 On the 30th April, Cambridge United played Cheltenham at the Abbey Stadium in the EFL League 1 Cambridge United supporters can you see yourself in the photos included the slideshow below Simon King took the photographs
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 🆚 Cheltenham 12.30 pm 🏆 @SkyBetLeagueOne 🏟 The Abbey Stadium 🎟 http://cufctickets.com We are regularly asked for teamsheets on matchdays by supporters of both sides. We have produced Programme on a Page this season. It is a combination of a team sheet and programme on one sheet of paper. It can be downloaded on matchdays or have on your mobile device to read. We hope you enjoy it and find the information useful. The latest copy is now available to download below or at the Programme Exchange outlet (outside the club shop) before the match please take a copy. You can also read it by expanding the document below Copes are free while stocks are available to collect. Programmes can now be purchased in advance of the matches and collected on the day from the Programme Exchange Outlet outside the shop. Orders for the Cheltenham, service will be taken until 9.30am on the 30th April. Find out more by following the link below 👇👇👇 Order a copy here Any Cambridge United Football Club & Cheltenham supporters suffering from visual impairment can listen to audio descriptive commentary at the Abbey Stadium on match day. This is free service. Find out more by following the link below 👇👇👇 https://www.cambridgefansunited.org/audio-descriptive-commentary.html If you would like to attend a match at the Abbey Stadium but have sensory concerns, we can help! We have a supply of noise-reducing ear defenders and ear plugs which we are able to loan to supporters. Read more via the link below 👇👇👇 https://www.cambridgefansunited.org/sound-sensory-equipment.html The Picture Path app is designed to reduce anxiety for SEN Children and adults when they visit the Abbey Stadium Cambridge United Football Club. See the user guide by following the link below to assist you when downloading and using the app 👇👇👇 https://www.cambridgefansunited.org/how-to-use-picture-path.html For more information about match day see MATCHDAY INFO here  This evening we welcome the supporters, officials and playing staff of Charlton Athletic to the Abbey Stadium.
Two former Charlton players Bill Whittaker and Herbert Johnson played a large part in Cambridge United turning professional and its rise through the non-leagues during the fifties. Interestingly, they both played together in the 1947 FA Cup Final when Charlton beat Burnley 1-0. This final is also remembered for the ball bursting during the match. It was the second year running when the ball burst during the match. At the time it was blamed on the poor standard of leather available following the war. During March, Cambridge United helped sponsors A&R Haulage (UK) Ltd provide items for the people of war-torn Ukraine. Thank you to everyone who brought something to the ground on the two days. These have now been delivered to Romania. A raffle was also organised at the Shrewsbury match for a shirt. It raised £440 and will go to buying items. Phil Merwiak who helped with the raffle and supplied the flag for the players to walk out with is organising a fund raising event @ the Hat and Rabbit in Fulbourn towards the end. After losing his Great Grandad to cancer, Harry Austen aged 10 is completing a 10 mile walk this evening at the Abbey Stadium. The walk is in aid of Cancer Research UK the charity that helped his grandfather. The walk will take about 5 hours to complete and will start at Cambourne. If you would like to donate towards his walk see more details via the website Harry’s Giving Page | Cancer Research UK Giving Pages The last away match of the season against Sunderland is now on line for supporters to book a seat. If you want to use the coach, go to the Away Travel Shop tab on www.cambridgefansunited.org or ring 07591 111251, you can also email to reserve one cfuawaytravel@yahoo.com Away Travel is one project I have really enjoyed doing throughout the season. Working alongside Gina and Greys Coaches it has been a sharp learning curve. The Carlisle Away Travel group were really helpful at the beginning of the season offering advice on their scheme. Their assistance highlighted how different supporter groups can work together and help each other. As we prepare for the final away trip of the season where better to finish than by going to the Stadium of Light at Sunderland. I am pleased to report we have been able to run the scheme at almost breakeven. It is even more remarkable considering the number of supporters who had to cancel coming on trips due to Covid. We have been able to run the service to all the league matches, although some of the mid-week matches involved long distances, small numbers and large losses. The highlightof the season must be the trip to Newcastle in the FA Cup. In over fifty years of supporting Cambridge United I can not remember a better away day. Thank you to our sponsors East Sussex U’s, Worcester U’s and CUFCLottery. I would like to thank all our regular travellers and everyone who has used the service during the season. You can contact me via dave.matthew-jones@cambridge-united.co.uk or follow what is happening via the www.facebook.com/CambridgeUnitedFootballClub facebook site www.cambridgefansunited.org website or via twitter SLO@CambridgeUTD Be Loud, Be Proud and Be United. Please get behind the team on the pitch. Your positive support is appreciated by all the players and also the management team.  