Ahead of Saturday's Sky Bet League One game against Northampton Town (3pm) 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.
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 alleviate any delays in getting into the stadium.
Match Sponsors...
Thanks to this weekend's Match Sponsor, Mick George and Match Ball Sponsor, Kooltech.
Mascots, Matchday Experiences and Ball Crew...
On Saturday we can’t wait to welcome Toby Lovisa, Dexter Solomon, Orzan Aslan, Harper Kirkby, Louis Meads, Bailey Wiseman and Bryony Swales as our Mascots for the day!
We are also pleased to have Whittlesford Warriors Reds U11s, Bar Hill Warriors U11s and Whittlesford Warriors Whites U11s as our Matchday Experience teams.
A big shout-out to Soham Rangers U13s too - our Ball Crew for the afternoon.
Click here for more information on our Mascot and Matchday Experience packages.
Simon Dobbin Tribute...
Please join us ahead of kick-off as we remember supporter Simon Dobbin with a minute's applause ahead of kick-off. Simon was brutally attacked 10 years ago last weekend, as he was travelling home from a game against Southend United, which left him with life-changing injuries. Simon tragically lost his life in 2020.
We are joined by Simon's family on Saturday, for what will be a poignant and powerful pre-match tribute.
Foundation Matchday...
This weekend's game is the Club's dedicated Foundation Matchday as the Club celebrates the work and achievements of its official charity.
Supporters are encouraged to show their support for the Foundation by bringing a pound to the ground and donating to their bucket collection on Saturday. Proceeds from the afternoon’s 50/50 draw will also go to Cambridge United Foundation.
Hundreds of participants have been invited to the game and will be watching the on-pitch action from the Mead Family Stand, whilst United’s first team players will wear Foundation t-shirts during their warm-ups.
This weekend’s Programme is dedicated to the Foundation and will include a number of stories and features on their outstanding work.
Young fans can look forward to enjoying a Mead Family Stand Treasure Hunt, with medals to be won and Astrazeneca, the Foundation's community sponsor, will be in the Kids' Zone ahead of kick-off, helping youngsters learn more about science in a fun manner!
Finally, Potton Primary School, our representatives at the EFL’s Utilita Kids Cup, will entertain supporters at half-time with a kick-around on the pitch.
Former Players Appreciation Day...
We look forward to welcoming former players to this weekend’s game, as part of the Club’s Former Player Appreciation Day.
After the success of the first dedicated match in August, former first team players of any era have been invited to Saturday’s game for free of charge.
They will be gathering in the Supporters’ Club from 1pm, so if you would like to meet some United greats of the past, pop-in and show your appreciation before kick-off.
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 Northampton's travelling supporters to the Cledara Abbey Stadium. The away allocation has been sold-out and there will be no tickets available on the day of the game.
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.
Fans can get 25% off all replica kits and training wear this weekend, so pop in-store and pick up a bargain.
Pitched up outside the Shop will be our friends at the Coffee Tin - a mobile coffee van which sells a fantastic selection of coffees, teas, cakes and cold drinks for supporters to enjoy.
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.
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.
Family South Stand...
The new Family South Stand is packed full of fun once again this Saturday - including a Mini Kids' Zone, Marvin's Snack Shack and a mobile retail unit.
Also, in place is Marvin’s Post Box – which offers young fans the opportunity to send post to the players! Drop your mail and we'll make sure that it gets across to the lads!
Junior U's Kids’ Zone...
The Junior U's Kids' Zone will be open from 1pm and is located at the front of the ground on Newmarket Road.
If you are bringing children and are looking to extend the experience, bring them along to hang out, play games, and even meet First Team players!
The Kids' Zone is also the place to get your Matchday Passport stamped and collect your First Time Certificates.
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 latest opposition stamp.
If you haven't picked up your Passport yet, simply visit the Kiosk to pick one up.
Marvin the Moose...
Our resident mascot, Marvin the Moose will be strutting his stuff in the Kids' Zone and around the Cledara 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!
His schedule for the day is as follows:
- 1pm - Meet and greet fans at the front of the ground
- 1:45pm - Hang out in the Mead Family Stand
- 2:15pm - Walk around the perimeter of the pitch
- 2:30pm - Visit the Main Stand Fan Zone
- 2:45pm - Pitchside ready for kick-off
- 3pm - Watch the game from in-front of the Mead Family Stand
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 Thursady 27 March 2025.
Please note, due to the large number of requests, birthday announcements will no longer be read out on the PA system.
Multi Faith Prayer Room...
Located by the Main Stand turnstiles and available to anyone in the ground, a new Multi Faith Prayer Room will be open again on Saturday.
The development is an important addition to our facilities at the Cledara Abbey Stadium as we aim to remove barriers that may exist and encourage communities of all faiths and backgrounds to engage with the Club.
Supporters who would like to use the room should speak to a nearby steward.
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.
If you are interested in performing at an upcoming home Matchday, get in-touch!
Matchday Programmes…
Issue 19 of the 2024/25 Matchday Programme is available from around the ground for just £4. This weekend's edition is a Cambridge United Foundation special, which features volunteer Becca Gage on the front cover and a number of pieces by Foundation members of staff inside.
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.
If you haven’t already, make sure you also buy the 2024/25 Sticker Album, which is on sale now 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
The BrewBoard Zorb Half-Time Battle returns to half-time this season, 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 Cledara Abbey Stadium and supporters are advised to use alternative modes of transport or the Cambridge Matchday Return Park & Ride service.
This reminder comes following reports in recent weeks of a large number of supporters parking on Ditton Walk and surrounding streets, which has meant for obstructed access to residents and potentially emergency service vehicles. Parking on residential drives and grass verges is prohibited.
If you'd like to catch a train, check out the Greater Anglia website for the latest train times and service updates.
Need a lift? A2B Taxicabs provide a taxi service to the drop off area at the ground. 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 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.
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.
Enjoy the game!
