Match reports

Cambridge United host Wigan in the opening week of League One action

Cambridge United opened the season with a home tie against Barnet in the Carabao Cup 1st round. The 1pm kick-off was attended by over 3,500 fans, with more watching from home. Harris added debutants Callum Perry and Isaac Heath to the side with McLoughlin starting over Mpanzu. A fierce affair wasn't expected, but with Barnet starting two former Peterborough United players anything could happen. The first half was lacklustre and felt like a friendly for the majority of the ope

45 games, 38 weeks and 268 days since Cambridge United's League Two campaign began. For Cambridge United, there is a clear plan and focus on a win. With Salford and Notts County behind by 1 and 2 points respectively, a draw may not be good enough for automatic promotion. Cambridge United face Crewe away from home, a game that is certainly winnable, with Salford travelling to relegation battling Crawley and Notts County hosting Bristol Rovers. The positive sign for United is t

Harris named an unchanged lineup from the side that lost against Barnet last weekend. Kaikai was reintroduced into the squad after captaining Sierra Leone and scoring a penalty earlier in the week. The Sky cameras were lighting the Abbey as the nation watched upon the promotion clash. Holloway reverted to a back 5 following their draw last time out. The U's started much the better side. Knight and Mayor were both key targets for the U's to counter attack from. An early Mayor

The U's fell for the 2nd time in 2026 last time out against Barnet. The U's now have full focus on a busy Easter weekend with a televised Thursday game against Swindon before travelling to Cheltenham on Easter Monday. 7 games left in the campaign, U's sat 4th yet only 1 point behind Notts County in 3rd with a game in hand and a clash between the 2 sides is set for next Saturday at the Abbey. With momentum clearly being against United, having just 9 shots on target in the last

Harris was forced to replace Kaikai, who was on international duty for Sierra Leone, and so brough Adam Mayor into the starting 11. His first start since his injury all those months ago. Former captain and veteran centre back Morrison was also introduced into the squad, earning a spot on the bench. The opening 10 minutes saw solid defending from both sides, timid attacking and a handful of corners. The strong wind clearly impacted both sides approach in the early stages. Very

The U's are back on the road following a 1-0 win against Salford last time out. Since then, Notts County lost 3-0 against Oldham and Norburn got his 2nd red card in his last 92 minutes of football. However, Kaikai was called up to the Sierra Leone national team for their international friendly against Oman on Friday. Due to the travel, Kaikai will miss the Saturday game for Cambridge United. Without our joint top goal scorer, the goals will have to come from elsewhere. The U'

The U's had a lot of pressure on their plate going into Saturday's 12:30 kick off. MK Dons, entered the day sitting 2nd and 5 points ahead of United. Both sides were live on Sky Sports and played at 12:30. The U's faced an inform Salford City side whilst MK Dons hosted midtable Barnet. Harris made just 1 change following the draw to Walsall. Brophy replaced Smith and the U's reverted to their back 5. The U's started the first half in superb fashion, dominating possession and

The U's face an inform Salford City side at the Abbey live on Sky Sports+. With the pressure of promotion on both sides, expect a cagey start to the game and a tense final half an hour. Salford average a goal in the 68th minute when playing away from home. Cambridge United were called out by manager Neil Harris who demanded more from his subs on Tuesday. The U's will be hoping for another home performance and result as was delivered last Saturday vs Gillingham. The U's should

Harris made just the one change from his side's 5-0 thrashing against Gillingham, Smith replacing Brophy as the U's set up in a back 4. Kouassi was replaced on the bench by Mayor, who is also returning to full fitness. Despite a vitally important win on Saturday for Walsall, interim boss and former United attacker Byfield left his fans shocked with the starting 11. Fresh off scoring on Saturday, Dom Ball started the game helping the U's build out the back as a centre back. B

Following Saturday's emphatic 5-0 win against Gillingham, the U's are back on the road to take on a managerless but confident Walsall side who sit only 3 points off the playoffs. With both sides fighting to get out of the league, expect a good game but little chances. The U's will need to be dominant in their duels to prevent Walsall from creating chances. The game is for the taking with Walsall losing more games than they've won this season at home and being managerless. For

