Cambridge United Facts, Figures & Statistics
Some Club Facts & Statistics:
Year formed - 1912
Turned Professional - 1949
Previous Name - Abbey United until 1951
Stadium Capacity - 9,018
Average Home League Attendance - 4,583 in 1998-99
Club Nickname - The U's or United
Club Colours:
Home - Amber shirts with black trim, black shorts, black socks with amber trim
Away - Light and dark blue halved shirts, light blue shorts and socks
Main Club Sponsors:
Home - C & R Windows
Away - Philips Lighting
Club Achievements:
Elected to Division Four - 1970
Promoted from Division Four - 1972-73, 1976-77 (Champions) and 1989-90
Promoted from Division Three - 1977-78, 1990-91 (Champions)
F.A. Cup Quarter Finals (last eight) - 1989-90, 1990-91
League Cup Fifth Round - 1992-93
Club Records:
Most League Points - 86 in Division Three 1990-91
Most League Goals - 87 in Division Four 1976-77
Record League Victory - 7-2 v Cardiff City April 1994 and Mansfield March 1999, 6-0 v Darlington September 1971 and Hartlepool in February 1989
Record Cup Victory - 5-1 v Bristol City 1990, FA Cup 5th round 2nd replay
Record League defeat - 0-6 v Aldershot, Div 3, 1974
Highest League Scorer in Season - David Crown, 24 in Div 4, 1985-86
Most League Goals in Total Aggregate - John Taylor, 75, 1988-92 and 1997-, Alan Biley, 74, 1975 to 1980
Most goals in a game - Steve Butler, 5 v Exeter, April 1994
Most Capped Player - Tom Finney, 7 (15) for Northern Ireland
Most League Appearances - Steve Spriggs, 416, 1975-87
Oldest player - John Ryan, 37 years & 134 days against Derby County, 1st December 1984
Youngest player - Andy Sinton, 16 years & 228 days against Wolverhampton Wanderers, 2nd November 1982
Record Attendance - 14,000 v Chelsea 1st May 1970
Record Receipts - £86,308 v Manchester United, League Cup 2nd round 2nd leg, 9 October 1991
Record Transfer Fee Paid - Steve Claridge from Luton, £190,000, Nov 1992
Record Transfer Fee Received - Dion Dublin to Manchester Utd, £1 million, August 1992