Cambridge United 2-0 Walsall
Updated
Cambridge United won: Cambridge United 2-0 Walsall in the League Two (Round 24) on Thu, 1 Jan 2026 at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Cambridge United goals: Ben Knight 45'+2, Ben Knight 53'. Expected goals: 1.66-1.56. Possession: 55-45. Player of the match: Ben Knight (9).
Match report
Cambridge United beat Walsall 2-0
Cambridge United saw off Walsall 2-0 at Cledara Abbey Stadium on Thursday 1 January in the League Two.
Ben Knight put Cambridge United ahead on 45+2' (1-0) and added another on 53' (2-0).
Cambridge United had 55% of the ball, shots were 8-11 (3-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.66-1.56.
Ben Knight (Cambridge United) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 7,277. Referee: Wayne Cartmel.
Match stats
| Cambridge United | Walsall | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 55 | 45 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.66 | 1.56 |
| Total shots | 8 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 15 | 23 |
| Big chances | 4 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 300 (70%) | 195 (61%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 1 | 6 |
| Total shots | 8 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 7 |
Lineups
Cambridge United (3-4-2-1): Jake Eastwood, Mamadou Jobe, Kelland Watts, Zeno Ibsen Rossi, Liam Bennett, Dominic Ball, Shane McLoughlin, James Brophy, Ben Knight, Sullay Kaikai, Louis Appere
Walsall (3-5-2): Myles Roberts, Rico Browne, Aden Flint, Evan Weir, Connor Barrett, Jamie Jellis, Charlie Lakin, Ryan Finnigan, Jid Okeke, Jamille Matt, Daniel Kanu
Key events
- 32' · Substitution · Aaron Pressley for Jamille Matt (Walsall)
- 45'+2 · Goal · Ben Knight (Cambridge United)
- 53' · Goal · Ben Knight (Cambridge United)
- 65' · Substitution · George Hoddle for Dominic Ball (Cambridge United)
- 65' · Substitution · Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu for Shane McLoughlin (Cambridge United)
- 69' · Substitution · Courtney Clarke for Jamie Jellis (Walsall)
- 69' · Substitution · Albert Adomah for Connor Barrett (Walsall)
- 73' · Substitution · Ben Purrington for James Brophy (Cambridge United)
- 73' · Substitution · Shayne Lavery for Louis Appere (Cambridge United)
- 82' · Substitution · Elias Kachunga for Ben Knight (Cambridge United)
- 82' · Substitution · Brandon Comley for Ryan Finnigan (Walsall)
- 82' · Substitution · Vincent Harper for Daniel Kanu (Walsall)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Rico Browne (Walsall)
All-time head-to-head
7 league meetings since 2000: Cambridge United 3, draws 1, Walsall 3.
Questions
Who won Cambridge United vs Walsall?
Cambridge United won, 2-0 (League Two) on Thu, 1 Jan 2026.
When and where is Cambridge United vs Walsall?
Thu, 1 Jan 2026, 15:00 UTC at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Cambridge United and Walsall?
In 7 league meetings since 2000: Cambridge United 3 wins, 1 draws, Walsall 3 wins (goals 7-6).