On the 19th April, Cambridge United played Charlton at the Abbey Stadium in the EFL League 1 Cambridge United supporters can you see yourself in the photos included the slideshow below Simon King took the photographs BOOK YOUR SEAT ON THE AWAY TRAVEL COACH TO SUNDERLAND If you are going to the match on Saturday against Sunderland please see the information below. We hope it will help you on your journey to the match Address: Stadium of Light, Sunderland, SR5 1SU Website safc.com FAN ZONE www.safc.com/matchday/fan-zone If you have an urgent query is urgent would like to speak to someone, please contact us on 0371 911 1973 or online via safc.com/club/contact-us Sunderland matchday guide can be found here safc.com/matchday/matchday-guide Black Cats Bar Lift Supporters that need lift access to get to the away end can use the Black Cats Bar lift. Please approach a steward on arrival to get lift access. Cashless Stadium The Stadium of Light is cashless now, so supporters will have to use card payment for food & drink. How to get to the Stadium of Light The Stadium of Light stands on the north bank of the River Wear. Sunderland’s city centre, located on the south bank, is just a 15-minute walk away, as is Sunderland’s main railway station. One can also arrive at the stadium by metro. Both the metro stations St. Peter’s and Stadium of Light are within short walking distance of the ground. After the match northbound (Newcastle) going supporters are required to board at Stadium of Light station, whereas southbound supporters need to board at St. Peters. Furthermore, buses 2, 3, 4, 12, 13, 15 and 16 all stop within walking distance of the stadium. Address: Stadium of Light, Sunderland, SR5 1SU ROAD: The stadium is easily accessible from both the A19 and A1 via Wessington Way (A1231). TRAIN: Sunderland is the nearest main line station, located 10-15 minutes’ walk away in the city centre (walking directions here). For journey planning and other rail information, visit National Rail. METRO: The Tyne and Wear Metro serves the Stadium via both Stadium of Light and St Peter’s stations. After matches, fans travelling towards South Hylton must board at St Peter’s, while those heading northbound towards Newcastle must use Stadium of Light station. Visit Nexus for more information on Metro, including journey planning. ‘Take the Kids for Free’ offer – which is permanent, all day every day, all year round. PARKING WARNING: Parking at the stadium is limited and parking passes are sold out. On matchdays, stadium car parks are closed from five minutes before full time until 30 minutes after the final whistle. Police and local authority parking restrictions, including permit schemes, are in place on more than 60 streets surrounding the stadium and are heavily enforced. PARK AND RIDE: Fans should use the Park and Ride facility on Wessington Way (A1231). This is easily accessible from the A19 and is clearly signposted. Buses will pick up from the permanent bus stops on Sunderland Enterprise Park while pick-up points from the stadium are to the north on Kier Hardie Way. Buses run every five minutes before the game from 90 minutes prior to kick-off and regularly after the game until all fans have been transported back to their cars. PARK AND WALK: Car parking is available from two sites at the University of Sunderland – the A183 (Chester Road) and St Peter’s. Both are clearly signposted. Follow signs for matchday parking. Local Transport for Tyne and Wear www.nexus.org.uk/ Sunderland AFC prides itself on being inclusive and working with all supporters.See for more information safc.com/matchday/accessibility If you prefer to travel independently the following sites may help you to organise your trip -: Train -: TRAIN INFORMATION Rail works-: NETWORK RAIL Coach -: NATIONAL EXPRESS Weather -: BBC WEATHER NEWS Travel News -: AA TRAVEL NEWS ROAD INFORMATION -: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS The information provided is done so in good faith and sourced from various websites.   🆚 Charlton 7.45 pm 🏆 @SkyBetLeagueOne 🏟 The Abbey Stadium 🎟 http://cufctickets.com We are regularly asked for teamsheets on matchdays by supporters of both sides. We have produced Programme on a Page this season. It is a combination of a team sheet and programme on one sheet of paper. It can be downloaded on matchdays or have on your mobile device to read. We hope you enjoy it and find the information useful. The latest copy is now available to download below or at the Programme Exchange outlet (outside the club shop) before the match please take a copy. You can also read it by expanding the document below Copes are free while stocks are available to collect. Programmes can now be purchased in advance of the matches and collected on the day from the Programme Exchange Outlet outside the shop. Orders for the Charlton service will be taken until 11.30am on the 19th April. Find out more by following the link below 👇👇👇 Order a copy here Any Cambridge United Football Club & Charlton supporters suffering from visual impairment can listen to audio descriptive commentary at the Abbey Stadium on match day. This is free service. Find out more by following the link below 👇👇👇 https://www.cambridgefansunited.org/audio-descriptive-commentary.html If you would like to attend a match at the Abbey Stadium but have sensory concerns, we can help! We have a supply of noise-reducing ear defenders and ear plugs which we are able to loan to supporters. Read more via the link below 👇👇👇 https://www.cambridgefansunited.org/sound-sensory-equipment.html The Picture Path app is designed to reduce anxiety for SEN Children and adults when they visit the Abbey Stadium Cambridge United Football Club. See the user guide by following the link below to assist you when downloading and using the app 👇👇👇 https://www.cambridgefansunited.org/how-to-use-picture-path.html For more information about match day see MATCHDAY INFO here The following matches are currently on line for the away travel coach journeys. Pay for a seat on line or from the Programme Exchange on matchdays 23rd April - Sunderland You can ring Away Travel on 07591 111251 or Email cfuawaytravel@yahoo.com AWAY TRAVEL COACH SOLD OUT BOOK NOW FOR SUNDERLAND
