Cambridge United 2-1 Northampton
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Cambridge United won: Cambridge United 2-1 Northampton in the England, EFL Trophy (Round 2) on Tue, 6 Oct 2026 at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Cambridge United goals: Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu 29', Gassan Ahadme 62' (pen). Northampton goals: Matthew Warhurst 51'. Possession: 53-47. Player of the match: Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu (8.2).
Match report
Cambridge United beat Northampton 2-1
Cambridge United narrowly beat Northampton 2-1 at Cledara Abbey Stadium on Tuesday 6 October in the England, EFL Trophy.
Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu put Cambridge United ahead on 29' (1-0), Matthew Warhurst levelled for Northampton on 51' (1-1) and Gassan Ahadme restored Cambridge United's lead from the penalty spot on 62' (2-1).
Cambridge United had 53% of the ball, shots were 11-10 (5-3 on target).
Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu (Cambridge United) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 888. Referee: Aaron Farmer.
Match stats
| Cambridge United | Northampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 53 | 47 |
| Total shots | 11 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 30 | 13 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 333 (73%) | 277 (68%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total shots | 11 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 4 |
| Shots outside box | 1 | 6 |
Lineups
Cambridge United (4-2-3-1): Gabriel Breeze, Cathal Heffernan, Patrick Bauer, Kelland Watts, Zak Bradshaw, George Hoddle, Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu, Sullay Kaikai, Raees Bangura-Williams, Isaac Heath, Gassan Ahadme
Northampton (4-1-4-1): Zachary Jeacock, Janoi Donacien, Elliott Moore, Josh Powell, Logan Briggs, Lee Evans, Owen Dale, Joe Wormleighton, Connor Lemonheigh-Evans, Joe O'Brien Whitmarsh, Matthew Warhurst
Key events
- 29' · Goal · Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu (Cambridge United)
- 51' · Goal · Matthew Warhurst (Northampton)
- 62' · Goal · Gassan Ahadme (Cambridge United)
All-time head-to-head
23 league meetings since 1995: Cambridge United 7, draws 9, Northampton 7.
Questions
Who won Cambridge United vs Northampton?
Cambridge United won, 2-1 (England, EFL Trophy) on Tue, 6 Oct 2026.
When and where is Cambridge United vs Northampton?
Tue, 6 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, EFL Trophy.
What is the head-to-head record between Cambridge United and Northampton?
In 23 league meetings since 1995: Cambridge United 7 wins, 9 draws, Northampton 7 wins (goals 28-30).