Matchday Guide: Cambridge United vs Barnet

Mascots at Cambridge United

Ahead of Saturday's Sky Bet League Two game against Barnet (3pm kick-off), take a read of our Matchday Guide...

Tickets...

Buy your tickets for Saturday's game online, over the phone on 01223 566500 (option 1) or by visiting the Cledara Abbey Stadium Ticket Office during our opening hours

If you're coming to the game for the first time, please check out our handy Welcome Guide

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Fans at the Cledara Abbey Stadium

Opening Times...

  • Club Shop & Ticket Office: 10am
  • Hospitality: 12pm
  • Kids' Zone: 1pm
  • Turnstiles: 1:30pm
  • BrewBoard Fan Zones: 1:30pm

Video Tour...

 

Match Sponsors...

Thanks to this weekend's Match Sponsor, Petrest and Match Ball Sponsor, Black Mountain HR.

Mascots, Matchday Experiences and Ball Crew...

We can't wait to welcome our mascots for Saturday's match: Rafi Dama, Max Jerman, Louie Meads, Joseph Tuck, Henry Dunham, Molly Saunders and Leonardo Moretto!

We're also excited to have Witchford Colts U14 Boys as our Ball Crew for the afternoon and Whittlesford Warriors U9s, Emile’s Birthday Party, Perse Pelicans, Chesterton Eagles U9s Green and Cambourne Tigers U11s as our Gold Matchday Experience teams.

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Mascots at Cambridge United

Click here for information on our Mascot packages, and click here for more on our Matchday Experience packages.

Abbey Helpers...

If you have questions on a matchday, look for our Abbey Helpers wearing high-viz jackets - they'll be happy to assist you. You'll find them stationed throughout the stadium.

Away Fans...

Cambridge United looks forward to welcoming Barnet's travelling supporters to the Cledara Abbey Stadium. Tickets are available for away fans from the Ticket Office on the day of the game.

For supporter Information including how to find the ground, catering options and travel information, please click here.

Cashless Venue...

The Cledara Abbey Stadium will remain cashless this season, affecting all outlets inside the ground. Cash will still be accepted outside the stadium - in the Shop, Ticket Office and by roaming Programme and 50/50 sellers outside the ground.

Club Store & Ticket Office…

The Club Store and Ticket Office on Newmarket Road will be open from 10am on Saturday.

Inside the Cambridge United Club Shop

Christmas gifts are in! Swing by and see us before the game, or up to 30 minutes after the final whistle!

Luke Chadwick appearance...

Luke Chadwick is at the Cledara Abbey Stadium this Saturday to promote his new book, Not Just a Pretty Face.

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Luke Chadwick

Meet Luke and get your copy signed in the club store from 2pm, with copies also available to buy on the day. He’ll also be appearing in hospitality from 1:30pm for an exclusive pre-match meet and greet.

Don’t miss your chance to meet Luke and make your matchday extra special!

Academy Day...

This Saturday’s fixture against Barnet marks the club’s annual Academy Day.  We are delighted to welcome our U9–U14 Academy Schoolboys and their families to the Cledara Abbey Stadium, where they’ll have the chance to draw inspiration from players such as Liam Bennett, Mamadou Jobe, George Hoddle, and Glenn McConnell – all of whom have risen through the Academy ranks to the First Team.

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Mamadou Jobe warming up

At half-time, the schoolboys will take to the pitch for a lap of honour, while our U8s showcase their skills in a 5v5 match.

Please join us in giving them a warm welcome and making it a day to remember!

BrewBoard Fan Zones and Food/Drink...

The BrewBoard Fan Zones in the Newmarket Road End, Petrest Main Stand, and North Habbin will be open from 1:30pm. They're the perfect place to meet up with fellow supporters and enjoy a wide range of food and drink before kick-off.

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Burgers at the Abbey Grill

We've refreshed the menu with some great options, including the long-awaited return of bacon rolls, improved burgers, and amber-dusted fries! 

Be sure to grab a BrewBoard beer from around the ground. Abbey Gold and Camstar are available at all bars, and a wider selection of drinks can be found at the Beer Buses located in the NRE and Habbin Fan Zones.

Family South Stand...

The Mead Plant & Grab Family South Stand is open for fans who are wanting a more family-centric experience!

Fans can explore the Fan Zone, which features the new Mini Kids' Zone with updated games and activities, as well as Marvin's Snack Shack and a mobile retail unit. 

Young fans can also pick up a Junior U's Bingo Card and tick off their experiences throughout the day, and send a message to the team via Marvin’s Post Box.

Junior U's Kids’ Zone...

The Junior U’s Kids’ Zone will be open from 1pm, located at the front of the ground on Newmarket Road.

It’s the perfect place to extend your child’s matchday experience — with games, activities, and the chance to meet members of the first-team squad. 

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Fan at the Junior U's Kids' Zone

Young fans can also visit the Kids’ Zone to collect their First Time Certificates and get their Matchday Passport stamped.

Cambridge City Foodbank Collection Point...

