Match Report
The table read 3rd (Cambridge United, 82 pts) against 7th (Grimsby Town, 78 pts), 4 points apart. Recent form told a different story for Cambridge United: only 8th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 3rd. Against a league average of 1.29 goals per team per game, Cambridge United ran at 1.43 scored and 0.72 conceded, Grimsby Town at 1.61 and 1.09.
11 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Cambridge United 5, draws 3, Grimsby Town 3, at 2 goals per meeting. The host's record in this fixture is thin — 36% of meetings won.
Abbey Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 10,847. It was 1-1 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 1-2 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Cambridge United: Ben Knight (41') · Grimsby Town: Kieran Green (23'), Cameron McJannett (90')
Key stats
Possession: Cambridge United 66% · Grimsby Town 34% · Total shots: 17-10 · On target: 2-3 · Corners: 6-5