Cambridge United 1-0 Cheltenham
Updated
Cambridge United won: Cambridge United 1-0 Cheltenham in the League Two (Round 1) on Sat, 2 Aug 2025 at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Cambridge United goals: Louis Appere 59'. Expected goals: 1.37-0.38. Possession: 51-49. Player of the match: Kelland Watts (7.9).
Match report
Cambridge United beat Cheltenham 1-0
Cambridge United narrowly beat Cheltenham 1-0 at Cledara Abbey Stadium on Saturday 2 August in the League Two.
Louis Appere put Cambridge United ahead on 59' (1-0).
Cambridge United had 51% of the ball, shots were 13-7 (4-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.37-0.38.
Kelland Watts (Cambridge United) was player of the match with a 7.9 rating.
Attendance: 6,673. Referee: Craig Hicks.
Match stats
| Cambridge United | Cheltenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 51 | 49 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.37 | 0.38 |
| Total shots | 13 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 19 | 8 |
| Big chances | 3 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 160 (54%) | 158 (57%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 2 |
| Total shots | 13 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 2 |
Lineups
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
Cheltenham (4-2-3-1): Joe Day, Darragh Power, Robbie Cundy, Scot Bennett, Taine Anderson, Liam Kinsella, Luke Young, Jordan Thomas, Ryan Broom, Ethon Archer, George Miller
Key events
- 34' · Yellow card · Darragh Power (Cheltenham)
- 39' · Yellow card · Luke Young (Cheltenham)
- 59' · Goal · Louis Appere (Cambridge United)
- 66' · Substitution · Arkell Jude-Boyd for Taine Anderson (Cheltenham)
- 66' · Substitution · James Wilson for Robbie Cundy (Cheltenham)
- 66' · Substitution · Lee Angol for George Miller (Cheltenham)
- 67' · Substitution · Jake Bickerstaff for Ryan Broom (Cheltenham)
- 74' · Substitution · Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu for Ben Knight (Cambridge United)
- 81' · Substitution · George Hoddle for Shane McLoughlin (Cambridge United)
- 81' · Substitution · Ryan Loft for Louis Appere (Cambridge United)
- 83' · Substitution · Jokubas Mazionis for Darragh Power (Cheltenham)
- 88' · Substitution · Mamadou Jobe for James Brophy (Cambridge United)
All-time head-to-head
23 league meetings since 2003: Cambridge United 8, draws 5, Cheltenham 10.
Questions
Who won Cambridge United vs Cheltenham?
Cambridge United won, 1-0 (League Two) on Sat, 2 Aug 2025.
When and where is Cambridge United vs Cheltenham?
Sat, 2 Aug 2025, 14:00 UTC at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Cambridge United and Cheltenham?
In 23 league meetings since 2003: Cambridge United 8 wins, 5 draws, Cheltenham 10 wins (goals 30-27).