Match report

Curzon Ashton and Cambridge United Draw 0-0 in FA Cup

Curzon Ashton
Curzon Ashton
0–0
FT
Cambridge United
Cambridge United
Nov 6, 2022

Curzon Ashton managed to hold off the higher-ranked Cambridge United in an intense FA Cup clash that ended in a goalless draw. The game saw both teams showcasing strong defensive efforts, with Curzon Ashton making crucial late substitutions to maintain their solid backline.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Curzon Ashton 0 - Cambridge United 0 (FA Cup)
  • • H. Dunk from Cambridge United received a yellow card at the 9th minute for a foul
  • • R. Hall substituted for C. Dimaio in the 20th minute for Curzon Ashton
  • • T. Peers from Curzon Ashton was issued a yellow card due to simulation at the 60th minute

Lineups

Curzon Ashton

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Renshaw (G)
  • 21 C. Mahon (D)
  • 4 M. Poscha (D)
  • 5 D. Matthews (D)
  • 3 C. Hampson (D)
  • 7 R. Hall (M)
  • 22 A. Barton (M)
  • 8 S. Walker (M)
  • 11 W. Hayhurst (M)
  • 9 T. Peers (F)
  • 10 J. Hancock (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 C. Dimaio
  • 12 G. Waring
  • 19 C. Hobson
  • 17 J. Richards
  • 15 M. Picksley
  • 13 J. Ollerenshaw
  • 16 E. Hogan
  • 18 W. Meredith

Cambridge United

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 25 W. Mannion (G)
  • 15 J. Okedina (D)
  • 16 Z. Rossi (D)
  • 6 L. Jones (D)
  • 11 H. Dunk (D)
  • 22 L. Simper (M)
  • 4 P. Digby (M)
  • 10 S. Smith (M)
  • 26 H. Knibbs (M)
  • 7 J. Brophy (M)
  • 9 J. Ironside (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 J. Lankester
  • 18 S. Tracey
  • 27 B. Worman
  • 13 J. Holden
  • 36 G. McConnell
  • 17 S. Janneh
  • 5 G. Taylor

Timeline

  1. Cambridge United
    9' Cambridge United Card · Yellow Card
    H. Dunk

    Foul

  2. Curzon Ashton
    20' Curzon Ashton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Hall · On: C. Dimaio
  3. Cambridge United
    57' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Smith · On: J. Lankester
  4. Cambridge United
    57' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Dunk · On: S. Tracey
  5. Curzon Ashton
    60' Curzon Ashton Card · Yellow Card
    T. Peers

    Simulation

  6. Curzon Ashton
    79' Curzon Ashton Card · Yellow Card
    Devon Matthews

    Foul

  7. Cambridge United
    80' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Simper · On: B. Worman
  8. Curzon Ashton
    81' Curzon Ashton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Hancock · On: G. Waring
  9. Curzon Ashton
    90'+1 Curzon Ashton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Peers · On: C. Hobson
  10. Curzon Ashton
    90'+1 Curzon Ashton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: W. Hayhurst · On: Jordan Richards
  11. Cambridge United
    90'+4 Cambridge United Card · Yellow Card
    H. Knibbs

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Curzon Ashton Cambridge United
Fouls 9 8
Pass Accuracy 65% 78%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 14
Corners 4 8
Total Passes 346 466
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 2 4
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 42% 58%
Accurate Passes 226 363
Shots Inside Box 8 10
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 1 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow card given to Cambridge United's H. Dunk in the 9th minute could have potentially disrupted their game plan, leading to a more cautious approach from them.
  • ▸ Curzon Ashton maintained their defensive resilience with multiple late substitutions, such as bringing on J. Hancock and T. Peers at the 81st and 90+1st minutes respectively, which helped solidify their backline.