Cambridge United vs Portsmouth, 2023-24 English League One, Regular Season
· English League OneAbout
Cambridge United are hosting Portsmouth
at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, England, starting on
. The match is a part of the English League One.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 3': Christian Saydee (Portsmouth) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 3': Foul by Jordan Cousins (Cambridge United).
- 5': Corner, Portsmouth. Conceded by Gassan Ahadme.
- 5': Attempt blocked. Zak Swanson (Portsmouth) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Joe Morrell.
- 6': Delay in match because of an injury Connor Ogilvie (Portsmouth).
- 8': Substitution, Portsmouth. Jack Sparkes replaces Connor Ogilvie because of an injury.
- 8': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 9': Corner, Cambridge United. Conceded by Will Norris.
- 15': Abu Kamara (Portsmouth) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 15': Foul by Ryan Bennett (Cambridge United).
- 16': Foul by Zak Swanson (Portsmouth).
- 16': Gassan Ahadme (Cambridge United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 17': Colby Bishop (Portsmouth) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 17': Foul by Paul Digby (Cambridge United).
- 17': Attempt blocked. Christian Saydee (Portsmouth) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Alex Robertson.
- 17': Offside, Portsmouth. Christian Saydee tries a through ball, but Colby Bishop is caught offside.
- 18': Corner, Cambridge United. Conceded by Regan Poole.
- 19': Attempt missed. Danny Andrew (Cambridge United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right following a corner.
- 20': Foul by Abu Kamara (Portsmouth).
- 20': Liam Bennett (Cambridge United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 23': Foul by Joe Morrell (Portsmouth).
- 23': Jack Lankester (Cambridge United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 29': Attempt missed. Paddy Lane (Portsmouth) left footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Colby Bishop.
- 30': Foul by Gassan Ahadme (Cambridge United).
- 30': Joe Morrell (Portsmouth) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 31': Attempt blocked. Colby Bishop (Portsmouth) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked.
- 31': Corner, Portsmouth. Conceded by Liam Bennett.
- 35': Attempt missed. Zak Swanson (Portsmouth) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Joe Morrell.
- 38': Foul by Sullay Kaikai (Cambridge United).
- 38': Zak Swanson (Portsmouth) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 42': Corner, Portsmouth. Conceded by Liam Bennett.
- 43': Attempt blocked. Conor Shaughnessy (Portsmouth) left footed shot from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Abu Kamara.
- 43': Corner, Portsmouth. Conceded by Michael Morrison.
- 45'+1': Foul by Gassan Ahadme (Cambridge United).
- 45'+1': Regan Poole (Portsmouth) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+2': Foul by Colby Bishop (Portsmouth).
- 45'+2': Michael Morrison (Cambridge United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Cambridge United 0, Portsmouth 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Cambridge United 0, Portsmouth 0.
- 47': Attempt blocked. Joe Morrell (Portsmouth) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Paddy Lane.
- 48': Attempt missed. Christian Saydee (Portsmouth) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Jack Sparkes with a cross.
- 51': Attempt saved. Zak Swanson (Portsmouth) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Paddy Lane with a through ball.
- 51': Delay in match because of an injury Abu Kamara (Portsmouth).
- 53': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 56': Hand ball by Zak Swanson (Portsmouth).
- 56': Delay in match because of an injury Christian Saydee (Portsmouth).
- 58': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 58': Substitution, Portsmouth. Tino Anjorin replaces Christian Saydee because of an injury.
- 59': Attempt blocked. Paddy Lane (Portsmouth) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Joe Morrell.
- 59': Corner, Portsmouth. Conceded by Paul Digby.
- 60': Attempt blocked. Zak Swanson (Portsmouth) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 62': Attempt missed. Paddy Lane (Portsmouth) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Zak Swanson.
- 64': Colby Bishop (Portsmouth) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 64': Foul by Paul Digby (Cambridge United).
- 65': Foul by Alex Robertson (Portsmouth).
- 65': Paul Digby (Cambridge United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 66': Offside, Cambridge United. Liam Bennett tries a through ball, but Gassan Ahadme is caught offside.
- 67': Foul by Abu Kamara (Portsmouth).
- 67': Jack Stevens (Cambridge United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 67': Delay in match because of an injury Jack Stevens (Cambridge United).
