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Cambridge United

EFL League OneSeason 2026/2027Neil HarrisNo. 5Data current as of October 15, 2026
Form (recent games)
DWDDW
Unbeaten for 6 matches

Cambridge United 2026/2027: season in numbers

Cambridge United in League One

Cambridge United plays in League One (England) during the 2026/2027 season. Cambridge United is No. 5 in the standings. Next game: Barnsley.

Form and record

Cambridge United has 4 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss, averaging 1.78 points per game. Over the last five games, the team has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, worth 1.80 points per game.

Goals and clean sheets

Cambridge United scores 1.56 goals per game and allows 1.22. The team keeps a clean sheet in 11% of games and fails to score in 0%.

BTTS / Over / Under

Both teams score in 89% of Cambridge United's games. 56% finish with at least three goals and 22% with at least four. Those games average 2.78 total goals.

Goal patterns

Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 56% of games. The team scored in both halves in 22% of games. Last five: BTTS 80%, Over 2.5 40%.

Halves and minutes

Cambridge United scores 0.33 goals in the first half and 1.22 in the second half. Most goals come in minutes 46-60 (4 goals).

xG and playing style

Cambridge United averages 1.57 xG and 1.33 xGA per game. The team takes 13.4 shots, puts 4.4 on target and averages 49% possession.

Key statistical indicators

Cambridge United's xG differential is 0.24 per game. Its points-per-game average over the last five differs from the season mark by 0.02. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.

Season overview

1.78Points per game16 pts
1.56Goals scored / game
1.22Goals allowed / game
56%Over 2.5 goals
89%Both teams scored
11%Clean sheets
0%Games without a goal

Record

Wins, draws and losses overall, at home and away.

Season result split
44% W44% D11% L
+3
Goal difference
1.78
PPG (season)
1.80
PPG (last 5)

Goals

Team goal production compared with league averages and goal-count distribution.

How often they score at least...

1 goal100%
2 goals44%
3 goals11%
4 goals0%

How often they concede at least...

1 goal89%
2 goals33%
3 goals0%
4 goals0%

Goal lines (Over/Under)

See how often this team's games clear each goal line, including first-half and second-half results.

Halves

Goal before half-time56%League average: 65%
Min. 2 goals before half-time22%League average: 34%
Min. 3 goals before half-time0%League average: 16%
Goal after half-time100%League average: 82%
Min. 2 goals after half-time67%League average: 47%
Min. 3 goals after half-time33%League average: 27%

Goal patterns

Scoring patterns from this team's games, plus a closer look at the last five.

Combinations (season)

BTTS at half-time11%
BTTS in both halves11%
Scored in both halves22%
Min. 3 goals and BTTS56%
Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%

Game halves

First and second half points, goals, clean sheets, half-time state and last-five split.

Half-time state

11% W56% D33% L
leading / drawing / trailing

Second-half results

56% W22% D22% L
8
Half-time points
0.89
PPG (1st half)
-1
Goal difference
17
Second-half points
1.89
PPG (2nd half)

Goals and clean sheets by half

Scored before half-time0.33
Conceded before half-time0.44
Scored after half-time1.22
Conceded after half-time0.78
Clean sheet before half-time56%
Clean sheet after half-time44%
No goal before half-time78%
No goal after half-time0%
Last 5 games - details
1st half2nd half
PPG (season)0.402.60
Goals scored / game0.21.2
Goals allowed / game0.80.2
Average goals per game1.01.4
Min. 1 goal80%100%
Min. 2 goals20%40%
Min. 3 goals0%0%
Clean sheets20%80%
Games without a goal80%0%
Goal difference-3+5
1st half (Last 5): 0% leading - 40% drawing - 60% trailing - BTTS HT (last 5) 20%
2nd half (Last 5): 80% won - 20% drawing - 0% lost

Goals by minute

The parts of a game in which this team scores and allows the most goals.

Cambridge United
ScoredConceded
1
1
0-15
0
2
16-30
2
1
31-45
4
0
46-60
3
2
61-75
4
5
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (4 goals). Allows the most goals in minutes 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Advanced stats

Shots, finishing, possession and expected goals (xG).

Attacking profile

Style: Balanced
33%
Shot accuracy
shots on target
0.12
Chance quality
xG per shot
0.35
Finishing
goals per shot on target

xG per shot around 0.08 means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances.

Key statistical indicators

A combined view of xG, efficiency, form and patterns from completed games.

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.24
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.10
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-0.7 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.01
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.11
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
108%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
85%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.02
Lead holding
Leads at halftime in 11% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
400%
Defense after halftime
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
29% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
29%

* All indicators are calculated only from season statistics. They are not NoFluffPicks model predictions.

Squad

Players with verified appearances in this competition season.

Form across the last 5, 6 and 10 matches

Compare the team's latest matches across all competitions. The 5-match window reacts fastest to change, while 10 matches show the broader trend.

Corners

See how often the team wins corners, concedes them and crosses the main total-corners lines.

Overall

9 matches
7.0
Corners won per match
4.3
Corners conceded per match
11.3
Total corners per match
77.8%
Over 8.5 corners
55.6%
Over 9.5 corners
44.4%
Over 10.5 corners

Home

5 matches
8.0
Corners won per match
3.6
Corners conceded per match
11.6
Total corners per match
80.0%
Over 8.5 corners
60.0%
Over 9.5 corners
40.0%
Over 10.5 corners

Cards and discipline

Compare the team's cards with its opponents' cards, including how often either side receives a red card.

Overall

9 matches
1.9
Team cards per match
1.2
Opponent cards per match
3.1
Total cards per match
33.3%
Over 3.5
22.2%
Over 4.5
0.0%
Red cards

Home

5 matches
1.6
Team cards per match
1.4
Opponent cards per match
3.0
Total cards per match
40.0%
Over 3.5
20.0%
Over 4.5
0.0%
Red cards

Strength of recent opponents

Recent results make more sense when you also know how strong the opponents have been.

1.51
Opponents' average PPG
9.3
Opponents' average position
Harder than average

Over its last 6 games, Cambridge United faced opponents averaging 1.51 points per game and an average standings position of No. 9.3 in a 24-team league. Compared with the league average, that was a harder than average schedule.

Recent games

Upcoming games

Round 12
Cambridge United
Wycombe Wanderers
Round 13
Cambridge United
Plymouth Argyle
Round 9
Sheffield Wednesday
Cambridge United
Round 14
Leyton Orient
Cambridge United
Round 15
Luton Town
Cambridge United
Round 16
Cambridge United
Stockport County
Round 17
Peterborough United
Cambridge United
Round 18
Cambridge United
Leicester City
Round 19
Milton Keynes Dons
Cambridge United

FAQ

What is Cambridge United's recent form?

Cambridge United has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses over the last five games. The team averages 1.78 points per game this season.

Where is Cambridge United in the EFL League One standings?

Cambridge United is No. 5 with 16 points.

How many goals does Cambridge United score per game?

Cambridge United scores 1.56 goals per game and allows 1.22. These averages show the team's attacking and defensive record this season.

How often do Cambridge United's games have BTTS or Over 2.5 goals?

Both teams score in 89% of Cambridge United's games, while 56% finish with at least three goals. Cambridge United keeps a clean sheet in 11% of games.

Who does Cambridge United play next?

Cambridge United's next game is Barnsley vs. Cambridge United on October 17, 2026. Pre-game stats and the full schedule are further down this page.

Where can I find Cambridge United stats and betting picks?

This page covers Cambridge United's form, home and away records, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. Betting picks and full analysis for upcoming games are available in the NoFluffPicks app.