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Stevenage Edges Out Cambridge United in Tight Encounter
Stevenage secured a 1-0 victory over Cambridge United in a closely fought match at the Cledara Abbey Stadium in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, on March 4th, 2025. The game, part of League One’s 35th round, saw both teams share possession equally (50% each), but Stevenage proved more clinical in front of goal.
Several yellow cards punctuated the match. D. Sweeney (Stevenage) and R. Loft (Cambridge United) received cautions in the first half, while D. Phillips (Stevenage) and B. Stevenson (Cambridge United) were booked in the second. The only goal of the game arrived in the 64th minute, courtesy of J. Reid, who finished off an assist from E. King. Despite Cambridge United’s efforts, including 4 corner kicks, they failed to test the Stevenage goalkeeper, registering zero shots on target. Stevenage, in contrast, managed 7 shots, 4 of which were on target. Referee S. Jackson oversaw a tense affair that, despite a lack of clear-cut chances, remained compelling until the final whistle. The win gives Stevenage three crucial points in their fight for league positioning.
Substitutions cambridge united: at minute 46 D. N’Lundulu came in and R. Loft went out., at minute 68 D. Ballard came in and J. Okedina went out., at minute 82 D. Barton came in and E. Kachunga went out.
Substitutions stevenage: at minute 80 H. White came in and E. King went out., at minute 90 J. Young came in and J. Reid went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Cambridge United
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