If you are going to the match on Saturday against Wigan please see the information below. We hope it will help you on your journey to the match Contact - 01942 774000 Website - https://wiganathletic.com It is being reported that traffic will be busy, the latest traffic updates can be found via https://nationalhighways.co.uk & also https://trafficengland.com Finding the DW Stadium (WN5 0UZ)… BY CAR From the North
The DW Stadium has 2,000 car parking spaces located around the stadium. Supporters can pay on the gate on Car Park 1 (on Stadium Way), while pay and display is in operation on Car Park 5 (this is property of the DW Sports Fitness Club). Please note that Car Park 1 is now operates as Card only Car Park 3 and 4 will be open to parking season ticket holders only. Seasonal car park passes for all car parks are available from the DW Stadium ticket office on a first come first served basis and cost £45 for all Wigan Warriors league, Cup and play-off fixtures. Please refrain from using the Robin Retail Park car parks as these are not official matchday car parks. Supporters who use this car park are at risk of being clamped and fined. Parking Charges Cars & motorcycles £5 Minibuses £10 Coaches £20 BY AIRWigan is served by two main international airports: Manchester and Liverpool John Lennon. Manchester Airport is a major international hub, serving most destinations across the world. It is 30 miles (approximately 35 minutes) east of Wigan and is easily accessible via the M6 and M56. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is the north west base for many low-cost carriers including Ryan Air and EasyJet. It is located 32 miles (approximately 40 minutes) west of Wigan, along the M58 and M57. BY TRAINFor the uninitiated, the two main train stations in Wigan are located on opposite sides of the same road in the town centre. Wigan Wallgate station connects passengers from Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester, Southport, Bolton, Blackburn and Stalybridge amongst other stations. To plan your journey and buy your train tickets online at the Northern website or download the mobile app Wigan North Western train station connects passengers from Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, London, Glasgow and Edinburgh. For more information on these services visit the National Rail Enquiries website. The DW Stadium is a casual 20 minute walk from either station, covering just over one mile along a well-lit main road and canal towpath. From Wigan Wallgate train st BY AIRWigan is served by two main international airports: Manchester and Liverpool John Lennon. Manchester Airport is a major international hub, serving most destinations across the world. It is 30 miles (approximately 35 minutes) east of Wigan and is easily accessible via the M6 and M56. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is the north west base for many low-cost carriers including Ryan Air and EasyJet. It is located 32 miles (approximately 40 minutes) west of Wigan, along the M58 and M57. BY TRAINFor the uninitiated, the two main train stations in Wigan are located on opposite sides of the same road in the town centre. Wigan Wallgate station connects passengers from Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester, Southport, Bolton, Blackburn and Stalybridge amongst other stations. To plan your journey and buy your train tickets online at the Northern website or download the mobile app Wigan North Western train station connects passengers from Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, London, Glasgow and Edinburgh. For more information on these services visit the National Rail Enquiries website. The DW Stadium is a casual 20 minute walk from either station, covering just over one mile along a well-lit main road and canal towpath. From Wigan Wallgate train st BY AIRWigan is served by two main international airports: Manchester and Liverpool John Lennon. Manchester Airport is a major international hub, serving most destinations across the world. It is 30 miles (approximately 35 minutes) east of Wigan and is easily accessible via the M6 and M56. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is the north west base for many low-cost carriers including Ryan Air and EasyJet. It is located 32 miles (approximately 40 minutes) west of Wigan, along the M58 and M57. BY TRAINFor the uninitiated, the two main train stations in Wigan are located on opposite sides of the same road in the town centre. Wigan Wallgate station connects passengers from Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester, Southport, Bolton, Blackburn and Stalybridge amongst other stations. To plan your journey and buy your train tickets online at the Northern website or download the mobile app Wigan North Western train station connects passengers from Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, London, Glasgow and Edinburgh. For more information on these services visit the National Rail Enquiries website. The DW Stadium is a casual 20 minute walk from either station, covering just over one mile along a well-lit main road and canal towpath.
