Cambridge United 1-0 Blackpool
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Cambridge United won: Cambridge United 1-0 Blackpool in the League One (Round 10) on Sat, 10 Oct 2026 at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Cambridge United goals: Gassan Ahadme 82'. Sent off: George Honeyman (6'). Expected goals: 1.90-0.66. Possession: 73-27. Player of the match: Kelland Watts (9).
Match report
Cambridge United beat Blackpool 1-0
Cambridge United squeezed past Blackpool 1-0 at Cledara Abbey Stadium on Saturday 10 October in the League One.
Gassan Ahadme put Cambridge United ahead on 82' (1-0).
George Honeyman (Blackpool) was sent off on 6'.
Cambridge United had 73% of the ball, shots were 21-6 (7-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.90-0.66. Cambridge United were the better side on chances, too.
Kelland Watts (Cambridge United) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 7,295. Referee: Lewis Sandoe.
Match stats
| Cambridge United | Blackpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 73 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.90 | 0.66 |
| Total shots | 21 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 39 | 12 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 384 (81%) | 94 (53%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 13 | 6 |
| Total shots | 21 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 14 | 4 |
Lineups
Cambridge United (3-4-2-1): Jake Eastwood, Cathal Heffernan, Kelland Watts, Zak Bradshaw, Liam Bennett, Dominic Ball, Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu, Isaac Heath, Ben Knight, Sullay Kaikai, Gassan Ahadme
Blackpool (4-1-3-2): Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Jordan Williams, Oliver Casey, Zac Ashworth, Finley Munroe, Karoy Anderson, Josh Bowler, George Honeyman, Albie Morgan, Tom Bloxham, Jerry Yates
Key events
- 6' · Red card · George Honeyman (Blackpool)
- 31' · Yellow card · Oliver Casey (Blackpool)
- 46' · Substitution · Owen Moxon for Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu (Cambridge United)
- 52' · Substitution · Hayden Coulson for Tom Bloxham (Blackpool)
- 60' · Substitution · Shayne Lavery for Isaac Heath (Cambridge United)
- 68' · Substitution · Ilmari Niskanen for Josh Bowler (Blackpool)
- 69' · Substitution · Dion Charles for Jerry Yates (Blackpool)
- 76' · Substitution · Jordan Brown for Albie Morgan (Blackpool)
- 82' · Goal · Gassan Ahadme (Cambridge United)
- 84' · Substitution · Raees Bangura-Williams for Ben Knight (Cambridge United)
- 86' · Yellow card · Sullay Kaikai (Cambridge United)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Finley Munroe (Blackpool)
All-time head-to-head
15 league meetings since 1993: Cambridge United 5, draws 5, Blackpool 5.
Questions
Who won Cambridge United vs Blackpool?
Cambridge United won, 1-0 (League One) on Sat, 10 Oct 2026.
When and where is Cambridge United vs Blackpool?
Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 14:15 UTC at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Cambridge United and Blackpool?
In 15 league meetings since 1993: Cambridge United 5 wins, 5 draws, Blackpool 5 wins (goals 20-23).