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Matchday Guide: Cambridge United vs Bracknell Town

2 November 2023

Club News

Matchday Guide: Cambridge United vs Bracknell Town

2 November 2023

Ahead of Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup First Round clash with Bracknell Town, take a read of our Matchday Guide...

Tickets...

Tickets for Saturday's tie are available at the following reduced rate:

  Terrace Seats
Adults: £12 £15
Concessions: £10 £12
Under 18s: £5 £5

Please note, Season Tickets are not valid for FA Cup fixtures and Holders must purchase a Match Ticket in-order to gain access into the ground.

Secure your place online at cufctickets.com or by visiting the Abbey Stadium Ticket Office on the day of the game. Supporters should please note that Ticket Office phone lines are closed on the Friday.

Opening Times...

  • Club Shop & Ticket Office: 10am
  • Kids' Zone: 1pm
  • Turnstiles: 1:30pm
  • All Food & Drink outlets: 1:30pm
  • Fan Zones: 1:30pm

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 Bracknell's travelling supporters to the Abbey Stadium for the very first time. As of Thursday afternoon, over 300 away sales have been made - remaining available tickets can be purchased from the Ticket Office ahead of kick-off.

For Away Fan Information including how to find the ground, catering options and travel information, please click here.

Cashless Venue...

The 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.

Remembrance Fixture...

Saturday's game is the Club's annual Remembrance Fixture as the Club and its supporters remembers the sacrifices of our Armed Forces, veterans, and their families.

Fans are asked to bring their spare change for our bucket collectors as we raise funds for the Fulbourn and Teversham Royal British Legion branch.

Volunteer collectors will be located all around the Abbey Stadium in the hours leading up to the match, so if you can, please give generously to support their appeal.

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As always, we will pay our respects ahead of kick-off with a minute's silence and playing of the Last Post by a local Bugler, supported by a Standard Bearer and members of the 2620 Sqn RAF Regiment Reserves Cambridge.

Fans are requested to arrive in good time in-order to prevent disruption of the tribute and to allow everyone to properly pay their respects.

Club Shop & Ticket Office…

The Club Shop and Ticket Office is open from 10am until kick-off.

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

  • Cambridge United vs Tottenham Hotspur U21s - Tuesday 7 November - Bristol Street Motors Trophy
  • Peterborough United vs Cambridge United - Saturday 11 November, 12pm - Sky Bet League One
  • Northampton Town vs Cambridge United - Saturday 25 November, 3pm - Sky Bet League One
  • Cambridge United vs Lincoln City - Tuesday 28 November, 7:45pm - Sky Bet League One
  • Charlton Athletic vs Cambridge United - Saturday 9 December 2023 - Sky Bet League One

Pop in-store ahead of the game and browse our Club Shop, including the 2023/24 Umbro range, Christmas Gifts and fashion-wear.

Fan Zones and Food/Drink...

Fan Zones in the Newmarket Road End, Main Stand and Habbin are open from 1:30pm, offering supporters space to get together and enjoy a range of culinary and beverage options before kick-off.

New covers have been installed across all three Fan Zones, meaning supporters will be protected from all of the elements throughout the season.

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After receiving feedback from fans, a refreshed menu is in operation around the ground, which offers greater choice and flexibility with your matchday meal.

Also new this season, courtesy of our prinicipal partners, BrewBoard, are two of their favourite beers, Rex and Cambstar, whilst their famous BeerBus will be in the Intelligent Membranes Habbin Fan Zone at every home game.

The Dion Dublin Bar is also open to fans from 1:30pm on Saturday - please enter through the doors at the north of the building.

Junior U's Kids’ Zone...

The Ripples Bathrooms Junior U's Kids' Zone is open from 1pm-2:45pm!

Featuring an inflatable goal, new garden games, fun activities and visits from First Team players, the Kids' Zone is the place to be for youngsters and their family ahead of each home game!

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If you're bringing your little one/s to the game, make sure to stop by before heading through the turnstiles.

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.

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Scoreboard Announcements...

If somebody you know has their 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 2 November.

Please note, due to the large number of requests, birthday announcements will no longer be read out on the PA system.

Des Driver...

Des Driver the A2B Taxicabs Mascot is at every home game adding to the Matchday experience by giving away prizes to U's fans.

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Supporters can win signed shirts, mascot experiences, hospitality tickets and more, all paid for by Signature Suite sponsors, A2B Taxicabs.

Simply find Des Driver and scan his lanyard for a chance to win one of many amazing prizes!

Matchday Programmes…

Issue 9 of the Matchday Programme is available from around the ground on Saturday for the reduced price of just £2.50.

Just 32-pages, this weekend's edition still features many old favourites and has Lewis Simper as the cover star.

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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.

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 Abbey Stadium and supporters are advised to use alternative modes of transport or the Cambridge Matchday Park & Ride service.

Home and away supporters can take advantage of the Cambridge Park & Ride, with a Matchday return ticket priced at £3 from Newmarket Road Park & Ride, CB5 8AA.

If you require disabled parking, please call the Club on 01223 566500. Please be considerate if parking on local streets and always follow local guidance and parking laws.

Alternatively, supporters can cycle or scoot to the game. The Abbey Stadium is home to both bicycle and Voi scooter racks, allowing fans to park their ride safely whilst at the ground.

Need a lift? A2B Taxicabs provide a taxi service to the drop off area of the 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.

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 Matt Casey via dslo@cambridgeunited.com.

For more information on our provisions for disabled supporters, please click here.

Supporter Behaviour...

To challenge the totally unacceptable presence of football tragedy abuse, for season 2023/24, regulation changes and tough new measures have been introduced which will see people who are found to have committed offences face stadium bans and potential criminal prosecution.

In addition to bans and criminal sanctions, a range of in-stadium, in-classroom and online resources will be rolled out under the ‘Love Football Protect the Game’ banner, to educate adults and children alike about the hurt tragedy chanting causes. Ground regulations have also been updated to incorporate references to tragedy chanting.

The game will also continue its efforts to combat dangerous, illegal and unwelcome behaviour off the pitch, be it in the stands or online. Last season a host of new measures were introduced by authorities which saw enhanced sanctions applied for people identified entering the pitch, using pyros, taking drugs to games, throwing objects or for discriminatory abuse.

For more information, please click here.

Report It...

Safety at the 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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