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Cambridge United Cambridge United vs Plymouth Plymouth

League One

League One · Oct 24, 2026 · 14:00

Final score: Cambridge United 2–3 Plymouth

Match preview

Cambridge United welcome Plymouth to the Abbey Stadium on October 24th, 2026, in a League One clash that presents a fascinating contrast in early-season fortunes. The U's arrive in confident spirits, boasting two wins from their opening three league fixtures, scoring six goals and conceding just three. Their recent form, with two wins from their last three, suggests a team finding its rhythm and offers a strong foundation for this home encounter.

Conversely, Plymouth's start has been less auspicious. Having played only one league game so far, they suffered a 2-0 defeat, failing to register on the scoreboard. This solitary result paints a picture of a team yet to ignite their campaign. Historically, the head-to-head record has been evenly contested, with a mix of draws and wins for both sides, including a recent 3-1 victory for Plymouth and a 2-0 win for Cambridge. Despite Cambridge's superior form, the betting markets surprisingly favour a draw or an away win, with Plymouth perhaps possessing a stronger underlying squad. The key narrative here will be whether Cambridge can capitalize on their momentum and home advantage against a Plymouth side desperate to kickstart their season. Watch for Cambridge's attacking prowess against Plymouth's defensive resolve.

Standings

Recent form

Cambridge United

Plymouth

Head-to-head

  • : Plymouth 3–1 Cambridge United
  • : Cambridge United 0–0 Plymouth
  • : Cambridge United 2–0 Plymouth
  • : Plymouth 1–1 Cambridge United
  • : Plymouth 0–0 Cambridge United

Lineups

Cambridge United (Formation: 4-2-3-1)

1. J. Eastwood, 29. S. Curtis, 15. Cathal Séan Heffernan Andrews, 6. K. Watts, 22. Z. Bradshaw, 38. G. Hoddle, 17. P. Mpanzu, 10. B. Knight, 2. L. Bennett, 11. S. Kaikai, 14. G. Yahyai

Plymouth (Formation: 4-4-2)

1. M. Mahoney, 8. J. Edwards, 15. A. Mitchell, 22. A. Hartridge, 45. W. Harding, 11. R. Curtis, 19. T. Bakinson, 7. H. White, 14. O. Irow, 9. W. Evans, 27. A. Pepple

Match events

  • 12' Card Yellow Card — Alex Mitchell (Plymouth)
  • 14' Card Yellow Card — Sullay Kaikai (Cambridge United)
  • 29' Card Yellow Card — Tyreeq Bakinson (Plymouth)
  • 41' Goal Own Goal — Louis Appere (Plymouth)
  • 50' Goal Normal Goal — Xavier Amaechi (Plymouth) (assists: Harvey White)
  • 57' Goal Normal Goal — Sullay Kaikai (Cambridge United)
  • 61' subst Substitution 1 — Raees Bangura-Williams (Cambridge United) (assists: Shayne Lavery)
  • 62' subst Substitution 2 — George Hoddle (Cambridge United) (assists: Owen Moxon)
  • 68' subst Substitution 1 — Xavier Amaechi (Plymouth) (assists: Caleb Watts)
  • 74' Goal Penalty — Aribim Pepple (Plymouth)
  • 78' subst Substitution 2 — Jack Mackenzie (Plymouth) (assists: Alex·Hartridge)
  • 80' subst Substitution 3 — Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu (Cambridge United) (assists: Callum stead)
  • 82' subst Substitution 3 — Matthew Sorinola (Plymouth) (assists: Joe Edwards)
  • 83' subst Substitution 4 — Tyreeq Bakinson (Plymouth) (assists: Bradley Ibrahim)
  • 87' Goal Normal Goal — Shayne Lavery (Cambridge United)

Match statistics

  • expected_goals: 0 — 0
  • Passes accurate: 15 — 5
  • Total passes: 21 — 8
  • Yellow Cards: 0 — 0
  • Red Cards: 0 — 0
  • Shots on Goal: 0 — 0
  • Shots off Goal: 0 — 0
  • Ball Possession: 48% — 52%