Matchday Guide: Cambridge United vs Stockport County

Marvin the Moose

Ahead of Saturday's Sky Bet League One game against Stockport County (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, Novotel Cambridge North and Match Ball Sponsor, Unified Retail.

Mascots, Matchday Experiences and Ball Crew...

On Saturday we welcome Grayson Savage, Dominic Thoday, Alex Davies and Crystal Davies as our Mascots for the day!

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A mascot walks out with Josh Stokes

We are also pleased to have Caldicot Town and Soham Town Rangers U10s as our Matchday Experience teams.

A big shout-out to Haverhill Rovers U14 Girls too - our Ball Crew for the afternoon.

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

Her Game Too Matchday...

This weekend's game is the Club's dedicated Her Game Too Matchday as the Club once again celebrates the role of Women in Football.

We are pleased to invite local girls grassroots teams to the game for a discounted price - if you are in-charge of a team and would like to attend, please email supporterservices@cambridgeunited.com to find out more and how to book.

The Club's Emerging Talent Centre U10s will showcase their skills in a game on the pitch during the half-time break, and Cambridge United Women centurion, Gisela Otten will be awarded with a special presentation following her recent achievement, alongside her teammates.

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Her Game Too graphic

Gisela will also be the cover star and featured player for the Matchday Programme, which will prominently feature Women in Football throughout. 

First Team players will wear Her Game Too t-shirts during the warm-up and keep a look out for the Amber Belles - our Female Fans Supporter Group - who will be wondering around the ground with the Her Game Too selfie frame.

If you see or hear discrimination on Matchday, call or text 07522 473291, speak to a nearby steward or visit our Report an Incident page. 

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.

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Abbey Helpers

Away Fans...

Cambridge United looks forward to welcoming Stockport County'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. 

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Scarves hung up in the Club Shop

Come and visit us before the game, or up until 30 minutes after the final whistle! 

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. 

New to the Main Stand Fan Zone this weekend is the introduction of EBar! We will have two self-serve stations available, offering Madri and Abbey Gold. EBar allows you to beat the queues with its fast-pour technology that pours your pint in under 10 seconds.

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EBar station at the Cledara Abbey

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.

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Junior U's Kids' Zone

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. 

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Junior U's Kids' Zone

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.

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Junior U's Matchday Passport

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!

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Marvin the Moose runs out the tunnel with a flag

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 Thursday 20 February 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 Simon Cragg and Alexis Diaz to the Main Stand and NRE Fan Zones.

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Simon Cragg performing in the Main Stand Fanzone

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

Matchday Programmes…

Issue 16 of the 2024/25 Matchday Programme is available from around the ground for just £4. This weekend's edition is a Her Game Too special, and features Cambridge United Women's Gisela Otten as the cover star and featured player.

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.

A photo of the 2024/25 Sticker Album

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.

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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.

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Programme & 50/50 Kiosk

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.

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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!