Cambridge United are proud to be supporting Football vs Hunger in partnership with Cambridge City Foodbank, helping to tackle food poverty in our city.

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Football vs Hunger graphic

Each year, the Foodbank provides thousands of emergency food parcels to local people in need. To help, we’ve introduced a matchday food collection point near the Junior U’s Kids’ Zone at the front of the Abbey Stadium – please bring along essential items if you can.

Marvin and Amber...

Our beloved mascots, Marvin and Amber, will be out and about in the Kids’ Zone and around the Cledara Abbey Stadium in the build-up to kick-off.

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Amber and Marvin the Moose

Make sure to say hello, give them a wave or stop for a photo if you see them out and about!

Matchday Passports...

All Junior U’s members can collect Matchday Passports from the Junior U’s Kiosk in the Kids’ Zone and pick up this week’s opposition stamp.

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A close up of a Junior U's Passport

The Junior U’s Passport is a fun booklet designed for our youngest supporters to record their attendance at every home fixture. Simply bring your Passport to the Kids’ Zone each matchday to receive the latest stamp and build your collection throughout the season.

To start your journey with the Junior U’s Passport, simply become a Junior U’s member or Season Ticket Holder today!

Scoreboard announcements...

If you would like to mark a special occasion for a friend or family member, please email announcements@cambridgeunited.com with the relevant details to arrange a scoreboard message on matchday.

All requests must be submitted no later than 5pm on Thursday 13 November 2025.

Please note that, due to the high volume of submissions, birthday announcements will be displayed on the scoreboard only and will no longer be read out over the PA system.

Multi Faith Prayer Room...

A Multi-Faith Prayer Room, located by the Main Stand turnstiles and open to all supporters inside the ground, will once again be available this Saturday.

This addition is an important step in enhancing facilities at the Cledara Abbey Stadium, as we continue our commitment to breaking down barriers and encouraging people of all faiths and backgrounds to feel part of the Club.

Supporters wishing to use the room can simply speak to a nearby steward for access.

First Time Visits...

If you are bringing an Under 12 to a game for the very first time, please let us know their name/s to receive a free "My First Visit" certificate to help commemorate the special occasion.

For more information on everything we have to offer young fans and families, please click here.

Live Music presented by BrewBoard...

Get in the ground early and enjoy some live music whilst building up to the game, as we welcome back crowd favourites Simon Cragg and Alexis Diaz to the Main Stand and NRE Fan Zones.

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Simon Cragg performing in the NRE Fanzone

If you are interested in performing at an upcoming home Matchday, get in-touch!

Matchday Programmes…

Issue 8 of the 2025/26 Matchday Programme is available around the ground for just £4.

With it being Academy Day, this week’s cover star is Mamadou Jobe and as always, each edition this season includes a special A3 pull-out poster.

Can’t make the match? You don’t have to miss out – order your copy online now via the Curtis Sport website.

BrewBoard Zorb Half-Time Battle

The BrewBoard Zorb Half-Time Battle is back this Saturday and as always, a home and away fan will face each other in a two-minute match of football to win a very special beery prize.

BrewBoard Zorb Battle

Please note, contestants must be 18+.

50/50 tickets...

50/50 tickets can be purchased for £1 from our Programme and 50/50 Kiosks around the ground. A winner will be picked at half-time with the winning number declared across the stadium PA system.

Travel…

There is no on-site car parking available at the Cledara Abbey Stadium, so if you plan to drive to the ground, supporters are asked to use the free parking at Newmarket Road Park and Ride CB5 8AA for just £3.50.

Many fans walk or take a Voi e-bike or scooter from the park and ride but there is also a bus service every 10 minutes. Further details can be found by clicking here.

If you'd like to catch a train, check out the Greater Anglia website for the latest train times and service updates.

If you require disabled parking, please call the Club on 01223 566500 and for more altenative methods of getting to the ground, please click here.

Supporter Accessibility...

Supporters with additional needs should visit the new Accessibility Info point by the Newmarket Road End turnstiles for access to the ground and information on the services we have available for disabled supporters.

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Accessibility Map

Cambridge United prides itself on being an inclusive football club and providing the best customer service for its disabled supporters. To contact our DSLO, please email dslo@cambridgeunited.com.

For more information on our provisions for disabled supporters, please click here.

Supporter Behaviour...

Cambridge United would like to remind its supporters that anti-social and criminal behaviours at football grounds across the country will result in serious sanctions.

Acts such as entering the pitch without permission, carrying or using smoke bombs or pyrotechnics and throwing objects - as well as drug use and discriminatory behaviour.

These acts are dangerous, illegal and have severe consequences. They have no place in football, or anywhere.

Report It...

Safety at the Cledara Abbey Stadium remains a key priority on a Matchday and should you witness anti-social or discriminatory behaviour, please speak to a steward, report it via the Club's anonymous reporting textline - 075224 73291 - or through our online Report an Incident page.

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A steward at the Cledara Abbey Stadium

Enjoy the game!