Cambridge United 3-1 Charlton
Updated
Cambridge United won: Cambridge United 3-1 Charlton in the EFL Cup (Round 2) on Tue, 26 Aug 2025 at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Cambridge United goals: James Brophy 15', Kylian Kouassi 29', Zak Bradshaw 55'. Charlton goals: Ibrahim Fullah 44'. Sent off: Karoy Anderson (90'). Expected goals: 1.50-0.94. Possession: 44-56. Player of the match: Zak Bradshaw (8.6).
Match report
Cambridge United beat Charlton 3-1
Cambridge United beat Charlton 3-1 at Cledara Abbey Stadium on Tuesday 26 August in EFL Cup.
James Brophy put Cambridge United ahead on 15' (1-0), Kylian Kouassi made it 2-0 on 29', Ibrahim Fullah pulled one back for Charlton on 44' (2-1) and Zak Bradshaw made it 3-1 on 55'.
Karoy Anderson (Charlton) was sent off on 90+12'.
Cambridge United had 44% of the ball, shots were 12-13 (5-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.50-0.94.
Zak Bradshaw (Cambridge United) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 3,231. Referee: David Rock.
Match stats
| Cambridge United | Charlton | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 44 | 56 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.50 | 0.94 |
| Total shots | 12 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 27 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 192 (61%) | 295 (75%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 3 |
| Corners | 3 | 4 |
| Total shots | 12 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 11 |
Lineups
Cambridge United (4-2-3-1): Jake Eastwood, James Gibbons, Zeno Ibsen Rossi, Kelland Watts, Zak Bradshaw, Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu, Shane McLoughlin, Ben Knight, Elias Kachunga, James Brophy, Kylian Kouassi
Charlton (3-5-2): Ashley Maynard-Brewer, Josh Laqeretabua, Zach Mitchell, Macaulay Gillesphey, Ollie Hobden, Harvey Knibbs, Joe Rankin-Costello, Karoy Anderson, Ibrahim Fullah, Tanto Olaofe, Charlie Kelman
Key events
- 15' · Goal · James Brophy (Cambridge United)
- 29' · Goal · Kylian Kouassi (Cambridge United)
- 33' · Yellow card · Tanto Olaofe (Charlton)
- 44' · Goal · Ibrahim Fullah (Charlton)
- 45'+2 · Yellow card · Macaulay Gillesphey (Charlton)
- 55' · Goal · Zak Bradshaw (Cambridge United)
- 57' · Yellow card · Ollie Hobden (Charlton)
- 60' · Yellow card · Karoy Anderson (Charlton)
- 62' · Substitution · Dominic Ball for Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu (Cambridge United)
- 63' · Substitution · Sullay Kaikai for James Brophy (Cambridge United)
- 63' · Substitution · Louis Appere for Kylian Kouassi (Cambridge United)
- 63' · Substitution · Henry Rylah for Charlie Kelman (Charlton)
- 64' · Substitution · Alan Mwamba for Joe Rankin-Costello (Charlton)
- 65' · Substitution · Micah Mbick for Ollie Hobden (Charlton)
- 65' · Substitution · Kai Enslin for Harvey Knibbs (Charlton)
- 72' · Substitution · Glenn McConnell for Ben Knight (Cambridge United)
- 75' · Substitution · Keenan Gough for Macaulay Gillesphey (Charlton)
- 82' · Substitution · Liam Bennett for Elias Kachunga (Cambridge United)
- 90'+12 · Red card · Karoy Anderson (Charlton)
All-time head-to-head
8 league meetings since 2021: Cambridge United 0, draws 3, Charlton 5.
Questions
Who won Cambridge United vs Charlton?
Cambridge United won, 3-1 (EFL Cup) on Tue, 26 Aug 2025.
When and where is Cambridge United vs Charlton?
Tue, 26 Aug 2025, 18:30 UTC at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, EFL Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Cambridge United and Charlton?
In 8 league meetings since 2021: Cambridge United 0 wins, 3 draws, Charlton 5 wins (goals 6-13).