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%.
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 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
    Main
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Bromley ✔ 462415771:462587
    2MK Dons ✔ 462414886:454186
    3Cambridge Utd462216866:333382
    4Salford462561561:511081
    5Notts Co462481474:522280
    6Chesterfield462116971:561579
    7Grimsby4622121274:502478
    8Barnet4621131270:531776
    9Swindon462291570:591175
    10Oldham4618141460:441668
    11Crewe4619101764:58667
    12Colchester4618121662:491366
    13Walsall4618111756:56065
    14Bristol Rovers461952256:65-962
    15Fleetwood4615161557:58-161
    16Accrington4614112147:58-1153
    17Gillingham4613141953:72-1953
    18Cheltenham4614102253:79-2652
    19Shrewsbury4613102342:69-2749
    20Newport461272748:77-2943
    21Tranmere4610112554:79-2541
    22Crawley468162244:68-2440
    23Harrogate461092739:68-2939
    24Barrow46992845:78-3336

          Promotion ~ League One
          Promotion ~ League Two (Play Offs: Semi~finals)
          Relegation ~ National League

    Clinched Spots for Teams
    Bromley is Qualified for League One
    MK Dons is Qualified for League One