The U's enter game week 36 in League Two sat in 2nd, 5 points below Bromley with a game in hand. 3 points separate 2nd and 5th and then a further 3 points gap separates 6th place Chesterfield and 11th placed Walsall. As for Accrington Stanley they sit 15th, 10 points off the playoffs but 19 points safe from the drop. Shane McLoughlin will be out for this fixture but Harris is hopeful to have the fantastic midfield maestro back for the Gillingham game next weekend. Harris conf

Both sides were aware of the stakes leading up to the top of table clash. For Cambridge United a win would see them top momentarily, a draw would give Bromley a chance to go further in lead and a loss could have seen the U's drop to the playoff places. For MK D*ns, a win would have leapfrogged them up to 2nd and anything else would see them pushed down the table or as they were. The first half lacked quality and flair in both boxes. Both sides looked visibly nervous to make a

The battle for automatic promotion is heating up with 3 consecutive draws from league leaders Bromley, United sit just 2 points behind and then MK D*ns, Notts County and Swindon Town all sit on 61 points. 4 points separating the top 5 with only 3 able to have guaranteed promotion into League One. "These are the games you want to be involved in" - James Gibbons Cambridge United's fluid defender, James Gibbons, expressed his excitement throughout his press conference. Gibbons c

Following Saturday's embarrassing loss to Harrogate Town, Harris named 2 changes with Hoddle and McLoughlin coming in for Kaikai and Ball who both started the game from the bench. Crawley Town manager, Scott Lindsey named 3 changes from their 1-0 defeat against Crewe. The 1st chance of the game went the way of Crawley. A long ball found it's way to Orsi, who's shot was well saved and the rebound was missed entirely and Brophy aimed his pass towards Appere. Neither side were a

U's news The U's were beaten for the first time in League Two since October following a 2-1 defeat against Harrogate. Harris will be determined to get back to winning ways tomorrow against Crawley. Following the defeat, the U's drop to 5th, but still only 2 points away from automatic promotion. With a game in hand and 4 points away from 2nd place Notts County who face league leaders Bromley on Valentine's Day. Crawley Town Crawley have won 2 of their last 5, with wins over Ba

Harris made 2 changes from the previously unchanged 11 from the previous 3 games. Dom Ball and Shane McLoughlin both in, replacing Hoddle and Kaikai who were relegated to the bench. After a slow start to the game, the U's grew into the game and was able to switch play much better and got into great positions. Unfortunately no chances were created. Oldham made their 1st substitution of the day, bringing off Garner for Quigley due to an injury to the 37 year old starter. The U'

Neil Harris named an unchanged lineup for the 3rd consecutive game. Shrewsbury Town remained in their 4-4-2 approach following being on the end of a dismantling against MK Dons. Big names, Scully and Marquis both on the bench for Appleton to bring on if and when. Once again Harris selected Gibbons the captain, as Morrison's return has been delayed and Dom Ball is relegated to the bench. Elliot Nevitt is back on the bench after his 20 minute cameo only a few days ago. Despite

The U's came out 4-2 victors on Saturday courtesy of a Watts brace as well as a thunderous Lavery finish and a game cementing goal from Knight. The U's defended well for the majority of the game but individual errors had the U's fighting from behind twice. Shrewsbury Town were also involved in a 6 goal game but it was unflattering for them. A 5-1 loss on the road to MK Dons was not their intended result after finally getting a win in a relegation 3 pointer against Harrogate T

Harris made no changes ahead of the clash against Tranmere. The visitors were unchanged in shape but made 3 personnel changes following their 3-1 loss last weekend to Walsall. With a strong unbeaten streak being noticed across the country, the pressure was on for both Harris and the players. The first half produced half hearted attacks from either side and 6 shots combined for both sides. The U's dominated the possession but found themselves 1-0 down due to poor defending by