Matchday Guide: Cambridge United vs Newport County

A fan gets face painted at the Cledara Abbey Stadium

Ahead of Saturday's Sky Bet League Two game against Newport 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 busy 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, Hockeys.

Mascots, Matchday Experiences and Ball Crew...

On Saturday we can’t wait to welcome Harley Camp, Elliott Wakefield, Arlo Bennett, Tom Killaspy as our Mascot for the day!

We are also pleased to have Steeple Bumpstead as our Ball Crew for the afternoon.

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

Family Fun Day...

This weekend's game is our Family Fun Day, and we are offering FREE U18s tickets in the Mead Family Stand with every Adult or Concession ticket purchased!

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Family Fun Day graphic

We will have an amplified offering for youngsters in the Family Stand for this fixture, including a Coconut hunt competition, expanded Kids' Zone and visits from First Team players.

Junior U's Takeover...

It's also our Junior U's Takeover this Saturday! Seven lucky supporters are taking on matchday roles around the ground, to receive a unique and unforgettable experience.

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Junior U's Takeover

Emily Lock is our Junior Media Officer, Joshua Mappledoram is our Junior Safety Officer, Charlie Cornally is our Junior Photographer, Theo Coughlin is our Junior Groundsperson, Georgia Rowlands is our Junior Commentator, Elias Hlalat is our Junior Kitperson and Brody Camfield is our Junior Director of Football!

If you see any of the kids around the ground, give him a wave!

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 Newport's travelling supporters to the Cledara Abbey Stadium. Tickets are available for away fans from the Ticket Office 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 cashless 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 Store & Ticket Office…

The Club Store and Ticket Office on Newmarket Road will be open from 10am on Saturday.

Fully stocked with our new 2025/26 range - following this summer's rebrand - there's something for everyone inside!

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Fans queue up at the Ticket Office

2025/26 Season Tickets are also available for collection - and can be purchased ahead of kick-off.

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

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.

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Fan Zone

Fans can expect a refreshed menu, including updated street eat options - the long-awaited return of bacon rolls, improved burgers and amber-dusted fries! Saturday's street eat is Curry Wurst.

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...

As already mentioned, the Family South Stand is hosting our Family Fun Day activations this weekend, and packed with even more fun that usual. 

Supporters will find an expanded Kids' Zone - with new games and activities - Marvin's Snack Shack and mobile retail unit in the Fan Zone area. 

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Kids Zone at the Cledara Abbey

Young fans can also take part in our Coconut Hunt, with the chance to win a free Mascot Package for one lucky winner! 

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.

If you are bringing children and are looking to extend their matchday experience, bring them along to hang out, play games, and even meet First Team players!

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A young fan at the Cledara Abbey Stadium

New games and activites will be in place for young fans to enjoy, and we will have a player appearance from 2pm. 

The Kids' Zone is also the place to get your Matchday Passport stamped and collect your First Time Certificates.

Marvin the Moose...

Our resident mascot, Marvin the Moose will be strutting his stuff in the Kids' Zone and around the Cledara 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

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

Matchday Passports...

All Junior U's members can collect their new Matchday Passports from the Junior U's Kiosk in the Kids' Zone, and get their latest opposition stamp!

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The Junior U's Passport

The Junior U’s Passport is our handy booklet for young supporters to keep track of their attendance at home games. Junior U's should simply bring their Passport along to the Kids' Zone each week, where they will receive an opposition stamp for each fixture throughout the season.

To start your journey with the Junior U’s Passport, simply become a Junior U’s member or Season Ticket Holder today!

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 28 August 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.

Matchday Programmes…

Issue 3 of the refreshed 2025/26 Matchday Programme is available from around the ground for just £4. 

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Cambridge United Matchday Programme

Ben Purrington is next up as this week's cover star and poster boy, with each edition this season coming with an A3 pull out poster.

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.

BrewBoard Zorb Half-Time Battle

The BrewBoard Zorb Half-Time Battle is back this Saturday, with a new half-time challenge set to be unveiled in the coming weeks. As always, a home and away fan will face each other in a two-minute match of football to win a very special beery prize.

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.

Travel…

There is no on-site car parking available at the Cledara Abbey Stadium, so if you plan to drive to the ground, supporters are asked to use the free parking at Newmarket Road Park and Ride CB5 8AA for just £3.50.

Many fans walk or take a Voi e-bike or scooter from the park and ride but there is also a bus service every 10 minutes. Further details can be found by clicking here.

If you'd like to catch a train, check out the Greater Anglia website for the latest train times and service updates.

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!