Cambridge United vs Tranmere Rovers – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
4:2
24/01/2026 at 10:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • League Two - Round 28
  • Referee: Martin R. (Eng)

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.100.73
Ball possession
62%38%
Total shots
159
Shots on target
65
Big chances
11
Corner kicks
71
Passes
73% (301/410)58% (152/261)
Yellow cards
23
Expected goals (xG)
1.100.73
xG on target (xGOT)
1.981.78
Total shots
159
Shots on target
65
Shots off target
42
Blocked shots
52
Shots inside the box
126
Shots outside the box
33
Hit the woodwork
00
Headed goals
21
Big chances
11
Corner kicks
71
Touches in opposition box
3017
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
21
Free kicks
169
Passes
73% (301/410)58% (152/261)
Long passes
31% (26/84)38% (35/92)
Passes in final third
59% (86/147)47% (55/116)
Crosses
24% (6/25)33% (3/9)
Expected assists (xA)
1.060.66
Throw ins
3919
Fouls
916
Tackles
54% (7/13)67% (10/15)
Duels won
5175
Clearances
2360
Interceptions
89
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
22
xGOT faced
1.781.98
Goals prevented
-0.22-2.02

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 1)
  • 15', Smith N. 🟨,
  • 19', Hoddle G. 🟨,
  • 21', Joseph J. , McGowan A. ,
  • 35', Brophy J. 🟨,
  • 45', 0 - 1, Jones D. , Brough P. (A),
  • 2nd Half (4 - 1)
  • 54', Blacker B. 🟨,
  • 55', Jones D. , Whitaker C. ,
  • 57', Bennett L. , Lavery S. ,
  • 58', Hoddle G. , Ball D. ,
  • 58', 1 - 1, Lavery S. , Brophy J. (A),
  • 63', 1 - 2, Whitaker C. , Ironside J. (A),
  • 67', 2 - 2, Watts K. , Brophy J. (A),
  • 72', Appere L. , Nevitt E. ,
  • 74', Jennings C. , Patrick O. ,
  • 74', Blacker B. , Kenneh N. ,
  • 77', 3 - 2, Watts K. , Gibbons J. (A),
  • 83', Kaikai S. , Purrington B. ,
  • 84', Brophy J. , Ibsen Rossi Z. ,
  • 86', McGowan A. 🟨,
  • 90+6', 4 - 2, Knight B. , Mpanzu P. (A),

Highlights

Chances of winning


Cambridge United
56%
Draw
25.6%
Tranmere Rovers
18.4%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
50.7% 27.5% 21.7%

Our Initial ML Estimation

52.6% 26.5% 20.9%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Cambridge United has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.3%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Cambridge United's performance.
  • Tranmere Rovers has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-3.3%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Cambridge United than the current prediction. (-3.4%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Tranmere Rovers than the current prediction. (+2.5%)
  • Cambridge United - Tranmere Rovers Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.68
    (1.83)
    3.66
    (3.37)
    5.06
    (4.27)
    6.8%
    (7.7%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.25
    What is the prediction for Cambridge United - Tranmere Rovers?
  • Users Predictions: Cambridge United will win (10 of 12 users predict this - 83.33%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 62.24%100%.
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Cambridge United will win (5 of 5 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • Get ready for a battle between the top and the middle of the table (ranked 6 in the zone Promotion ~ League Two (Play Offs: Semi~finals) and 17).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cambridge won 0.
    • Cambridge is showing really good form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
    • Tranmere has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
    • Recently, Tranmere has had a series of home games.
    • In this match, Cambridge is the team to beat.
    • There will not play in Cambridge: Smith K. (Injury)
    • There will not play in Tranmere: Lowe J. (Inactive) McGee L. (Hip Injury) O'Connor L. (Inactive) Patrick O. (Inactive) Williams J. (Knee Injury)
    • There are questionable in Cambridge: Bradshaw Z. (Inactive) Kouassi K. (Hamstring Injury) Mayor A. (Inactive)
    • There are questionable in Tranmere: Turnbull J. (Inactive)
    • In the last 7 head-to-head matches, Cambridge won 0 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 3:5. (average 0.4:0.7).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Cambridge won 0 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 1:2. (average 0.3:0.7).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Cambridge United - Tranmere Rovers were as follows:
    27.09.2025 Tranmere Rovers - Cambridge United 0:0
    Latest results of Cambridge United
    Latest results of Tranmere Rovers
    English League Two Table
    2025/26
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Bromley392213462:362679
    2MK Dons392111776:403674
    3Cambridge Utd382012656:282872
    4Notts Co382171065:392670
    5Swindon392161263:451869
    6Salford392141454:48667
    7Grimsby3817111056:401662
    8Chesterfield391614961:52962
    9Crewe391791358:471160
    10Walsall391791348:41760
    11Oldham371513944:311358
    12Barnet3915121249:43657
    13Fleetwood3914121348:46254
    14Colchester3814111350:41953
    15Accrington381391638:42-448
    16Gillingham3811121544:56-1245
    17Bristol Rovers391342240:60-2043
    18Cheltenham381191843:65-2242
    19Shrewsbury391182037:63-2641
    20Tranmere39992148:69-2136
    21Crawley396132036:60-2431
    22Newport39872439:67-2831
    23Harrogate39792329:58-2930
    24Barrow38782336:63-2729

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          Relegation ~ National League