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Local Bus Times Wigan Bus Station is located in the heart of Wigan town centre, around the corner from both Wigan train stations along King Street West and then right onto Dorning Street. For Stagecoach bus timetables in Wigan CLICK HERE For Arriva bus timetables in Wigan CLICK HERE Local Train Times For Avanti West Coast services from Wigan North Western CLICK HERE For Northern Rail services from Wigan North Western CLICK HERE For Northern Rail services from Wigan Wallgate CLICK HERE If you prefer to travel independently the following sites may help you to organise your trip -: Train -: TRAIN INFORMATION Rail works-: NETWORK RAIL Coach -: NATIONAL EXPRESS Weather -: BBC WEATHER NEWS Travel News -: AA TRAVEL NEWS ROAD INFORMATION -: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS The information provided is done so in good faith and sourced from various websites.   This afternoon we welcome the supporters, officials and playing staff of Morecambe to the Abbey Stadium. We also welcome our guests who are attending via the Cambridge United Community Trust. The trust has been doing some fantastic work locally especially over the past two years since Covid was first identified. Football clubs and Trusts are in a unique position to encourage and make changes in areas that affect everyday lives. They can also through education influence the behaviours that make society better.
Events have gone full circle during the past years. Many clubs were created via Working Men’s Clubs, church organisations or prominent industries. As clubs developed through the 19th century, they provided a local identity during a period of expansion which resulted from people migration and industrial revolution. Clubs were seen as a distraction from the toil and under-developed living and working conditions which many people had to tolerate. In some cases, it was to provide recreation as an alternative to the drinking culture of the time. The 3pm Saturday Kick Off was set as many factories closed at mid-day and this allowed workers the opportunity to take travel and take part in matches In 1986 a pilot scheme, ‘Football in the Community’ (FitC) was created to counter the social tension and issues of the time. It was given the following aims. · provide employment and training for unemployed people · promote close links between professional football clubs and the community · involve minority ethnic groups in social and recreational activities · attempt to prevent acts of hooliganism and vandalism · maximise the use of the facilities of the football clubs However, many clubs would see it as a way of identifying future players via the summer schools and other activities. During the late 1990’s Research was conducted on behalf of the Football Foundation leading to a number of recommendations including the development of independent community organisations and also a more holistic approach to community development and engagement. This had two consequences. The first was pointed out in a report commissioned by Supporters Direct and highlighted the need for separation between ‘the football club’ and its ‘community department’. It also highlighted a second. At the time the community department, focused more on income generation in order to survive than the needs of its community. Changes would take place to ensure that the football club would operate as a business, while the community department would be a corporate social responsibility arm. I remember going to Supporter Direct meetings in the 2000’s and hearing about schemes being run by other clubs like Notts County. The one that impressed me most at the time was Club is the Hub being run by Chesterfield. It was based on Crime Reduction, Sport, Neighbourhood Pride, Education, Business and Health. Its success would be based against local figures and social accounting. Through Supporters Direct, Supporter Trusts were able to ensure real changes were made. The Cambridge United Community Trust has grown and developed like many others have done from the early days of the Football in the Community scheme. Now, AFC Wimbledon supporters through the Dons Local Action Group, https://donslocalaction.org/ are taking community to the next level. Supporters Direct merged with the FSF in 2018 to become the FSA. However, the FSA are still ensuring the importance of one community in the Fans Led Review. When we spoke about the importance of community and being a community-based club less than 15 years ago it was a concept that many couldn’t see the point of. Nowadays, it is embraced and it’s importance welcomed The last two away matches of the season Wigan and Sunderland are now on line. Go to the Away Travel Shop tab on www.cambridgefansunited.org or ring 07591 111251 email cfuawaytravel@yahoo.com Finally, I am saddened to finish by having to report the recent death of Mark Stuart-Wood. Mark was one of CFU’s main contributors during the mid-late 2000’s and someone I could always bounce ideas off. Our thoughts are with his family at this time. I for one will miss his contributions and suggestions. Rest in Peace You can contact me via dave.matthew-jones@cambridge-united.co.uk or follow what is happening via the www.facebook.com/CambridgeUnitedFootballClub facebook site www.cambridgefansunited.org website or via twitter SLO@CambridgeUTD Be Loud, Be Proud and Be United. Please get behind the team on the pitch. Your positive support is appreciated by all the players and also the management team.
