The England League Two offers an intriguing encounter on 06.04.2026 between Cambridge United and Cheltenham. Although Cambridge United is slightly more likely to emerge victorious, the match could go either way. We’ve compiled detailed analytics, including team strengths, potential weaknesses, and key players to watch. Don’t forget to read our prediction before making your bet.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Milton Keynes Dons | 40 | 21 | 11 | 8 | 76/41 | 74 |
| 3 | Cambridge United | 40 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 57/30 | 73 |
| 4 | Notts County | 40 | 22 | 7 | 11 | 67/42 | 73 |
| 17 | Gillingham | 39 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 44/58 | 45 |
| 18 | Cheltenham | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 43/65 | 42 |
| 19 | Shrewsbury | 40 | 11 | 8 | 21 | 37/64 | 41 |
Key Player Statistics: Cheltenham vs Cambridge United
Cheltenham vs Cambridge United Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | Cambridge United | Cheltenham | 02.08.2025 | 1-0 |
| EFL Trophy | Cheltenham | Cambridge United | 10.12.2024 | 2-1 |
| League One | Cambridge United | Cheltenham | 10.02.2024 | 0-1 |
| League One | Cheltenham | Cambridge United | 21.10.2023 | 1-0 |
| League One | Cambridge United | Cheltenham | 14.02.2023 | 1-2 |
| League One | Cheltenham | Cambridge United | 13.09.2022 | 2-1 |
| League One | Cambridge United | Cheltenham | 30.04.2022 | 2-2 |
| League One | Cheltenham | Cambridge United | 07.12.2021 | 0-5 |
| League Two | Cambridge United | Cheltenham | 23.02.2021 | 0-1 |
| League Two | Cheltenham | Cambridge United | 24.11.2020 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | Chesterfield | Cheltenham | 03.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| League Two | Notts County | Cheltenham | 21.03.2026 | 5-2 |
| League Two | Cheltenham | Crewe | 17.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| League Two | Shrewsbury | Cheltenham | 14.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| League Two | Fleetwood Town | Cheltenham | 10.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| League Two | Cheltenham | Barrow | 06.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| League Two | Harrogate Town | Cheltenham | 27.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| League Two | Cheltenham | Salford City | 21.02.2026 | 3-2 |
| League Two | Bromley | Cheltenham | 17.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| League Two | Barnet | Cheltenham | 14.02.2026 | 0-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | Cambridge United | Swindon Town | 02.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| League Two | Barnet | Cambridge United | 28.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| League Two | Cambridge United | Salford City | 21.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| League Two | Walsall | Cambridge United | 17.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| League Two | Cambridge United | Gillingham | 14.03.2026 | 5-0 |
| League Two | Accrington ST | Cambridge United | 07.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| League Two | Cambridge United | Milton Keynes Dons | 28.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| League Two | Newport County | Cambridge United | 21.02.2026 | 0-2 |
| League Two | Cambridge United | Colchester | 17.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| League Two | Cambridge United | Bristol Rovers | 14.02.2026 | 3-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Cheltenham VS Cambridge United
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Cheltenham vs Cambridge United
Bookies' predictions
Cheltenham
Betting Intelligence: Cheltenham vs Cambridge United
Cambridge United roll into Cheltenham sitting fourth in League Two, chasing promotion and full of belief. Cheltenham, meanwhile, are stuck in 18th, fighting off relegation fears. This is not just a clash of form — it's a meeting of two clubs heading in completely opposite directions.
Don't be fooled by the home advantage narrative here. Cheltenham have been leaking goals all season. They've conceded 65 in 38 games. That's nearly two a game. Cambridge have scored 56 and only let in 29. The numbers tell you everything you need to know.
Cambridge arrive with serious momentum. They smashed Gillingham 5-0 just a couple of weeks ago and have won four of their last five league outings. Cheltenham were torn apart 5-2 by Notts County in their last match. The confidence gap between these two sides right now is enormous.
