Matchday Guide: Cambridge United vs West Brom

Young fans at the Abbey

Ahead of Friday's friendly clash against West Brom, take a read of our Matchday Guide...

Tickets...

Get behind the boys and buy your tickets for Friday's game online, over the phone on 01223 566500 (option 1) or by visiting the Cledara Abbey Stadium Ticket Office ahead of kick-off.

Opening Times...

  • Club Shop & Ticket Office: 2pm
  • Turnstiles: 6:30pm
  • Fan Zones: 6:30pm

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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Away Fans...

Cambridge United looks forward to welcoming West Brom's travelling supporters to the Cledara Abbey Stadium, who will be located in the South Habbin Terrace for this fixture. Away fans can buy tickets from the Ticket Office ahead of kick-off.

Cashless Venue...

The Cledara Abbey Stadium has a cashless policy, 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 Club Shop and Ticket Office is open from 2pm until kick-off.

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In addition to tickets for Friday's game, the Ticket Office is selling Match Tickets for the following fixtures:

  • Stockport County vs Cambridge United - Saturday 10 August, 3pm - Sky Bet League One
  • Cambridge United vs QPR - Tuesday 13 August, 7:45pm - Carabao Cup Round One
  • Cambridge United vs Crawley Town - Saturday 17 August, 3pm - Sky Bet League One

Pop in-store ahead of the game and browse our Club Shop offering, which includes the brand new 2024/25 Replica Kit and Training Wear range.

Mascots and Ball Crew...

We look forward to welcoming Bobby Hurst, Tolu Olandunjoye, Theo Groves, Benji Griffiths, Roux Wood, Theo Holmes, Ethan Carvalho-Simpson, Freddie Skipsey, Levison Riley, Jaxon Coe as are our mascots on Friday!

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Mascots at Cambridge United

A warm welcome also goes to Cottenham United Colts U14s, who are our Ball Crew for the evening.

Click here for more information on our Matchday Mascot packages.

Mead Plant & Grab Family South Stand...

The Mead Plant & Grab Family South Stand is open to home fans for the first time on Friday, and includes an exciting new Fan Zone for supporters to try out.

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A young fan at the Junior U's Kids' Zone

We will have an Abbey Eatery, Marvin's Snack Shack and a Mini Kids' Zone open for fans to take in before the game. Get to the ground early and enjoy what's on offer!

Crest Consultation...

Supporters can take part in the final in-person Crest Consultation Event at the front of the Cledara Abbey Stadium on Friday, prior to kick-off.

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Crest Consultation

We will have our Crest Boards, feedback boxes and staff on hand to discuss and disect the three designs, ahead of next week's survey.

Fan Zones and Food/Drink...

Fan Zones in the Newmarket Road End, Main Stand and South Family Stand are open from 6:30pm, offering supporters space to get together and enjoy a range of culinary and beverage options before kick-off.

Loaded Fries with Pulled Beef Brisket is this weekend's Street Eat Option, which is available in all Eatery outlets for £7.50.

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BrewBoard's Cambridge United inspired lager, Abbey Gold, will be on draught in all bars once again.

Fans should please note that only supporters with a Signature Suite Hospitality ticket can use the Dion Dublin Bar before or after the game.

Travel…

There is no on-site car parking available at the Cledara Abbey Stadium and due to the game taking place on a Friday night, there is also no Matchday Park & Ride service.

Please be considerate if parking on local streets and always follow local guidance and parking laws. Traffic is expected to be slow around the stadium due to a number of roadworks in place in the local area.

 

Please be considerate if parking on local streets and always follow local guidance and parking laws. Traffic is expected to be slow around the stadium due to a number of roadworks in place in the local area.

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.

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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.

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.