Cambridge United have found it difficult to get points this league season. Will the team get something to cheer about when Portsmouth stop by Abbey Stadium?
- Cambridge United haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Portsmouth have the fewest conceded goals (8) in League One
It's no vacation for neither Cambridge United nor Portsmouth as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Cambridge United form and stats
The story so far in the League One for Cambridge United at their home stadium (Abbey Stadium) is 3 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats.
No payout for Cambridge in their previous match, an away game at Cheltenham Town that ended in defeat 0-1. Cambridge United's goalkeeper Stevens was extremely busy against Cheltenham Town, saving the team from a uglier defeat with a stunning six saves.
Before that fixture, a home defeat in the EFL Trophy against Colchester United.
Another home game is coming up fairly shortly for the hosts, as Carlisle United are coming to town in four days.
The Cambridge United fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 8 in 7 matches. On the other hand, Cambridge have conceded 8 goals. When Cambridge United hosts teams that live on the top of the table (like Bristol Rovers, Carlisle United, Wigan Athletic, Reading, Northampton Town, Fleetwood Town and Cheltenham Town), the matches have ended over 2.5 goals 2 of 3 times.
Portsmouth form and stats
The visitors, who have the fewest conceded goals (8) in League One, are W3-D2-L0 on the road this term. That's in the League One. In general it has been a productive period now for Portsmouth as they haven't lost any of their last 13 games.
The Portsmouth goalkeeper Will Norris is collecting clean sheets like a laundry worker. It's been 248 league minutes without conceding a goal, and counting.
Impressive finishing from Shaughnessy secured the home win 1-0 against Carlisle United in their previous game. The end of the last match, against Carlisle United, was very satisfying as Shaughnessy scored the winning goal deep into overtime. Shaughnessy, who plays in defense, got the "man of the match" on his team with the rating 9.23. Shaughnessy scored one goal and won 11 of 15 duels.
Before that match, the win at home hosting Gillingham in the EFL Trophy (5-1).
Portsmouth have another match that requires travelling in just four nights, a League One fixture versus Reading. A demanding calendar for the visitors!
Portsmouth are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 4 times in 5 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): Cambridge United two wins, one draw and Portsmouth seven victories. As for goals, seven matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), three games had two or less.
Top Goalscorers
  C. Bishop 8 goals |   F. Okenabirhie 5 goals |  P. Lane 3 goals |
Cambridge United missing players
Portsmouth missing players
| Cambridge United | Portsmouth | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 13 | 7 | 3 | Played | P | 1 | 5 | 13 |
| 4 | 3 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | 2 | 2 | Lost | L | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | 8 | 3 | Scored | S | 2 | 10 | 22 |
| 15 | 8 | 6 | Conceded | C | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| 92% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 80% | 85% |
| 77% | 86% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 80% | 69% |
| 31% | 29% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 60% | 46% |
| 8% | 14% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 40% | 23% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 20% | 8% |
| 38% | 43% | 33% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 60% | 54% |
| 38% | 43% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 40% | 46% |
| 31% | 14% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 20% | 15% |
| 5.2 | 5.7 | 4.7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 9 | 6.4 | 7.3 |
| 5.8 | 5.6 | 6.3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 1 | 3 | 3.8 |
| 1.5 | 1.4 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2.2 | 2.3 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 12.2 | 12.7 | 12.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 17 | 14 | 14.6 |
| 3.8 | 4.4 | 5.7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 5 | 4.4 | 5 |
| 24% | 26% | 18% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 40% | 45% | 34% |
| 11.8 | 10.6 | 11 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 6 | 10.6 | 11.2 |
| 3.8 | 4.1 | 5.3 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 1 | 2.2 | 2.9 |
- Cambridge United haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Portsmouth have not yet lost a game.
- Portsmouth have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Portsmouth have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Portsmouth have the fewest conceded goals (8) in League One
- Portsmouth have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (3) in League One
- Portsmouth have the most points from losing position (14) in League One
- Portsmouth have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded away.
- Portsmouth is in the best form (6-0-0) in League One
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Oxford United | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 30 |
| 2 | Portsmouth | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 29 |
| 3 | Barnsley | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 13 | 23 |
| 4 | Bolton Wanderers | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 23 |
| 5 | Peterborough United | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 22 |
| 6 | Stevenage | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 22 |
| 7 | Wycombe Wanderers | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 20 |
| 8 | Blackpool | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 19 |
| 9 | Burton Albion | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -2 | 19 |
| 10 | Charlton Athletic | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 18 |
| 11 | Derby County | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 18 |
| 12 | Lincoln City | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 18 |
| 13 | Leyton Orient | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | -4 | 18 |
| 14 | Port Vale | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 16 | -9 | 18 |
| 15 | Shrewsbury Town | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 9 | -6 | 17 |
| 16 | Exeter City | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 8 | -5 | 16 |
| 17 | Bristol Rovers | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 15 |
| 18 | Cambridge United | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 15 |
| 19 | Northampton Town | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 13 |
| 20 | Carlisle United | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | -5 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 8 |
| 22 | Fleetwood Town | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | -11 | 8 |
| 23 | Reading | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 19 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 17 | -10 | 6 |
| 24 | Cheltenham Town | 13 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 8 | -18 | 5 |
