Matchday Guide: Cambridge United vs Shrewsbury Town

Fans in the NRE

Ahead of Tuesday's Sky Bet League Two game against Shrewsbury Town (7:45pm kick-off), take a read of our Matchday Guide...

Tickets...

Buy your tickets for Tuesday's game online, over the phone on 01223 566500 (option 1) or by visiting the Cledara Abbey Stadium Ticket Office during our opening hours.

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Fans in the NRE

If you're coming to the game for the first time, please check out our handy Welcome Guide

Student Night...

All midweek fixtures are a Student Night at Cambridge United! If you're a full-time student, get your tickets for the big game for just £10.

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Student Night graphic

Opening Times...

  • Club Shop & Ticket Office: 9am
  • Hospitality: 5:30pm
  • Kids' Zone: Closed
  • Turnstiles: 6:30pm
  • BrewBoard Fan Zones: 6:30pm

Video Tour...

 

Match Sponsors...

A big thanks goes to our Match Sponsor, 4T Medical and Match Ball Sponsor, Vine FX.

Matchday Package & Ball Crew...

We are excited to welcome children from The Centre School Cottenham as a Silver Matchday Package group on Tuesday, and joining us as our Ball Crew are Over Sports U14 boys!

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

Scan to Smile...

Fans will be able to check out the EFL’s ‘Scan to Smile’ campaign at the game on Tuesday - a new feelgood initiative rolling out across EFL stadiums in England and Wales this month - designed to spread positivity, beat the January blues, and shine a spotlight on the lifechanging work delivered by Football Club charities.

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Scan to Smile

Posters around the ground will invite supporters to scan QR codes, which unlocks a short, uplifting story from a real person whose life has been positively impacted by the support of their local Club charity.

U’s players will also be wearing Scan to Smile warm-up t-shirts ahead of kick-off.

Abbey Helpers...

If you have questions on a matchday, look for our Abbey Helpers wearing high-viz jackets - they'll be happy to assist you. You'll find them stationed throughout the stadium.

Away Fans...

Cambridge United looks forward to welcoming Shrewsbury Town's travelling supporters to the Cledara Abbey Stadium. Away tickets are available on the day from the Ticket Office on Newmarket Road.

For supporter 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 9am on Tuesday.

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Inside the Club Store

Swing by and see us before the game, or up to 30 minutes after the final whistle!

BrewBoard Fan Zones and Food/Drink...

The BrewBoard Fan Zones in the Newmarket Road End, Petrest Main Stand, and North Habbin will be open from 5:45pm. They're the perfect place to meet up with fellow supporters and enjoy a wide range of food and drink before kick-off.

We've refreshed the menu with some great options, including the long-awaited return of bacon rolls, improved burgers, and amber-dusted fries! 

Be sure to grab a BrewBoard beer from around the ground. Abbey Gold and Camstar are available at all bars, and a wider selection of drinks can be found at the Beer Buses located in the NRE and Habbin Fan Zones.

Marvin and Amber...

Our beloved mascots, Marvin and Amber, will be out and about around the Cledara Abbey Stadium in the build-up to kick-off.

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Marvin and Amber the Moose

Make sure to say hello, give them a wave or stop for a photo if you see them out and about!

Matchday Passports...

All Junior U’s members can collect their lastest opposition stamp from the Junior U's Kiosk, located nearby the Club Store on Newmarket Road.

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A close up of a Junior U's Passport

The Junior U’s Passport is a fun booklet designed for our youngest supporters to record their attendance at every home fixture. Simply bring your Passport to the Kids’ Zone each matchday to receive the latest stamp and build your collection 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 you would like to mark a special occasion for a friend or family member, please email announcements@cambridgeunited.com with the relevant details to arrange a scoreboard message on matchday.

All requests must be submitted no later than 5pm on Monday 26 January 2026.

Please note that, due to the high volume of submissions, birthday announcements will be displayed on the scoreboard only and will no longer be read out over the PA system.

Multi Faith Prayer Room...

A Multi-Faith Prayer Room, located by the Main Stand turnstiles and open to all supporters inside the ground, will once again be available this Tuesday.

This addition is an important step in enhancing facilities at the Cledara Abbey Stadium, as we continue our commitment to breaking down barriers and encouraging people of all faiths and backgrounds to feel part of the Club.

Supporters wishing to use the room can simply speak to a nearby steward for access.

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 15 of the 2025/26 Matchday Programme is available around the ground for just £4.

Following his heroics at the weekend, Kell Watts is tomorrow's cover star and each edition this season includes a special A3 pull-out poster and kids' activity page.

Can’t make the match? You don’t have to miss out – order your copy online now via the Curtis Sport website.

BrewBoard Zorb Half-Time Battle

The BrewBoard Zorb Half-Time Battle is back on Tuesday evening and 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.

Late buses are running from the Cledara Abbey Stadium to the Newmarket Road Park & Ride. Click here to find out more.

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Stagecoach promotional graphic

Alternatively, many fans walk or take a Voi e-bike or scooter from the park and ride. 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 information on how to get 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.

Supporter Liaison Officer...

Our fantastic Supporter Liaison Officer, Dave Matthews-Jones is also always available and ready to offer his assistance. 

Click here to visit his website, click here to find him on Twitter or send him an email via davem@cambridgeunited.com.

Report It...

Safety at the Cledara Abbey Stadium remains a key priority on a matchday.

Tuesday’s home fixture will be the first match in which the Football Safety App is in operation. The app provides a fast, anonymous way to report anti-social or discriminatory behaviour during matches and is free to download via the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Supporters can also continue to report incidents by speaking to a steward, using the Club’s anonymous matchday textline on 07522 473291, or via the Report an Incident page.

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Football Safety App advert

Enjoy the game!