Match report

Carlisle Stuns Cambridge United 2-1 in League Two Clash

Cambridge United
Cambridge United
1–2
FT
Carlisle
Carlisle
Feb 29, 2020

Carlisle United stunned Cambridge United with a 2-1 victory in a tense League Two encounter. Cambridge fell behind early with Alessandra opening the scoring for Carlisle, and despite Lambe's late goal for Cambridge, Anderton's second-half strike ensured the visitors held on for a crucial three points.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Cambridge United 1–2 Carlisle United
  • • L. Alessandra (27') scored the first goal for Carlisle
  • • N. Anderton (73') extended Carlisle's lead
  • • R. Lambe (82') scored for Cambridge United
  • • Cambridge made three substitutions: I. El Mizouni, Leon Davies, and V. Adeboyejo
  • • Carlisle substituted Elliot Watt, O. Olomola, and J. Bridge

Lineups

Cambridge United

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 25 C. Burton (G)
  • 5 G. Taylor (D)
  • 2 K. Knoyle (D)
  • 17 L. Davies (M)
  • 16 H. Darling (D)
  • 34 I. El Mizouni
  • 11 H. Dunk (D)
  • 21 S. Carruthers (M)
  • 15 P. Mullin (F)
  • 10 G. Maris (M)
  • 18 V. Adeboyejo (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 R. Lambe
  • 30 J. Roles
  • 9 A. Dallas
  • 27 B. Worman
  • 1 D. Mitov
  • 24 J. Williams
  • 4 G. Taft

Carlisle

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Collin (G)
  • 17 B. Webster (D)
  • 34 N. Anderton (D)
  • 6 A. Hayden (D)
  • 8 M. Jones (M)
  • 14 G. Jones
  • 11 H. McKirdy (F)
  • 40 O. Patrick (F)
  • 12 E. Watt (M)
  • 9 L. Alessandra (F)
  • 5 J. Mellish (M)

Substitutes

  • 15 T. Charters
  • 24 O. Olomola
  • 19 J. Bridge
  • 33 M. Hunt
  • 3 J. Iredale
  • 13 M. Dewhurst
  • 25 R. Loft

Timeline

  1. Cambridge United
    14' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. El Mizouni · On: R. Lambe
  2. Carlisle
    27' Carlisle Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Alessandra
  3. Carlisle
    59' Carlisle Card · Yellow Card
    A. Hayden
  4. Carlisle
    64' Carlisle Card · Yellow Card
    Byron Webster
  5. Cambridge United
    70' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Leon Davies · On: J. Roles
  6. Cambridge United
    71' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Adeboyejo · On: A. Dallas
  7. Carlisle
    72' Carlisle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Elliot Watt · On: T. Charters
  8. Carlisle
    73' Carlisle Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Anderton
  9. Cambridge United
    78' Cambridge United Card · Yellow Card
    J. Roles
  10. Carlisle
    80' Carlisle Card · Yellow Card
    H. McKirdy
  11. Carlisle
    81' Carlisle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Alessandra · On: O. Olomola
  12. Cambridge United
    82' Cambridge United Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Lambe · Assist: H. Darling
  13. Carlisle
    88' Carlisle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. McKirdy · On: J. Bridge
  14. Carlisle
    89' Carlisle Card · Yellow Card
    T. Charters
  15. Carlisle
    90' Carlisle Card · Yellow Card
    O. Olomola

Match Stats

Stat Cambridge United Carlisle
Fouls 10 16
Pass Accuracy 58% 48%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 18
Corners 9 5
Total Passes 330 293
Yellow Cards 1 5
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 6 8
Shots off Target 5 8
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes 192 141
Shots Inside Box 11 11
Saves 6 5
Shots Outside Box 4 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Carlisle's early goal by L. Alessandra in the 27th minute set the tone for the game
  • ▸ N. Anderton's goal in the 73rd minute was a crucial moment, doubling Carlisle's lead and seemingly sealing the victory
  • ▸ R. Lambe's late goal for Cambridge United in the 82nd minute briefly re-ignited hope but it was too little, too late for Cambridge