Junior U's Takeover applications open

A young fan taking part in the Junior U's takeover

Young Cambridge United supporters can take up a number of Matchday roles at the Saturday 28 September game against Lincoln City…

Now in its third year, the Junior U’s Takeover provides young fans a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go behind the scenes at the Football Club on Matchdays. 

Open to all Junior U’s – Season Ticket Holders under the age of 14 – applications are now open for children who would like to see what it's like to work behind the scenes at their favourite football club.

Please view the available roles below:

  • Junior Manager: Meet Garry Monk, his staff and the players, help devise a game-plan to beat the opposition and spend time in the Manager's Office ahead of the game.
  • Junior Commentator: Join the BBC Radio Cambridgeshire commentary team and help deliver live radio updates and analysis on the big match.
  • Junior Groundsperson: Help get the pitch and stadium ready ahead of kick-off with our Groundsteam.
  • Junior Safety Officer: Go behind the scenes of the control room and see all the planning, access and protocols that go into preparing for a Matchday at the Abbey Stadium.
  • Junior Kitperson: Work alongside the Club's Kitperson to help get the players ready for Matchday
  • Junior Media Executive: Join the Media team and help run the club's Website and Social Media channels.
  • Junior Director: Enjoy Boardroom hospitality ahead of kick-off with the Directors of Cambridge United and Lincoln City before watching the game from the best seats in the house.]

We are also looking for aspiring artists to help design the Matchday Programme cover for the game. Please send your submissions via email for consideration.

To apply for any of the above roles, please fill-out the below form. Applications close on Friday 13 September.