Match report

Cambridge United Defeats Forest Green 2–0 in League One

Cambridge United
Cambridge United
2–0
FT
Forest Green
Forest Green
May 7, 2023

Cambridge United stuns Forest Green with an impressive 2-0 win in the League One showdown. The U's took control early through goals by Harry Dunk and Sam Smith, effectively shutting down any revival attempts from the visitors.

Key Facts

  • • Cambridge United wins against Forest Green with a score of 2-0.
  • • Harry Dunk scores first for Cambridge United at minute 25.
  • • Sam Smith doubles the lead with another goal at minute 37.
  • • Forest Green had two yellow cards, one to H. Bunker and Brandon Cooper.

Lineups

Cambridge United

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Mitov (G)
  • 28 L. Bennett (D)
  • 21 R. Bennett (D)
  • 23 M. Morrison (D)
  • 11 H. Dunk (D)
  • 4 P. Digby (M)
  • 24 C. McGrandles (M)
  • 7 J. Brophy (M)
  • 14 J. Lankester (M)
  • 26 H. Knibbs (M)
  • 10 S. Smith (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 F. Okenabirhie
  • 44 G. Thomas
  • 8 L. O'Neil
  • 25 W. Mannion
  • 9 J. Ironside
  • 15 J. Okedina
  • 3 B. Haunstrup

Forest Green

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 31 R. Doohan (G)
  • 3 D. Bernard (D)
  • 5 O. Casey (D)
  • 23 B. Cooper (D)
  • 12 J. Robson (D)
  • 20 S. O'Brien (M)
  • 27 H. Bunker (M)
  • 4 D. McGeouch (M)
  • 11 J. Garrick (M)
  • 29 R. Brown (F)
  • 30 T. Omotoye (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 C. O'Keeffe
  • 25 M. Peart-Harris
  • 48 C. Savage
  • 38 K. Sanniola
  • 34 Z. McKenzie
  • 24 L. Thomas

Timeline

  1. Cambridge United
    25' Cambridge United Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Dunk · Assist: C. McGrandles
  2. Cambridge United
    30' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Morrison · On: F. Okenabirhie
  3. Cambridge United
    37' Cambridge United Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Smith · Assist: J. Lankester
  4. Forest Green
    59' Forest Green subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Bernard · On: C. O'Keeffe
  5. Forest Green
    59' Forest Green subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Brown · On: M. Peart-Harris
  6. Forest Green
    68' Forest Green subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. McGeouch · On: Charlie Savage
  7. Cambridge United
    69' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Lankester · On: G. Thomas
  8. Forest Green
    74' Forest Green Card · Yellow Card
    H. Bunker

    Foul

  9. Forest Green
    79' Forest Green Card · Yellow Card
    Brandon Cooper

    Argument

  10. Forest Green
    84' Forest Green subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Robson · On: K. Sanniola
  11. Forest Green
    84' Forest Green subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. O'Brien · On: Z. McKenzie

Match Stats

Stat Cambridge United Forest Green
Fouls 8 13
Pass Accuracy 76% 81%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 5
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 428 459
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 3 0
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 327 371
Shots Inside Box 9 2
Saves 0 1
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Harry Dunk's early goal in the 25th minute set a strong tone for Cambridge United.
  • ▸ Sam Smith's second goal at the 37th minute effectively sealed the victory, as Forest Green struggled to mount an effective comeback.