Matchday Guide: Cambridge United vs Tranmere Rovers

A young fan and her Dad at the Cledara Abbey Stadium

Ahead of Saturday's Sky Bet League Two game against Tranmere Rovers (3pm kick-off), take a read of our Matchday Guide...

Tickets...

Buy your tickets for this weekend'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

Opening Times...

  • Club Shop & Ticket Office: 10am
  • Hospitality: 12pm
  • Kids' Zone: 1pm
  • Turnstiles: 1:30pm
  • BrewBoard Fan Zones: 1:30pm

Video Tour...

 

Match Sponsors...

A big thanks goes to our Match Sponsor, West Cambridge Medical Group and Match Ball Sponsor, Kooltech.

Mascots, Matchday Experiences and Ball Crew...

We can't wait to welcome our mascots for Saturday's game: Connor Nelligan, Elliot Nelligan, Baxter Peacock, Thomas Salisbury, Lando Banks and Albie Irvine.

We are also delighted to welcome our Gold Matchday Package teams: Bottisham U11 Reds and Bottisham Girls U11s.

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Mascots at Cambridge United

Joining us as our Silver Matchday Package group is Longstanton U13s ,whilst Exning United U12 boys are our Ball Crew.

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

Fundraising for Sense in memory of Hugo...

We are pleased to welcome Claire Axon and her family and friends to the match on Saturday, who will be fundraising in memory of her son Hugo.

Hugo - who was a huge Cambridge United supporter - sadly passed away last November aged 15. Despite severe visual impairment and being deaf, he loved coming to matches and cheering on the U’s.

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Hugo Axon and family

Claire and her partner, Steve are running the 2026 London Marathon in Hugo’s memory to raise funds for Sense, who supported Hugo throughout his life. If you’re able to support their fundraising, please keep an eye out for their team of bucket collectors on Saturday, or click here to donate online.

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 Tranmere'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 10am on Saturday.

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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 1:30pm. They're the perfect place to meet up with fellow supporters and enjoy a wide range of food and drink before kick-off.

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Fan eats hot dog

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.

Family South Stand...

The Mead Plant & Grab Family South Stand is open for fans who are wanting a more family-centric experience!

Fans can explore the Fan Zone, which features the new Mini Kids' Zone with updated games and activities, as well as Marvin's Snack Shack and a mobile retail unit. 

Young fans can also pick up a Junior U's Bingo Card and tick off their experiences throughout the day, and send a message to the team via Marvin’s Post Box.

Junior U's Kids’ Zone...

The Junior U’s Kids’ Zone will be open from 1pm, located at the front of the ground on Newmarket Road.

It’s the perfect place to extend your child’s matchday experience — with games, activities, and the chance to meet members of the first-team squad. 

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Junior U's Kids' Zone

Young fans can also visit the Kids’ Zone to collect their First Time Certificates and get their Matchday Passport stamped.

Marvin and Amber...

Our beloved mascots, Marvin and Amber, will be out and about in the Kids’ Zone and 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 Matchday Passports from the Junior U’s Kiosk in the Kids’ Zone and pick up this week’s opposition stamp.

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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 Thursday 22 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 Saturday.

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.

Live Music presented by BrewBoard...

Get in the ground early and enjoy some live music whilst building up to the game, as we welcome back Simon Cragg to the Main Stand Fan Zones.

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Simon Cragg performing in the NRE Fanzone

If you are interested in performing at an upcoming home Matchday, get in-touch!

Matchday Programmes…

Issue 14 of the 2025/26 Matchday Programme is available around the ground for just £4.

Shane McLoughlin is this weekend's cover star and as always, 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 this Saturday 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. Please note, the Match Day Return Park & Ride ticket is only available to purchase on-bus from the driver, and can't be purchased in advance on the website or app. 

More information on the Park & Ride can be found here.

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 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 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!