- 67': Abu Kamara (Portsmouth) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 68': Joe Morrell (Portsmouth) is shown the yellow card.
- 69': Substitution, Cambridge United. Saikou Janneh replaces Sullay Kaikai.
- 69': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 73': Attempt saved. Jack Lankester (Cambridge United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 76': Abu Kamara (Portsmouth) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 76': Foul by Paul Digby (Cambridge United).
- 76': Paul Digby (Cambridge United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 77': Foul by Jack Sparkes (Portsmouth).
- 77': James Brophy (Cambridge United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 77': Jack Sparkes (Portsmouth) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 79': Foul by Michael Morrison (Cambridge United).
- 79': Regan Poole (Portsmouth) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 79': Attempt missed. Paddy Lane (Portsmouth) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Alex Robertson following a set piece situation.
- 80': Attempt blocked. Liam Bennett (Cambridge United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 80': Corner, Cambridge United. Conceded by Conor Shaughnessy.
- 81': Offside, Cambridge United. Liam Bennett tries a through ball, but Michael Morrison is caught offside.
- 83': Dangerous play by Alex Robertson (Portsmouth).
- 83': Paul Digby (Cambridge United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 83': Corner, Cambridge United. Conceded by Zak Swanson.
- 86': Corner, Portsmouth. Conceded by Saikou Janneh.
- 87': Attempt blocked. Alex Robertson (Portsmouth) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 87': Attempt missed. Saikou Janneh (Cambridge United) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by James Brophy.
- 89': Foul by Conor Shaughnessy (Portsmouth).
- 89': Gassan Ahadme (Cambridge United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 89': Conor Shaughnessy (Portsmouth) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90': Substitution, Cambridge United. George Thomas replaces Jack Lankester.
- 90': Substitution, Portsmouth. Kusini Yengi replaces Abu Kamara.
- 90'+1': Foul by Gassan Ahadme (Cambridge United).
- 90'+1': Regan Poole (Portsmouth) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+2': Foul by Liam Bennett (Cambridge United).
- 90'+2': Jack Sparkes (Portsmouth) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+3': Attempt blocked. Jack Sparkes (Portsmouth) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 90'+3': Corner, Portsmouth. Conceded by James Brophy.
- 90'+4': Attempt missed. Conor Shaughnessy (Portsmouth) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Alex Robertson with a cross following a corner.
- 90'+4': Attempt saved. Colby Bishop (Portsmouth) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Conor Shaughnessy.
- 90'+6': Attempt missed. Gassan Ahadme (Cambridge United) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Danny Andrew with a cross.
- 90'+7': Substitution, Cambridge United. Zeno Rossi replaces James Brophy.
- 90'+7': Attempt missed. Alex Robertson (Portsmouth) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Tino Anjorin with a headed pass.
- 90'+8': Second Half ends, Cambridge United 0, Portsmouth 0.
- 0': Match ends, Cambridge United 0, Portsmouth 0.
- 0': Match ends, Cambridge United 0, Portsmouth 0.
Game Information
Competition: English League One
Venue: Cledara Abbey Stadium
Location: Cambridge, England
Attendance: 6,627
Venue: Cledara Abbey Stadium
Location: Cambridge, England
Attendance: 6,627
EFL League One Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 2 | Stockport County | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 | Bradford City | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 4 | Luton Town | 1 | +1 | 3 |
Line-Ups
Cambridge United (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Stephens (GK) |
| 5 | Michael Morrison |
| 6 | Ryan Bennett |
| 24 | Jordan Cousins |
| 3 | Danny Andrew |
| 2 | Liam Bennett |
| 10 | Jack Lankester |
| 4 | Paul Digby |
| 14 | Sullay Kaikai |
| 7 | James Brophy |
| 23 | Gassan Ahadme |
Portsmouth (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Will Norris (GK) |
| 18 | Conor Shaughnessy |
| 5 | Regan Poole |
| 6 | Connor Ogilvie |
| 2 | Zak Swanson |
| 15 | Christian Saydee |
| 8 | Alex Robertson |
| 16 | Joe Morrell |
| 9 | Colby Bishop |
| 25 | Abu Kamara |
| 32 | Paddy Lane |
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