Ahead of Saturday’s Sky Bet League One game against Lincoln City, take a read of our Matchday Guide...
Tickets...
Tickets for Saturday's game are available online, over the phone on 01223 566500 (option 1) or by visiting the Cledara Abbey Stadium Ticket Office during our opening hours.
With it being over a month since our last home game in the league, demand is high for this fixture so secure your spot whilst you can.
Opening Times...
- Club Shop & Ticket Office: 10am
- Hospitality: 12pm
- Kids' Zone: 1pm
- Turnstiles: 1:30pm
- BrewBoard Fan Zones: 1:30pm
With another big crowd expected, fans are requested to arrive at the ground as early as possible to help aleviate any delays in getting into the stadium.
Match Sponsors...
Thanks to this weekend's Match Sponsor and Main Stand Sponsor, Petrest and our Match Ball Sponsor, International Sports Convention and Cambridge Football Business School.
Junior U’s Takeover…
We are delighted to welcome the following seven young supporters to the game on Saturday as part of our Junior U’s Takeover!
- Junior Manager: Jayden Chapman
- Junior Commentator: Harriet Flack
- Junior Safety Officer: Phillipa Flack
- Junior Media Executive: Leo Martin
- Junior Director: Javier Doughty
- Junior Kit Person: Matthew David
- Junior Groundsperson: CD
If you see any of them around the ground on the day, make sure to say hello and show your support!
Play Safe…
English football unites this weekend to promote Play Safe – the national campaign to focus attention of the vital importance of safeguarding across our game.
Cambridge United is right behind Play Safe, which is endorsed by the NSPCC and supported across every level of English football, including the Premier League, EFL, Barclays Women’s Super League, Barclays Women’s Championship, men’s and women’s National Leagues and across the grassroots game.
Our friends at the Offside Trust will be at the game and have a stall near the Junior U's Kids' Zone on Newmarket Road. Formed by a number of abuse survivors following the 2017 child sexual abuse scandal, the Offside Trust is an independent body that is seeking to further enhance safeguarding at all levels of sport.
They will have a number of iconic sports memoribillia items on show, with fans able to get a photo with the items for just £1, which will help raise money for the organisation.
If you have a safeguarding concern, or would like some advice, please contact the Club’s Safeguarding Officer via safeguarding@cambridgeunited.com or 07756 286999.
Tributes...
The Club will be paying tribute to former Vice Chairman, Tony Douglas, with a minute of applause ahead of kick-off. Tony passed away a couple of weeks ago at the age of 94 years old, joining his loving wife, Enid - both of whom loved Cambridge United dearly. Join us as we mark his remarkable life and achievements just before the game gets underway.
There will also be a minute of applause for Ben Thapa in the 42nd minute. Ben, a successful singer and loyal Cambridge United supporter, suddenly and shockingly passed earlier this month, at the age of 42. Please join in and show your respects to one of our own.
School Vouchers…
Saturday’s game is the first of five fixtures that children in local primary schools can redeem their 2024/25 School Vouchers for! Thousands of kids across the community have been given vouchers which entitle them to discounted family tickets at selected games. If you’re coming to a game for the first time, let us know and we will help make it a special occasion!
Mascots and Ball Crew...
On Saturday we welcome Max Gooch, Jake Lamming, Alex Randerson, Mason Langer, Harley Camp, Jack Howlett, Joey Best and Arlo Bennett as our Mascots for the day!
We are also excited to have Chesterton Primary School as our Gold Matchday Experience team, whilst Haverhill Rovers U12s will be cheering the U’s on with a Silver package.
Click here for more information on our Matchday Mascot packages.
Abbey Helpers...
If you have any questions or queries on the day of the game, please speak to our Abbey Helpers who are wearing high-viz jacket and will be located around the ground.
Away Fans...
Cambridge United looks forward to welcoming Lincoln City's travelling supporters to the Cledara Abbey Stadium - away tickets for the South Habbin can be purchased from the Ticket Office ahead of kick-off.
For Away Fan Information including how to find the ground, catering options and travel information, please click here.
Cashless Venue...
The Cledara Abbey Stadium will remain a cashless policy 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 Shop & Ticket Office…
The new Club Shop and Ticket Office on Newmarket Road will be open from 10am on Saturday.
Located on the old Thrifty site on Newmarket Road, the new Club Shop and Ticket Office provides up to four times more retail space, as well as improved ticket purchase and collection points.
Come and visit us before the game, or up until 30 minutes after the final whistle!
