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Cambridge United vs Gillingham

28 September 2021 at 19:45Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Referee: J. Bell

Match Summary

Gillingham defeated Cambridge United 2:0. The match was played in League One 2021.

Rivalry since 2020

Cambridge United vs Gillingham Head to Head Results· 5

Cambridge United and Gillingham have met 5 times — Cambridge United won 3, Gillingham won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2020. Cambridge United leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 5 meetings. A combined 14 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.80 per match (12 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 match (20%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (40%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Cambridge United are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–0 in 2026.

Drawn
1
·
Total goals
14 · 2.8/match
Both scored
1/5 · 20%
Over 2.5
2/5 · 40%

Recent Meetings

14/03/26League Two
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26/12/25League Two
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25/07/23Friendlies Clubs
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08/02/22League One
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08/12/20EFL Trophy
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Highest-scoring game: 50 v 2026

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Cambridge United have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat. Gillingham show 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

1.5

Average goals per game

0%

Games with 3+ goals

0%

Both teams scored

Head-to-Head Record

Gillingham dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

draws
0
2 meetings

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (41%) — the odds may underestimate Gillingham.

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

8 Feb 202221/222.50/3.23/2.97
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28 Sept 202121/222.28/3.24/3.23
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Market Summary

Margin: 5.8%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 43.9%Draw 30.9%Away 31.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.253.103.10
Max2.343.323.30
Over 2.5: 48.3%Under 2.5: 58.1%
Market favourite:Cambridge United · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market41.4%29.1%29.5%
Public market42.3%28.8%28.8%

Cambridge United vs Gillingham — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Gillingham
Result vs. Market: Cambridge United (44%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Cambridge UnitedHalf-time:01Gillingham
17Shots7
5Shots on target4

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Cambridge United

W 49D 43L 92
Over 2.544
Goals scored181

Away Record: Gillingham

W 185D 163L 239
Over 2.550
Goals scored704

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026