 🆚 Morecambe 3pm 🏆 @SkyBetLeagueOne 🏟 The Abbey Stadium 🎟 http://cufctickets.com We are regularly asked for teamsheets on matchdays by supporters of both sides. We have produced Programme on a Page this season. It is a combination of a team sheet and programme on one sheet of paper. It can be downloaded on matchdays or have on your mobile device to read. We hope you enjoy it and find the information useful. The latest copy is now available to download below or at the Programme Exchange outlet (outside the club shop) before the match please take a copy. You can also read it by expanding the document below Copes are free while stocks are available to collect. Programmes can now be purchased in advance of the matches and collected on the day from the Programme Exchange Outlet outside the shop. Orders for the Morecambe service will be taken until 10am on the 9th April. Find out more by following the link below 👇👇👇 Order a copy here Any Cambridge United Football Club & Morecambe supporters suffering from visual impairment can listen to audio descriptive commentary at the Abbey Stadium on match day. This is free service. Find out more by following the link below 👇👇👇 https://www.cambridgefansunited.org/audio-descriptive-commentary.html If you would like to attend a match at the Abbey Stadium but have sensory concerns, we can help! We have a supply of noise-reducing ear defenders and ear plugs which we are able to loan to supporters. Read more via the link below 👇👇👇 https://www.cambridgefansunited.org/sound-sensory-equipment.html The Picture Path app is designed to reduce anxiety for SEN Children and adults when they visit the Abbey Stadium Cambridge United Football Club. See the user guide via the link below to assist you when downloading and using the app 👇👇👇 https://www.cambridgefansunited.org/how-to-use-picture-path.html For more information about match day see MATCHDAY INFO here The following matches are currently on line for the away travel coach journeys. Pay for a seat on line or from the Programme Exchange on matchdays 15th April - Wigan Athletic 23rd April - Sunderland You can ring Away Travel on 07591 111251 or Email cfuawaytravel@yahoo.com  Fixture: Cambridge United vs Morecambe FC Date: Saturday 9 April Journey length: 5.5 KM (30 min) Start: Cambridge Market Square, Cambridge Train Station Fancy reducing your impact on the planet and communities who live near Abbey Stadium. Or maybe you want to do a bit of exercise before going to the game? Or simply you just want to meet some fellow fans, chat about the footy as you cycle through the city? We provide the bike, you just need to turn up! We are running a led ride to the footy, you are welcome to join professional ride leaders on a journey through Cambridge on an specially designed quiet route. Taking safer streets and cycle paths, we have two stops for people to join, at Market Square and Cambridge Train Station, we will arrive at Abbey Stadium ready for the match. At the end of the game we will lead you back to the station. We welcome both sets of supporters on our rides. We will meet at 13.30 at Market Square, leaving at 13.45, planning to meet our next group at Cambridge Station at 14.00, finally arriving at Abbey Stadium around 14.15. Full terms and conditions will be sent round to participants once they have signed up. You are welcome to bring your cycle with you, or we can provide a bike for you to use during the ride for free. All are welcome, however any under 18's will need to be accompanied by an adult and complete a short cycle skills test prior to the event. Pedal to the Pitch is an organisation that encourage fans to walk, wheel and cycle to football matches. We want to reduce football fans impact on local communities around stadia, improve air quality at football games and minimise footballs impact on the planet. We run led rides and walks, campaign for sustainable practice and bring together fans with similar ideas. Book your here Pedal to the Pitch - Cambridge United vs Morecambe FC Tickets, Sat 9 Apr 2022 at 13:30 | Eventbrite FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CYCLING TO THE ABBEY STADIUM HERE   🆚 Wycombe Wanderers 7.45pm 🏆 @SkyBetLeagueOne 🏟 The Abbey Stadium 🎟 http://cufctickets.com We are regularly asked for teamsheets on matchdays by supporters of both sides. We have produced Programme on a Page this season. It is a combination of a team sheet and programme on one sheet of paper. It can be downloaded on matchdays or have on your mobile device to read. We hope you enjoy it and find the information useful. The latest copy is now available to download below or at the Programme Exchange outlet (outside the club shop) before the match please take a copy. It can also be downloaded or read it by expanding the document below Copes are free while stocks are available to download or collect. Programmes can now be purchased in advance of the matches and collected on the day from the Programme Exchange Outlet outside the shop. Orders for the Wycombe Wanderers service will be taken until 11am on the 4th April. Find out more by following the link below 👇👇👇 Order a copy here Any Cambridge United Football Club & Wycombe Wanderers supporters suffering from visual impairment can listen to audio descriptive commentary at the Abbey Stadium on match day. This is free service Find out more by following the link below 👇👇👇 https://www.cambridgefansunited.org/audio-descriptive-commentary.html If you would like to attend a match at the Abbey Stadium but have sensory concerns, we can help! We have a supply of noise-reducing ear defenders and ear plugs which we are able to loan to supporters. Read more via the link below 👇👇👇 