Purchase the full range of replica shirts, including the new long-sleeve home jersey, as well as bucket hats, retro drill tops and first team training and travel wear.
Also in-stock are BrewBoard's special edition cans of Abbey Gold (18+), inspired by our 2024/25 kit designs. Click here for more information.
BrewBoard Fan Zones and Food/Drink...
BrewBoard Fan Zones in the Newmarket Road End, Petrest Main Stand and North Habbin are open from 1:30pm, offering supporters a place to get together and enjoy a range of culinary and beverage options before kick-off.
The Newmarket Road End Fan Zone has been extended over the summer, which now includes a new food unit, a refurbished tea bar, additional toilets and the introduction of a second BrewBoard Beer Bus at the Abbey.
The new Family South Stand is packed full of fun once again this weekend - including a Mini Kids' Zone (weather dependent), a new food unit and Marvin's Snack Shack.
Make sure to buy BrewBoard's beer from around the ground - Abbey Gold and Camstar are available at all bars, whilst a wider range of drinks can be bought from either Beer Bus, located in the NRE and Habbin Fan Zones.
Junior U's Kids’ Zone...
The Junior U's Kids' Zone is back and this season it is bigger and better than ever before! Located at the front of the ground on Newmarket Road, the Kids' Zone has been extended and is packed with new activities and games.
If you are bringing a youngster to the game, make sure to stop by before heading through the turnstiles!
Matchday Passports...
All Junior U's members can bring their new Matchday Passports to the Junior U's Kiosk in the Kids' Zone to receive their first opposition stamp of the season.
If you haven't picked up your Passport yet, simply visit the Kiosk to pick one up.
If your little one isn't yet a member, visit the Club Shop on Matchday or sign up online.
Marvin the Moose...
Our resident mascot, Marvin the Moose will be strutting his stuff in the Kids' Zone and around the Abbey in the build up to kick-off, so make sure to say hello, give him a wave or stop for a photo if you see him out and about!
Scoreboard announcements...
If somebody you know has a big day coming up soon, send an email to announcements@cambridgeunited.com with all the relevant details to receive a scoreboard shout-out!
All scoreboard requests must be submitted by 5pm on Thursday 26 September.
Please note, due to the large number of requests, birthday announcements will no longer be read out on the PA system.
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!
The Strumsters are back in the Petrest Main Stand Fan Zone on Saturday, whilst Patrick Craig makes his NRE Fan Zone debut.
If you are interested in performing at an upcoming home Matchday, get in-touch!
Matchday Programmes…
Issue 3 of the new Matchday Programme is available from around the ground on Saturday for the new price of £4.
Featuring a premium matte finish for the first time in many years, and stunning cover photography featuring Paul Digby, this year's edition includes new features such as a Captain's Column from Michael Morrison, View from the Medical Room and Magic Numbers.
If you can't make the match, it doesn’t mean you have to miss out - place your order online through the Curtis Sport website.
Sticker Books…
Fans can also pick up their latest set of 2024/25 stickers, which come complete with every Programme order.
We are also delighted to confirm that this year's Sticker Album are now on sale and comes complete with a starter pack of eight stickers.
Pick up your Album from the Club Shop ahead of kick-off, available for just £5.
BrewBoard Zorb Half-Time Battle
Back by popular demand, the BrewBoard Zorb Half-Time Battle returns to half-time, as a home and away fan will face each other in a two-minute match of football to win a very special beery prize.
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 Abbey Stadium and supporters are advised to use alternative modes of transport or the Cambridge Matchday Return Park & Ride service.
Home and away supporters can take advantage of the Cambridge Park & Ride, with a Matchday Return ticket priced at £3 from Newmarket Road Park & Ride, CB5 8AA.
Please be considerate if parking on local streets and always follow local guidance and parking laws.
Why not consider taking a train to the game? Cambridge North Station is just a short walk to the Cledara Abbey Stadium but please note, buses will replace trains between Peterborough and Ely this weekend. Great value fares can be found at http://greateranglia.co.uk
Need a lift? A2B Taxicabs provide a taxi service to the drop off area of the Abbey Stadium on Newmarket Road. The prompt and reliable taxi firm provide a service to Cambridge, Ely, Milton, Littleport, Waterbeach, Soham, Grantchester, Stretham, Histon, Sutton and the surrounding villages.
To book a matchday taxi contact A2B Taxicabs on 01223 629 629.
If you require disabled parking, please call the Club on 01223 566500.
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.
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.