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League One · 2026

Cambridge United vs Blackpool · League One

vsPre-match analysis

Season

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Goals scored
1.831.83
Expected goals
0.941.72
Shots
10.715.2
Possession
44.8%48.3%

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What the record shows

The retained record does not give either club a clear edge on the metrics that clear the gates. The closest thing to a difference: blackpool's away-only shot average is below their full-season average. Limitation: At least one team lacks a recent completed match near this fixture cutoff.

Blackpool have a visible away split

weak

Blackpool's away-only shot average is below their full-season average.

12 shots/match ▲ShotsAway only · Season15.2 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Venue-only shot volume is compared with the same team's season record.

Window: away

MetricAway onlySeasonBaseline
Shots12 shots/match15.2 shots/match13 shots/match

Caveat: Venue splits can reflect opponent mix and should be read with the listed sample.

Cambridge United show a distinct attacking-volume record

weak

Cambridge United's shot volume and the opposing shot-allowance context sit above their competition baselines.

10.7 shots/match ▲ShotsCambridge United · Blackpool15.2 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Team shot volume is paired with the opponent's recorded shot allowance.

Window: season

MetricCambridge UnitedBlackpoolBaseline
Shots10.7 shots/match15.2 shots/match13 shots/match
Shots against14 shots/match18.7 shots/match12.9 shots/match

Caveat: Shot volume describes activity; it does not establish finishing quality or a match outcome.

Metric comparison

Team comparison

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Where the edge is

Season: Cambridge United favored in 4 of 13 directional metrics · Blackpool in 6 · 3 too close

recorded edge higher value (descriptive) too close

Window

Season

Cambridge United6 matchesBlackpool6 matches
1.83 goals/matchGoals scored6/61.83 goals/match
1.5 goals/matchGoals allowed6/61.5 goals/match
0.94 xG/matchExpected goals6/6▲ 1.72 xG/match
10.7 shots/matchShots6/6▲ 15.2 shots/match
4 shots/matchShots on target6/6▲ 5 shots/match
44.8%Possession6/6● 48.3%
5.67 corners/match ●Corners6/64.83 corners/match
10.2 fouls/matchFouls6/610.2 fouls/match

History

Head-to-head

Recent meetings between these teams.

Last 5 meetings

1Cambridge United
1Draws
2Blackpool
Blackpool — Cambridge United · League One2–1
Cambridge United — Blackpool · League One4–4
Blackpool — Cambridge United · League One1–0
Cambridge United — Blackpool · League One2–1

Head-to-Head & Recent Meetings

Evidence quality

How much supports this analysis

Grade B · Useful evidenceUseful evidence — limited
Season samples6 / 6home / away teams
Recent samples5 / 5last-five windows
Freshness28 daysstale at cutoff
  • At least one team lacks a recent completed match near this fixture cutoff.

Known unknowns

  • Lineups, injuries, suspensions and tactical changes are not available in the retained dataset.
  • Some metrics are unavailable or below their observation minimum: cards.
  • The nearest completed-match evidence is stale relative to this fixture cutoff.
Analysis cutoff: Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 14:00 UTC · analysis-v4

Team rankings in League One

Goals per match rankingxG per match rankingShots per match ranking
TeamsCambridge UnitedBlackpool
CompetitionLeague One
Head-to-headCambridge United — Blackpool
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