Here's what you need to watch for — James Brophy pulling the strings for Cambridge. Eight assists in 38 games makes him the creative heartbeat of this side. If he gets time and space against a tired Cheltenham midfield, Cambridge will cut through the home defence at will. Cheltenham's best hope lies with Inih Hutchinson, who has 13 goals in 27 games and is genuinely dangerous. If he gets a sniff, he'll take it. Watch the Cambridge backline against him specifically.
Here's a surprising insight from the head-to-head records that most previews will completely ignore. The last time Cambridge visited Cheltenham in a League Two fixture back in November 2020, the game finished 1-1. But across all recent competitive meetings, Cambridge have shown they score in almost every game against this opponent. Both teams have found the net in five of the last six head-to-heads. That's a pattern worth paying attention to.
For betting-focused readers, the value here is clear. Cambridge at 1.84 feels short but is entirely justified given their form and Cheltenham's defensive frailty. The more interesting market is both teams to score — given Hutchinson's individual quality up front and Cambridge's habit of conceding at least one in these fixtures. Over 2.5 goals also deserves serious consideration.
My bold prediction: Cambridge win 2-1, with Hutchinson grabbing a consolation but the visitors sealing it late to keep their promotion push firmly on track.
This is a game between a club dreaming of going up and a club dreading going down. Those games have an edge to them. Cambridge are the class act here — and Saturday should prove it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Angol | England | 31 | Attacker | 187 | 72 |
| J. Day | England | 35 | Goalkeeper | 194 | 76 |
| R. Broom | Wales | 29 | Midfielder | 177 | 80 |
| G. Miller | England | 27 | Attacker | 178 | 64 |
| S. Bennett | England | 35 | Defender | 178 | 81 |
| L. Young | England | 33 | Midfielder | 173 | 72 |
| D. Power | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Defender | 179 | 73 |
| I. Bakare | England | 23 | Defender | 188 | 88 |
| J. Martin | England | 24 | Attacker | 176 | 70 |
| J. Bickerstaff | Wales | 24 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| S. Sherring | England | 25 | Defender | 188 | 78 |
| G. Harmon | England | 25 | Midfielder | 163 | n/a |
| Tommy George Backwell | England | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Walters | England | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| F. Willcox | England | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Arkelle Nicholas Cecil Jude-Boyd | England | 23 | Defender | 182 | 74 |
| T. King | England | 19 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| M. Barber | England | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Mamadou Diallo | England | n/a | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Harry Tustin | England | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Gibbons | England | 28 | Defender | 175 | 62 |
| J. Brophy | England | 31 | Midfielder | 180 | 68 |
| E. Kachunga | Congo DR | 33 | Attacker | 178 | 74 |
| K. Smith | England | 35 | Midfielder | 183 | 78 |
| P. Mpanzu | Congo DR | 32 | Midfielder | 175 | 63 |
| B. Purrington | England | 29 | Defender | 184 | 73 |
| S. Kaikai | Sierra Leone | 30 | Attacker | 182 | 73 |
| L. Appéré | Scotland | 27 | Attacker | 185 | 82 |
| K. Watts | England | 26 | Defender | 192 | 75 |
| J. Eastwood | England | 29 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 83 |
| B. Knight | England | 23 | Attacker | 171 | 61 |
| Z. Rossi | England | 25 | Defender | 194 | n/a |
| Ben Hughes | Wales | 22 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| L. Bennett | England | 24 | Defender | 171 | 70 |
| M. Jobe | England | 23 | Defender | 185 | 77 |
| K. Kouassi | England | 22 | Attacker | 175 | n/a |
| G. McConnell | England | 20 | Midfielder | 173 | n/a |
| Z. Bradshaw | England | 22 | Defender | 185 | 75 |
| A. Mayor | England | 20 | Midfielder | 178 | 73 |
| G. Hoddle | England | 21 | Midfielder | 173 | 65 |
Cheltenham vs Cambridge United match odds
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