https://www.cambridgefansunited.org/sound-sensory-equipment.html The Picture Path app is designed to reduce anxiety for SEN Children and adults when they visit the Abbey Stadium Cambridge United Football Club. See the user guide via the link below to assist you when downloading and using the app 👇👇👇 https://www.cambridgefansunited.org/how-to-use-picture-path.html For more information about match day see MATCHDAY INFO here The following matches are currently on line for the away travel coach journeys. Pay for a seat on line or from the Programme Exchange on matchdays 15th April - Wigan Athletic 23rd April - Sunderland You can ring Away Travel on 07591 111251 or Email cfuawaytravel@yahoo.com AWAY TRAVEL COACH SOLD OUT BOOK NOW FOR WIGAN, SUNDERLAND If you are going to the match on Saturday against Ipswich please see the information below. We hope it will help you on your journey to Portman Road Full Address Ipswich Town Football Club Portman Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2DA United Kingdom Club Telephone Number: 01473 400 500 Ticket Office Number: 03330 05 05 03 Website - https://www.itfc.co.uk Please see below document for information provided by Ipswich Town to help supporters with their match day experience. We hope you will find it useful on Saturday If you prefer to travel independently the following sites may help you to organise your trip -: Train -: TRAIN INFORMATION Rail works-: NETWORK RAIL Coach -: NATIONAL EXPRESS Weather -: BBC WEATHER NEWS Travel News -: AA TRAVEL NEWS ROAD INFORMATION -: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS BOOK YOUR AWAY TRAVEL COACH SEAT HEREYour visit to the Cherry Red Records Stadium Location Plough Lane, Wimbledon Public transit Haydons Road, Earlsfield, Wimbledon Wimbledon, Wimbledon Park, Tooting Broadway Opposition supporters will be accomodated in the Cherry Red Records Stand, which is the North Stand at Plough Lane and can be accessed via Gate 7 from St Martin's Way or Maskell Road.  If you are going to the match on Saturday please see the information below.
We hope it will help you on your journey. Online booking for this event will end on 24 Mar 2022 at 21:00. 26 March 2022 15:00 kickoff AFC Wimbledon Cherry Red Records Stadium Plough Lane London, SW17 0NR Website www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/ Our normal business hours are 09.30-17.00 Monday to Friday. Email: info@afcwimbledon.ltd.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8547 3528 Are you aware of any traffic issues en route to the Stadium? Currently there no traffic issues we are aware of for Saturday. Is there Blue Badge parking available for away fans? If so, please provide details (how to pre book, how much etc) Yes, we have 6 spaces available they need to be booked by emailing amanda.bynon@afcwimbledon.ltd.uk there is no charge. Do you have a Changing Places or baby changing facility? There is a changing places toilet, this is in our main stand but if it is needed please make a steward aware and they will take the person to it. Are you a cashless stadium? Yes it is Where is the nearest cash machine to the Stadium? Earlsfield or Wimbledon Please give details of pre-match venue for away fans (Will our supporters be able to use your club house or do they need to make other arrangements)? The away pub is called The Halfway House outside Earlsfield main line railway station. This is around a steady 15-20 minute walk to the stadium. There are bars, and food behind the away stand which will be open. What is the approximate distance from the train station to the Stadium? The nearest station to the away end of the ground is Earslfield Station, this is about a 10 minute walk. Is there a Match day helpline number for emergencies? 07916 250 428. The phone is manned in the control room on match days. Is the seating in the stadium allocated or can supporters sit where they like? Seating is allocated. No musical instruments, including drums. If you prefer to travel independently the following sites may help you to organise your trip -: Train -: TRAIN INFORMATION Rail works-: NETWORK RAIL Coach -: NATIONAL EXPRESS Weather -: BBC WEATHER NEWS Travel News -: AA TRAVEL NEWS ROAD INFORMATION -: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS The information provided is done so in good faith and sourced from various websites.  This afternoon we welcome the supporters, officials and playing staff of MK Dons to the Abbey Stadium. Last weeks news about the Abbey Stadium freehold returning to the club was wonderful to read and hear. The hurt and pain of the original sale was immense and at the time it changed people lives forever. The guilt of allowing it to happen has always been there too. Hopefully, going forwards it will allow the club to feel whole again. We are all now able to focus on both the present and future without carrying past baggage any longer on our shoulders. We will always be indebted to those who have enabled it to happen and to Grosvenor Property UK for being such supported landlords over the years
