Match report

Cambridge United Stalemates Cheltenham 2-2 in League One Clash

Cambridge United
Cambridge United
2–2
FT
Cheltenham
Cheltenham
Apr 30, 2022

In a highly competitive League One encounter, Cambridge United managed to hold off Cheltenham Town for a 2-2 draw. Sam Smith scored twice for Cambridge United, while Andy May netted two goals for the visitors. Despite losing a player late in the game, Cheltenham showed resilience and secured an important point.

Key Facts

  • • S. Smith (Cambridge United) scored both goals at 22' and 50'
  • • A. May (Cheltenham Town) equalized for his team at 23' and drew the game level again with a goal at 91'+
  • • William Boyle (Cheltenham Town) was sent off in the 82nd minute after receiving two yellow cards
  • • Cambridge United held Cheltenham to a draw despite being reduced to ten men for over half an hour

Lineups

Cambridge United

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 25 W. Mannion (G)
  • 6 L. Jones (D)
  • 8 L. O'Neil (M)
  • 15 J. Okedina (D)
  • 3 J. Iredale (D)
  • 22 L. Simper (M)
  • 28 L. Bennett (D)
  • 14 W. Hoolahan (M)
  • 18 S. Tracey (M)
  • 26 H. Knibbs (M)
  • 10 S. Smith (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 A. May
  • 9 J. Ironside
  • 33 K. Yearn
  • 23 J. Lankester
  • 27 B. Worman
  • 7 J. Brophy
  • 1 D. Mitov

Cheltenham

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 20 S. Flinders (G)
  • 5 C. Raglan (D)
  • 2 S. Long (M)
  • 15 W. Boyle (D)
  • 6 L. Freestone (M)
  • 4 M. Pollock (D)
  • 8 L. Sercombe (M)
  • 16 C. Wright (M)
  • 23 E. Bonds (M)
  • 10 A. May (F)
  • 19 G. Lloyd (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 C. Brown
  • 28 B. Williams
  • 27 A. Ramsey
  • 39 Z. Guinan
  • 11 E. Chapman
  • 18 R. Hutchinson
  • 1 O. Evans

Timeline

  1. Cambridge United
    22' Cambridge United Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Smith · Assist: H. Knibbs
  2. Cheltenham
    23' Cheltenham Goal · Normal Goal
    A. May
  3. Cambridge United
    40' Cambridge United Card · Yellow Card
    L. Simper

    Foul

  4. Cheltenham
    45'+1 Cheltenham Card · Yellow Card
    Sean Long

    Argument

  5. Cambridge United
    50' Cambridge United Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Smith · Assist: J. Iredale
  6. Cheltenham
    53' Cheltenham Card · Yellow Card
    William Boyle

    Foul

  7. Cheltenham
    62' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Sean Long · On: C. Brown
  8. Cheltenham
    64' Cheltenham Card · Yellow Card
    C. Raglan

    Foul

  9. Cheltenham
    72' Cheltenham Card · Yellow Card
    A. May

    Handball

  10. Cheltenham
    73' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Freestone · On: Ben Williams
  11. Cheltenham
    73' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Bonds · On: Aaron Ramsey
  12. Cambridge United
    76' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Tracey · On: J. Ironside
  13. Cheltenham
    82' Cheltenham Card · Yellow Card
    William Boyle

    Argument

  14. Cheltenham
    82' Cheltenham Card · Red Card
    William Boyle

    Argument

  15. Cambridge United
    88' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Hoolahan · On: K. Yearn
  16. Cheltenham
    90'+1 Cheltenham Goal · Normal Goal
    A. May

Match Stats

Stat Cambridge United Cheltenham
Fouls 9 13
Pass Accuracy 75% 72%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 18 15
Corners 10 6
Total Passes 416 398
Yellow Cards 2 5
Blocked Shots 7 7
Shots on Target 7 3
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 51% 49%
Accurate Passes 313 285
Shots Inside Box 13 8
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 5 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by S. Smith in the 22nd minute put Cambridge United ahead, but A. May's quick equalizer just a minute later kept Cheltenham in contention
  • ▸ Cambridge United regained the lead through another S. Smith goal at 50', but Cheltenham responded with determination and secured an equalizer late in the match when A. May scored in stoppage time