Cambridge United vs Salford City: match statistics
Cambridge United showcases impressive home form with 67% of matches won at home and only 6% losses, making them one of the strongest teams at their own stadium. The hosts have an advantage in average goals scored per home match (1.83 vs 1.32 away for the visitors) and better shot accuracy (15% vs 11%). Salford City, despite good form in the last 5 matches (4 wins), shows significant weakness in away matches, where they lose as many as 42% of games and keep clean sheets in only 21%. Cambridge also has an advantage in xG per home matches (1.5 vs 1.42 xG for the visitors away) and better defense, conceding on average only 0.67 goals per match at home. Considering the solidity of the hosts at their own stadium and Salford's problems away from home, Cambridge United has a clear advantage, although the experience and recent form of the visitors mean that they cannot be completely ruled out from the fight for points.
Cambridge United vs Salford City: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Cambridge United played Salford City in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 21 March 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Cambridge United: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match. Salford City: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Cambridge United scores 1.49 and concedes 0.76 goals per match. Salford City scores 1.42 and concedes 1.24. League average: 2.55 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Cambridge United 49%, Salford City 53%. Over 2.5: Cambridge United 35%, Salford City 47%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Salford City has higher xG: 1.61 vs 1.37. Cambridge United: 11.3 shots per match, Salford City: 13.9.
Match halves
Cambridge United: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.92. Salford City: half-time lead 37%, second-half goals 0.76.
Goals by minute
Cambridge United: 76-90+ (13 goals). Salford City: 76-90+ (15 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.55 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 0.00, BTTS 0%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Cambridge United showcases impressive home form with 67% of matches won at home and only 6% losses, making them one of the strongest teams at their own stadium. The hosts have an advantage in average goals scored per home match (1.83 vs 1.32 away for the visitors) and better shot accuracy (15% vs 11%). Salford City, despite good form in the last 5 matches (4 wins), shows significant weakness in away matches, where they lose as many as 42% of games and keep clean sheets in only 21%. Cambridge also has an advantage in xG per home matches (1.5 vs 1.42 xG for the visitors away) and better defense, conceding on average only 0.67 goals per match at home. Considering the solidity of the hosts at their own stadium and Salford's problems away from home, Cambridge United has a clear advantage, although the experience and recent form of the visitors mean that they cannot be completely ruled out from the fight for points.
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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Cambridge United | Salford City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.42 | 0.31 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Salford City is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Cambridge United · 2.4 pts / match - Salford City
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Cambridge United is 5% better for: goals scored per match.
1.49 goals / match - Cambridge United · 1.42 goals / match - Salford City
Cambridge United is 63% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.76 goals / match - Cambridge United · 1.24 goals / match - Salford City
Cambridge United scores in 78% of matches (29 of 37 matches), while Salford City keeps a clean sheet in 29% (11 of 38 matches).
Salford City scores in 76% of matches (29 of 38 matches), while Cambridge United keeps a clean sheet in 41% (15 of 37 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Cambridge United
Over / Under - Salford City
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cambridge United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 51%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Salford City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 37% of matches and wins 55%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +4 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (15 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Cambridge United
Salford City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Cambridge United | Liga | Salford City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.24 | 2.55 | ▲ 2.66 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 49% | 52% | • 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 35% | 47% | • 47% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 41% | 27% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 67% | • 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 76% | ▼ 71% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Cambridge United 0 - 1 - 0 Salford City. Average goals 0.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Cambridge United vs Salford City?
The EFL League Two match finished Cambridge United 1:0 Salford City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Cambridge United vs Salford City?
Cambridge United score 1.49 goals per game on average and Salford City 1.42. The EFL League Two average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 49% of Cambridge United's matches and 53% of Salford City's.
What form are Cambridge United and Salford City in?
Over the last 5 games Cambridge United have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Salford City 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cambridge United vs Salford City?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.