Cambridge United 4-2 Tranmere
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Cambridge United won: Cambridge United 4-2 Tranmere in the League Two (Round 28) on Sat, 24 Jan 2026 at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Cambridge United goals: Shayne Lavery 58', Kelland Watts 67', Kelland Watts 77', Ben Knight 90'+6. Tranmere goals: Dylan Jones 45', Charlie Whitaker 64'. Expected goals: 1.37-0.84. Possession: 62-38. Player of the match: Kelland Watts (8.7).
Match report
Cambridge United beat Tranmere 4-2
Cambridge United came from behind to beat Tranmere 4-2 at Cledara Abbey Stadium on Saturday 24 January in the League Two.
Dylan Jones put Tranmere ahead on 45' (0-1), Shayne Lavery levelled for Cambridge United on 58' (1-1), Charlie Whitaker restored Tranmere's lead on 64' (1-2), Kelland Watts levelled for Cambridge United on 67' (2-2), added another on 77' (3-2) and Ben Knight made it 4-2 on 90+6'.
Cambridge United had 62% of the ball, shots were 15-9 (6-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.37-0.84.
Kelland Watts (Cambridge United) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 6,800. Referee: Ross Martin.
Match stats
| Cambridge United | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 62 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.37 | 0.84 |
| Total shots | 15 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 31 | 17 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 306 (74%) | 153 (58%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corners | 7 | 1 |
| Total shots | 15 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 6 |
Lineups
Cambridge United (3-4-2-1): Jake Eastwood, James Gibbons, Mamadou Jobe, Kelland Watts, Liam Bennett, Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu, George Hoddle, James Brophy, Ben Knight, Sullay Kaikai, Louis Appere
Tranmere (5-3-2): Joe Murphy, Nathan Smith, William Tamen, Patrick Brough, Cameron Norman, Jayden Joseph, Billy Blacker, Connor Jennings, Sam Finley, Dylan Jones, Joe Ironside
Key events
- 15' · Yellow card · Nathan Smith (Tranmere)
- 18' · Yellow card · George Hoddle (Cambridge United)
- 21' · Substitution · Aaron McGowan for Jayden Joseph (Tranmere)
- 35' · Yellow card · James Brophy (Cambridge United)
- 45' · Goal · Dylan Jones (Tranmere)
- 54' · Yellow card · Billy Blacker (Tranmere)
- 55' · Substitution · Charlie Whitaker for Dylan Jones (Tranmere)
- 57' · Substitution · Shayne Lavery for Liam Bennett (Cambridge United)
- 57' · Substitution · Dominic Ball for George Hoddle (Cambridge United)
- 58' · Goal · Shayne Lavery (Cambridge United)
- 64' · Goal · Charlie Whitaker (Tranmere)
- 67' · Goal · Kelland Watts (Cambridge United)
- 72' · Substitution · Elliott Nevitt for Louis Appere (Cambridge United)
- 74' · Substitution · Omari Patrick for Connor Jennings (Tranmere)
- 74' · Substitution · Nohan Kenneh for Billy Blacker (Tranmere)
- 77' · Goal · Kelland Watts (Cambridge United)
- 83' · Substitution · Ben Purrington for Sullay Kaikai (Cambridge United)
- 83' · Substitution · Zeno Ibsen Rossi for James Brophy (Cambridge United)
- 85' · Yellow card · Aaron McGowan (Tranmere)
- 90'+6 · Goal · Ben Knight (Cambridge United)
All-time head-to-head
10 league meetings since 2001: Cambridge United 2, draws 5, Tranmere 3.
Questions
Who won Cambridge United vs Tranmere?
Cambridge United won, 4-2 (League Two) on Sat, 24 Jan 2026.
When and where is Cambridge United vs Tranmere?
Sat, 24 Jan 2026, 15:00 UTC at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Cambridge United and Tranmere?
In 10 league meetings since 2001: Cambridge United 2 wins, 5 draws, Tranmere 3 wins (goals 10-14).