Match report

Cambridge United Hold Wycombe to a 1–1 Draw in League One

Cambridge United
Cambridge United
1–1
FT
Wycombe
Wycombe
Apr 23, 2024

In a closely contested match at the Abbey Stadium, Cambridge United managed to hold Wycombe to a 1–1 draw in League One. The game was punctuated by key substitutions and late drama, with goals coming from both sides in the second half.

Key Facts

  • • Cambridge United scored through G. Yahyai (71', assist: L. Bennett)
  • • Wycombe equalized via Luke Leahy's penalty (83')
  • • Substitutions were crucial for both teams, with Cambridge making three changes at the 76th minute and Wycombe substituting twice around the 77th minute

Lineups

Cambridge United

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 25 W. Mannion (G)
  • 15 J. Okedina (D)
  • 4 P. Digby (D)
  • 26 J. Gibbons (D)
  • 2 L. Bennett (M)
  • 24 J. Cousins (M)
  • 14 S. Kaikai (M)
  • 7 J. Brophy (M)
  • 21 E. Kachunga (F)
  • 27 M. Bonne (F)
  • 23 G. Yahyai (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 F. Okenabirhie
  • 18 L. Taylor
  • 10 J. Lankester
  • 22 L. Simper
  • 38 G. Hoddle
  • 19 A. May
  • 31 L. Chadwick

Wycombe

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 25 F. Ravizzoli (G)
  • 26 J. McCarthy (D)
  • 5 C. Forino-Joseph (D)
  • 22 N. Lonwijk (D)
  • 10 L. Leahy (D)
  • 8 M. Butcher (M)
  • 19 F. Potts (M)
  • 12 G. McCleary (M)
  • 4 J. Scowen (M)
  • 23 K. Sadlier (M)
  • 9 S. Vokes (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 D. Wheeler
  • 24 R. Kone
  • 20 D. Taylor
  • 28 G. Kodua
  • 17 J. Low
  • 29 N. Shepperd
  • 6 R. Tafazolli

Timeline

  1. Wycombe
    71' Wycombe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. McCleary · On: D. Wheeler
  2. Cambridge United
    71' Cambridge United Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Yahyai · Assist: L. Bennett
  3. Cambridge United
    76' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Bonne · On: F. Okenabirhie
  4. Cambridge United
    76' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Yahyai · On: L. Taylor
  5. Cambridge United
    76' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Kaikai · On: J. Lankester
  6. Wycombe
    77' Wycombe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Vokes · On: R. Kone
  7. Wycombe
    77' Wycombe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Potts · On: D. Taylor
  8. Cambridge United
    81' Cambridge United Card · Yellow Card
    J. Okedina

    Time wasting

  9. Wycombe
    83' Wycombe Goal · Penalty
    Luke Leahy
  10. Wycombe
    86' Wycombe subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Sadlier · On: G. Kodua
  11. Cambridge United
    90'+7 Cambridge United Card · Yellow Card
    J. Gibbons

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Cambridge United Wycombe
Fouls 13 13
Pass Accuracy 55% 70%
Offsides 0 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 17
Corners 6 7
Total Passes 327 431
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 2 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 7
Possession 44% 56%
Accurate Passes 181 301
Shots Inside Box 10 11
Saves 5 1
Shots Outside Box 1 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ G. Yahyai's goal for Cambridge United in the 71st minute shifted momentum, giving them a temporary lead
  • ▸ Wycombe levelled the match with Luke Leahy scoring from the penalty spot in the 83rd minute, which secured a hard-fought draw