Match report

Cheltenham 1–1 Cambridge United: League Two Draw

Cheltenham
Cheltenham
1–1
FT
Cambridge United
Cambridge United
Apr 6, 2026

Cheltenham and Cambridge United played out a hard-fought draw in their League Two match, with Cambridge United taking the lead through Sam Kaikai's goal in the 34th minute. Cheltenham managed to level the score with an own goal by James Eastwood in the 90th minute, securing a 1-1 draw. Both teams showed resilience and determination throughout the game, with Cheltenham making multiple substitutions in search of an equalizer.

Key Facts

  • • Cambridge United's Sam Kaikai scored the first goal in the 34th minute, assisted by Marley Jobe.
  • • Dominic Ball received a yellow card for Cambridge United in the 59th minute.
  • • Cheltenham made several substitutions: Ben Stevenson, J. Davison, and J. Bickerstaff came on in the 61st, 68th, and 69th minutes respectively.
  • • James Eastwood's own goal for Cheltenham in the 90th minute secured a 1-1 draw.
  • • Cambridge United also made several substitutions: L. Appere, Ben Knight, and A. Mayor came on in the 73rd, 73rd, and 86th minutes respectively.

Lineups

Cheltenham

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Joe Day (G)
  • 2 Arkell Jude-Boyd (D)
  • 6 Robbie Cundy (D)
  • 5 James Wilson (D)
  • 27 Jonathan Tomkinson (D)
  • 26 Ben Stevenson (M)
  • 11 Jordan Thomas (M)
  • 4 Harry Ashfield (M)
  • 23 Isaac Hutchinson (M)
  • 20 Jake Bickerstaff (M)
  • 9 Josh Davison (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 George Nurse
  • 41 Mamadou Diallo
  • 8 Luke Young
  • 10 George Miller
  • 22 Mo Faal
  • 7 Cole Deeming
  • 14 Ryan Broom

Cambridge United

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Jake Eastwood (G)
  • 26 James Gibbons (D)
  • 23 Mamadou Jobe (D)
  • 6 Kelland Watts (D)
  • 2 Liam Bennett (M)
  • 4 Dominic Ball (M)
  • 17 Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu (M)
  • 15 Adam Mayor (M)
  • 14 Ben Knight (F)
  • 11 Sullay Kaikai (F)
  • 9 Louis Appéré (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 Ben Purrington
  • 38 George Hoddle
  • 7 James Brophy
  • 5 Michael Morrison
  • 19 Shayne Lavery
  • 25 Ben Hughes
  • 24 Elliott Nevitt

Timeline

  1. Cambridge United
    34' Cambridge United Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Kaikai · Assist: M. Jobe
  2. Cambridge United
    59' Cambridge United Card · Yellow Card
    Dominic Ball

    Foul

  3. Cheltenham
    61' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ben Stevenson · On: Luke Young
  4. Cheltenham
    68' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Davison · On: M. Faal
  5. Cheltenham
    69' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Bickerstaff · On: Ryan Broom
  6. Cambridge United
    73' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Appere · On: S. Lavery
  7. Cambridge United
    73' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ben Knight · On: G. Hoddle
  8. Cheltenham
    84' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Arkell Jude-Boyd · On: G. Miller
  9. Cheltenham
    84' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: H. Ashfield · On: C. Deeming
  10. Cambridge United
    86' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Mayor · On: M. Morrison
  11. Cheltenham
    90'+1 Cheltenham Goal · Own Goal
    J. Eastwood
  12. Cambridge United
    90'+3 Cambridge United subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Mpanzu · On: Elliott Nevitt

Match Stats

Stat Cheltenham Cambridge United
Fouls 13 10
Pass Accuracy 66% 62%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 3 11
Corners 3 6
Total Passes 315 286
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 0 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 5
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 208 178
Shots Inside Box 2 8
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 1 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sam Kaikai's goal for Cambridge United in the 34th minute gave the visitors a significant advantage.
  • ▸ James Eastwood's own goal in the 90th minute was a crucial turning point, securing a point for Cheltenham and ensuring a share of the spoils in the match.