Cambridge United 2-0 Accrington
Updated
Cambridge United won: Cambridge United 2-0 Accrington in the League Two (Round 21) on Fri, 19 Dec 2025 at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Cambridge United goals: James Gibbons 45'+5, Sullay Kaikai 60'. Expected goals: 1.34-0.41. Possession: 45-55. Player of the match: James Gibbons (8.6).
Match report
Cambridge United beat Accrington 2-0
Cambridge United saw off Accrington 2-0 at Cledara Abbey Stadium on Friday 19 December in the League Two.
James Gibbons put Cambridge United ahead on 45+5' (1-0) and Sullay Kaikai made it 2-0 on 60'.
Cambridge United had 45% of the ball, shots were 8-8 (4-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.34-0.41.
James Gibbons (Cambridge United) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 5,788. Referee: Richie Watkins.
Match stats
| Cambridge United | Accrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 45 | 55 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.34 | 0.41 |
| Total shots | 8 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 20 | 11 |
| Big chances | 4 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 213 (67%) | 282 (70%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Corners | 7 | 6 |
| Total shots | 8 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 4 |
Lineups
Cambridge United (5-4-1): Jake Eastwood, James Gibbons, Mamadou Jobe, Kelland Watts, Liam Bennett, Adam Mayor, James Brophy, Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu, George Hoddle, Sullay Kaikai, Louis Appere
Accrington (3-4-2-1): Oliver Wright, Donald Love, Seamus Conneely, Benn Ward, Connor O'Brien, Conor Grant, Joe Bauress, Isaac Heath, Shaun Whalley, Isaac Sinclair, Charlie Caton
Key events
- 32' · Yellow card · Kelland Watts (Cambridge United)
- 39' · Substitution · Zeno Ibsen Rossi for Kelland Watts (Cambridge United)
- 45'+5 · Goal · James Gibbons (Cambridge United)
- 45'+6 · Substitution · Dan Martin for Joe Bauress (Accrington)
- 60' · Goal · Sullay Kaikai (Cambridge United)
- 64' · Substitution · Alex Henderson for Isaac Sinclair (Accrington)
- 79' · Substitution · Josh Woods for Isaac Heath (Accrington)
- 79' · Substitution · Charlie Brown for Seamus Conneely (Accrington)
- 79' · Substitution · Shane McLoughlin for James Brophy (Cambridge United)
- 80' · Substitution · Shayne Lavery for Louis Appere (Cambridge United)
- 86' · Substitution · Ben Knight for Sullay Kaikai (Cambridge United)
All-time head-to-head
16 league meetings since 2005: Cambridge United 5, draws 4, Accrington 7.
Questions
Who won Cambridge United vs Accrington?
Cambridge United won, 2-0 (League Two) on Fri, 19 Dec 2025.
When and where is Cambridge United vs Accrington?
Fri, 19 Dec 2025, 19:45 UTC at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Cambridge United and Accrington?
In 16 league meetings since 2005: Cambridge United 5 wins, 4 draws, Accrington 7 wins (goals 19-19).