Ahead of Wednesday's Sky Bet League One game against Reading, take a read of our Matchday Guide...
Tickets...
Buy your tickets for Wednesday's game online or by visiting the Cledara Abbey Stadium Ticket Office on Wednesday.
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 week's Match Sponsor, DC Carpets.
Pre-match applause for those we lost in 2024...
Before kick-off on Wednesday, we are inviting supporters to join us in remembering members of the wider Cambridge United family that we have sadly lost over the past year.
If you would like to commemorate a loved one that has passed away in 2024, please email announcements@cambridgeunited.com with the following details prior to 5pm on New Year’s Eve:
- Name
- Year of Birth
- Photo of passed supporter
Please arrive at your seat in good time ahead of kick-off to allow for the tribute to take place in a timely and respectful manner.
East Anglian Air Ambulance...
We are pleased to welcome East Anglian Air Ambulance to the match on Wednesday as they join us to honour the life-saving actions of steward, Paul Harrison, who helped save supporter David Ince's life at a match earlier this year.
Paul will be presented with a certificate from EAAA, recognising early CPR and the vital role he played in David's recovery. Michael Morrison and his family will also be at the presentation, after Michael's daughter suffered a medical emergency earlier in the year, and was attended to by EAAA.
EAAA provides critical care to, on average, six people every day across Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. The charity, which receives no regular government funding, relies almost entirely on public donations to provide the 24/7 life-saving service.
Check out their Rapid Response Vehicle in the Mead Plant & Grab Family South Stand before kick-off, and chat to their volunteers who will be bucket collecting around the ground.
On Wednesday we welcome Lucy Appleton, Isaac Martindale, Isla Murphy, Jayden Wing, Lucas Howard, Oliver Howard as our Mascots for the day!
A big thank you also goes to Witchford Colts U13 boys - our Ball Crew for the afternoon.
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 Reading's travelling supporters to the Cledara Abbey Stadium. There are no away tickets remaining - Royals fans should not make the journey if they do not already have a ticket.
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 Wednesday.
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.
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 Wednesday - including a Mini Kids' Zone (weather dependent), 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...
Should the weather allow it, 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.
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 Tuesday 31 December 2024.
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 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 11 of the 2024/25 Matchday Programme is available from around the ground for just £4. Supporters are encouraged to purchase from the Club Shop on Wednesday, due to us having fewer sellers than usual this week.
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
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 Cledara Abbey Stadium and due to it being New Year's Day, there are no buses from the Newmarket Road Park & Ride.
If you are coming by car, please be considerate if parking on local streets and always follow local guidance and parking laws.
Go green to the game! We have an increased number of cycle and Voi racks, situated by the Kids’ Zone on Newmarket Road.
There may be disruption to your usual rail route on Wednesday - buses will replace the Greater Anglia service between Cambridge North and Audley End, as well as Bury St Edmunds and Cambridge.
Trains will continue to operate between Norwich and Cambridge North, Audley End/Stansted Airport and Tottenham Hale/Stratford, as well as Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich.
To check the status of your journey please check the Greater Anglia website.
Need a lift? A2B Taxicabs provide a taxi service to the drop off area of the Cledara 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.
