Ben Knight laid on two goals as Cambridge United swept aside Gillingham 4-1 in the Football League Trophy. It was a night when the visitors' finishing bore little relation to who had the ball.
8.3Ben KnightCambridge United · Forward2 shots · 3 key passesGillingham 1:4 Cambridge United — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half1 - 2
- 31L. Dayal
Second half0 - 2
- 59(Foul)
- 62J. Murefu
- 64(Dissent)
- 74C. Beszant
- 75S. BoothL. Dobbs
- 78D. Herd(Foul)
- 87
- 88D. Theodore
- 88L. Mcdougald
- 88D. Efobi
Live Prediction
Gillingham to winLost5.00
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LostQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Gillingham vs Cambridge United?
Gillingham 1-4 Cambridge United (Football League Trophy).
Who scored?
Zak Bradshaw (24', assist Glenn McConnell) for Cambridge United; Louie Dayal (31', assist Michael Luxton) for Gillingham; Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu (34', assist Ben Knight) for Cambridge United; Louis Appéré (57', assist Ben Knight) for Cambridge United; Isaac Heath (87') for Cambridge United.
Was Cambridge United's win deserved?
Yes — Cambridge United were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Gillingham vs Cambridge United?
Yellow cards: Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu (Cambridge United); Jack Daley (Gillingham); Daniel Herd (Cambridge United).
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Head to Head meetings
Gillingham – Cambridge United
Gillingham
Cambridge United
- 2
Victories
- 1
Draws
- 3
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  2 | 3  |
Scored goals | 5 | 14 |
Average per game | 0.83 | 2.33 |
The biggest victory | 2-0 | 0-5 |
Gillingham
Cambridge United
Best statistical picks
Gillingham – Cambridge United
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Gillingham opened the score in 4 of the last 5 matches
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 9.5
X2 hasn't lost in 6 of the last matches
Recent form favours Cambridge United to win
AICheckLive AI Bot
Model verdict, form, head-to-head and live pressure for this match. Ask anything in Telegram.
Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.50 | 4.33 | 1.53 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Cambridge United
Cambridge United is the favourite on CheckLive metrics: overall rating 57.3 vs 43.9 for Gillingham. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 67 vs 31.8). CheckLive signal strength 60/100.
Away win — Cambridge United1.53
High confidence60%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
38.9
54.4
CheckSkill
53.2
55.2
CheckMental
31.8
67
CheckLive total43.9 vs 57.3+13.4
More match signals
Cambridge United (DNB)70%1.62
Over 2.563%1.85
Cambridge United (−1)51%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Gillingham vs Cambridge United?
On CheckLive metrics Cambridge United rate higher: 57.3 vs 43.9, CheckLive signal strength 60/100.
What is Cambridge United's main edge?
Cambridge United is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 67 vs 31.8 for Gillingham. The overall rating gap is 13.4.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 1-2 (Gillingham vs Cambridge United, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Head to Head meetings
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Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.50 | 4.33 | 1.53 |