The Fan Engagement Results were published on the 24th February. Last year we came third, this year we improved to finish second. Exeter once again finished top. If we or any club wish to top them it would require major changes. Therefore, I am really pleased with these results. Commenting on the best performing club Exeter City, Kevin Rye said, “Exeter City just keeps getting it right. It’s not just embedded in ownership, but in culture and attitude. That applies to most of the best performing clubs. But we mustn’t be complacent: if you don’t look after the culture, it dies, and a structure isn’t enough on its own.” This result along with the first Family Excellence report have been positive following covid, however, it is only a start and a lot of improvements can still be made. Fan Engagement has many different threads to it and we need to be constantly looking at improvements in each area, however small. Everything is possible. We are also receiving a lot of positive feedback from away supporters and clubs for our pre-match interaction with them. We are contacting clubs and their supporter groups wherever possible before and after every matches. We want to be known as a friendly and welcoming club. We want away supporters to come to the Abbey Stadium. The Fan Engagement Index for the 2020/2021 season was released by Think Fan Engagement, and it shows that the entire Premier League is struggling to break into the top-twenty, with only Everton present for the season. None of the six involved in the ill-fated European Super League project fared well during the Covid lockout. season that saw football experience what life would really be like without fans. Some clubs appear to be getting their houses in order in advance of what could be an independent regulator for English football following Tracy Crouch’s Fan Led Review: Liverpool and their biggest supporters’ group, Spirit of Shankly, are about to conclude a comprehensive agreement to lock-in structured Fan Engagement, with Manchester United reconfiguring theirs. In the 1990’s Cambridge United were one of the most proactive clubs with the introduction of the Cambridge United Supporters Association. Since 2000 the Supporters Trust CFU havw been in place. Fan Engagement has further strengthened with the recent introduction the Supporters Panel CUSP and Amber Belles. The communications and engagement supporters’ groups has over the years been positive. Everyone benefits from this dialogue. It really does need to be constructive and positive. The first Fan Engagement Index was published for 2018/2019 season, and scores clubs in the top four divisions of English Football using publicly available data on their Dialogue, Governance and Transparency in Fan Engagement. Clubs were also asked for their comment on the data collected and provide feedback. The full table for 2020/2021, including biggest risers and fallers, can be accessed at https://fanengagement.net and the full report can be accessed via https://fanengagement.net/fan-engagement-hub There’s also a special edition of the popular Fan Engagement Pod, available on Apple, Spotify, Acast, Amazon and all major platforms: https://fanengagement.net/fan-engagement-pod You can contact me via dave.matthew-jones@cambridge-united.co.uk or follow what is happening via the www.facebook.com/CambridgeUnitedFootballClub facebook site www.cambridgefansunited.org website or via twitter SLO@CambridgeUTD Be Loud, Be Proud and Be United. Please get behind the team on the pitch. This afternoon we welcome the supporters, officials and playing staff of MK Dons to the Abbey Stadium. Last weeks news about the Abbey Stadium freehold returning to the club was wonderful to read and hear. The hurt and pain of the original sale was immense and at the time it changed people lives forever. The guilt of allowing it to happen has always been there too. Hopefully, going forwards it will allow the club to feel whole again. We are all now able to focus on both the present and future without carrying past baggage any longer on our shoulders. We will always be indebted to those who have enabled it to happen and to Grosvenor Property UK for being such supported landlords over the years
The Fan Engagement Results were published on the 24th February. Last year we came third, this year we improved to finish second. Exeter once again finished top. If we or any club wish to top them it would require major changes. Therefore, I am really pleased with these results. Commenting on the best performing club Exeter City, Kevin Rye said, “Exeter City just keeps getting it right. It’s not just embedded in ownership, but in culture and attitude. That applies to most of the best performing clubs. But we mustn’t be complacent: if you don’t look after the culture, it dies, and a structure isn’t enough on its own.” This result along with the first Family Excellence report have been positive following covid, however, it is only a start and a lot of improvements can still be made. Fan Engagement has many different threads to it and we need to be constantly looking at improvements in each area, however small. Everything is possible. We are also receiving a lot of positive feedback from away supporters and clubs for our pre-match interaction with them. We are contacting clubs and their supporter groups wherever possible before and after every matches. We want to be known as a friendly and welcoming club. We want away supporters to come to the Abbey Stadium. The Fan Engagement Index for the 2020/2021 season was released by Think Fan Engagement, and it shows that the entire Premier League is struggling to break into the top-twenty, with only Everton present for the season. None of the six involved in the ill-fated European Super League project fared well during the Covid lockout. season that saw football experience what life would really be like without fans. Some clubs appear to be getting their houses in order in advance of what could be an independent regulator for English football following Tracy Crouch’s Fan Led Review: Liverpool and their biggest supporters’ group, Spirit of Shankly, are about to conclude a comprehensive agreement to lock-in structured Fan Engagement, with Manchester United reconfiguring theirs. In the 1990’s Cambridge United were one of the most proactive