the League Two.
James Gibbons put Cambridge United ahead on 50' (1-0).
Cambridge United had 44% of the ball, shots were 13-9 (7-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.20-0.91.
James Gibbons (Cambridge United) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 6,633. Referee: Alan Dale.
Match stats
| Cambridge United | Salford City | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 44 | 56 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.20 | 0.91 |
| Total shots | 13 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 24 | 12 |
| Big chances | 4 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 163 (60%) | 245 (67%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 4 |
| Corners | 5 | 3 |
| Total shots | 13 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 4 |
Lineups
Cambridge United (3-4-2-1): Jake Eastwood, James Gibbons, Mamadou Jobe, Kelland Watts, Liam Bennett, Dominic Ball, Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu, James Brophy, Ben Knight, Sullay Kaikai, Louis Appéré
Salford City (5-3-2): Matthew Young, Oliver Turton, Adebola Oluwo, Zach Awe, Haji Mnoga, Luke Garbutt, Josh Austerfield, Matt Butcher, Jorge Grant, Cole Stockton, Ryan Graydon
Key events
- 22' · Yellow card · Haji Mnoga (Salford City)
- 33' · Substitution · Brandon Cooper for Zach Awe (Salford City)
- 50' · Goal · James Gibbons (Cambridge United)
- 54' · Substitution · Princewill Ehibhatiomhan for Haji Mnoga (Salford City)
- 54' · Substitution · Daniel Udoh for Cole Stockton (Salford City)
- 54' · Substitution · Fabio Borini for Matt Butcher (Salford City)
- 62' · Yellow card · Jorge Grant (Salford City)
- 68' · Substitution · Shayne Lavery for Louis Appéré (Cambridge United)
- 68' · Substitution · Korey Smith for Sullay Kaikai (Cambridge United)
- 68' · Substitution · Adam Mayor for James Brophy (Cambridge United)
- 71' · Yellow card · Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu (Cambridge United)
- 81' · Yellow card · Fabio Borini (Salford City)
- 83' · Yellow card · James Gibbons (Cambridge United)
- 83' · Yellow card · Ryan Graydon (Salford City)
- 84' · Substitution · Rosaire Longelo for Ryan Graydon (Salford City)
All-time head-to-head
6 league meetings since 2019: Cambridge United 2, draws 1, Salford City 3.
Questions
Who won Cambridge United vs Salford City?
Cambridge United won, 1-0 (League Two) on Sat, 21 Mar 2026.
When and where is Cambridge United vs Salford City?
Sat, 21 Mar 2026, 12:30 UTC at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Cambridge United and Salford City?
In 6 league meetings since 2019: Cambridge United 2 wins, 1 draws, Salford City 3 wins (goals 4-10).