Swindon 3-2 Cambridge United
Updated
Swindon won: Swindon 3-2 Cambridge United in the League Two (Round 2) on Sat, 9 Aug 2025 at The Nigel Eady County Ground, Swindon, Wiltshire. Swindon goals: Aaron Drinan 32', Harry Smith 34', Darren Oldaker 53'. Cambridge United goals: James Brophy 4', Sullay Kaikai 64'. Expected goals: 1.28-0.64. Possession: 40-60. Player of the match: Aaron Drinan (8.6).
Match report
Swindon beat Cambridge United 3-2
Swindon came from behind to beat Cambridge United 3-2 at The Nigel Eady County Ground on Saturday 9 August in the League Two.
James Brophy put Cambridge United ahead on 4' (0-1), Aaron Drinan levelled for Swindon on 32' (1-1), Harry Smith restored Swindon's lead on 34' (2-1), Darren Oldaker made it 3-1 on 53' and Sullay Kaikai pulled one back for Cambridge United on 64' (3-2).
Swindon had 40% of the ball, shots were 9-10 (5-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.28-0.64.
Aaron Drinan (Swindon Town) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 8,862. Referee: Edward Duckworth.
Match stats
| Swindon | Cambridge United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 40 | 60 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.28 | 0.64 |
| Total shots | 9 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 12 | 15 |
| Big chances | 4 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 135 (56%) | 268 (76%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 2 | 7 |
| Total shots | 9 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 4 |
Lineups
Swindon (3-5-2): Connor Ripley, Will Wright, Ollie Clarke, Thomas Wilson-Brown, Joe Snowdon, Gavin Kilkenny, Darren Oldaker, Tom Nichols, Finley Munroe, Aaron Drinan, Harry Smith
Cambridge United (4-2-3-1): Jake Eastwood, Liam Bennett, Michael Morrison, Kelland Watts, Ben Purrington, Dominic Ball, Shane McLoughlin, James Brophy, Ben Knight, Sullay Kaikai, Louis Appere
Key events
- 4' · Goal · James Brophy (Cambridge United)
- 32' · Goal · Aaron Drinan (Swindon)
- 34' · Goal · Harry Smith (Swindon)
- 51' · Substitution · Elias Kachunga for Liam Bennett (Cambridge United)
- 51' · Substitution · Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu for Shane McLoughlin (Cambridge United)
- 53' · Goal · Darren Oldaker (Swindon)
- 64' · Goal · Sullay Kaikai (Cambridge United)
- 69' · Substitution · Paul Glatzel for Darren Oldaker (Swindon)
- 74' · Substitution · Filozofe Mabete for Tom Nichols (Swindon)
- 74' · Substitution · Botan Ameen for Joe Snowdon (Swindon)
- 81' · Substitution · Ryan Loft for Kelland Watts (Cambridge United)
- 82' · Yellow card · Finley Munroe (Swindon)
- 89' · Substitution · Daniel Butterworth for Finley Munroe (Swindon)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · James Brophy (Cambridge United)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Daniel Butterworth (Swindon)
All-time head-to-head
12 league meetings since 2000: Swindon 9, draws 2, Cambridge United 1.
Questions
Who won Swindon vs Cambridge United?
Swindon won, 3-2 (League Two) on Sat, 9 Aug 2025.
When and where is Swindon vs Cambridge United?
Sat, 9 Aug 2025, 14:00 UTC at The Nigel Eady County Ground, Swindon, Wiltshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Swindon and Cambridge United?
In 12 league meetings since 2000: Swindon 9 wins, 2 draws, Cambridge United 1 wins (goals 22-8).