Cambridge United face a tough League One test away at Bradford City on Tuesday evening. The U's head to Valley Parade looking to improve on their current league position of 10th, where they have four points from three games with a win, a draw and a loss.
How have Cambridge United started the season?
Neil Harris's side have had a mixed opening to the campaign. Their form across all competitions shows a win over Barnet in the League Cup and a 3-2 victory against Wigan Athletic in the league. They also drew with Bromley and suffered defeats to Huddersfield Town and Millwall. In League One specifically, their record stands at one win, one draw and one loss. They have scored five goals and conceded five, leaving them with a goal difference of zero. This places them three points behind early leaders Blackpool in the title race.
What is the historical record against Bradford City?
The head-to-head record favours Cambridge United. According to data compiled by the BBC, the U's have won ten of the 22 league meetings between the sides, with six draws and six Bradford victories. Four of Bradford's last five wins in this fixture have come at their Valley Parade home. However, Cambridge have lost just one of their last seven league games against the Bantams, winning three and drawing three. Their most recent meetings came in the 2020/21 season in League Two, with Cambridge winning 2-1 in February 2020 before a 1-0 loss that December and a 0-0 draw in January 2021.
Can Cambridge United end their away draw streak?
A key narrative is Cambridge's recent form on the road in the league. They are winless in their last seven away games, drawing six and losing one. They have drawn their last four away league matches in a row. The club has only drawn five consecutive away league games once before in their history, back in November 1972. Ending this run at Valley Parade would be a significant boost. Their next home game is against Doncaster Rovers on December 29th, a fixture you can find on our fixtures page.
What are the current league standings?
Bradford City start the day in 6th place with six points from their opening matches. Cambridge United sit four places below them in 10th with four points. This will be the first meeting between the two clubs in the third tier since a 1-1 draw in February 1995. A positive result for the U's could see them climb the standings and close the gap to the playoff places. The team's overall performance data is available on our stats page for further analysis.
Tuesday's match represents a chance for Cambridge United to build momentum. Securing a first away win of the season would provide a platform as they look to consolidate their position in the upper half of League One.