clubs with the introduction of the Cambridge United Supporters Association. Since 2000 the Supporters Trust CFU havw been in place. Fan Engagement has further strengthened with the recent introduction the Supporters Panel CUSP and Amber Belles. The communications and engagement supporters’ groups has over the years been positive. Everyone benefits from this dialogue. It really does need to be constructive and positive. The first Fan Engagement Index was published for 2018/2019 season, and scores clubs in the top four divisions of English Football using publicly available data on their Dialogue, Governance and Transparency in Fan Engagement. Clubs were also asked for their comment on the data collected and provide feedback. The full table for 2020/2021, including biggest risers and fallers, can be accessed at https://fanengagement.net and the full report can be accessed via https://fanengagement.net/fan-engagement-hub There’s also a special edition of the popular Fan Engagement Pod, available on Apple, Spotify, Acast, Amazon and all major platforms: https://fanengagement.net/fan-engagement-pod You can contact me via dave.matthew-jones@cambridge-united.co.uk or follow what is happening via the www.facebook.com/CambridgeUnitedFootballClub facebook site www.cambridgefansunited.org website or via twitter SLO@CambridgeUTD Be Loud, Be Proud and Be United. Please get behind the team on the pitch. Your positive support is appreciated by all the players and also the management team.  Would you like your grassroots team to help form the Guard of Honour on matchday? If you do email Ashley.Taylor@cambridge-united.co.uk to register your interest for a Matchday Experience Package. The CUFCLottery paid to have the flags made. Join the CUFCLottery today here The more members the CUFCLottery have the more projects the Lottery can undertake #CamUTD 
Representatives from the EFL’s three divisions met online with the competition’s senior officials at the end of February to discuss ongoing issues across the leagues. The meeting took place under the auspices of the Football Supporters’ Association as part of the EFL’s commitment to fan engagement, which includes bi-annual group meetings. This meeting was attended by fans from different supporter groups in the Championship, League One, and fan representatives from League Two clubs. They were drawn from the FSA’s network of democratically affiliated and associated fan groups, fanzines and activists.  On the 19th March, Cambridge United played MK Dons at the Abbey Stadium in the EFL League 1 Cambridge United supporters can you see yourself in the photos included the slideshow below Simon King took the photographs  CUSP CUFC Meeting Notes from the CUSP CUFC Meeting held at 7.30pm on 8 March 2022 Present CUFC: Ian Mather, Dave Matthew-Jones CUSP: Ben Payne (Chair), David Burkett (Vice-Chair), Philip Saich (Secretary), Nigel Browne, Chris Neild, Danielle Foster Apologies Apologies for absence were received from Ben Phillips, Shaun Grady and Godric Smith. Please see notes below  🆚 MK DONS ⏱ Saturday 3:00pm 🏆 @SkyBetLeagueOne 🏟 The Abbey Stadium 🎟 http://cufctickets.com We are regularly asked for teamsheets on matchdays by supporters of both sides. We have produced Programme on a Page this season. It is a combination of a team sheet and programme on one sheet of paper. It can be downloaded on matchdays or have on your mobile device to read. We hope you enjoy it and find the information useful. The latest copy is now available to download below or at the Programme Exchange outlet (outside the club shop) before the match please take a copy. It can also be downloaded or read it by expanding the document below Copes are free while stocks are available to download or collect. Programmes can now be purchased in advance of the matches and collected on the day from the Programme Exchange Outlet outside the shop. Orders for the MK DONS service will be taken until 8am on the 19th March. Find out more by following the link below 👇👇👇 MK Dons Click & Collect Programme Any Cambridge United Football Club & MK DONS supporters suffering from visual impairment can listen to audio descriptive commentary at the Abbey Stadium on matchday. This is free service Find out more by following the link below 👇👇👇 https://www.cambridgefansunited.org/audio-descriptive-commentary.html If you would like to attend a match at the Abbey Stadium but have sensory concerns, we can help! We have a supply of noise-reducing ear defenders and ear plugs which we are able to loan to supporters. Read more via the link below 👇👇👇 https://www.cambridgefansunited.org/sound-sensory-equipment.html We have been working with Picture Path to create an app that is designed to reduce anxiety for SEN Children and adults when they visit the Abbey Stadium Cambridge United Football Club. See the user guide via the link below to assist you when downloading and using the app 👇👇👇 https://www.cambridgefansunited.org/how-to-use-picture-path.html For more information about match day see MATCHDAY INFO here The following matches are currently on line for the away travel coach journeys. Pay for a seat on line or from the Programme Exchange on matchdays 26th March - AFC Wimbledon 2nd April - Ipswich Town 15th April - Wigan Athletic You can ring Away Travel on 07591 111251 or Email cfuawaytravel@yahoo.com  EFL Supporters Survey 2022
Cambridge United would like fans to take part in the 2022 EFL Supporters Survey... We would love to hear more about fans' experiences of EFL football, and the things that matter most to you about our Club and the game in general. It what will be the most wide-reaching survey of its kind the EFL has carried since 2019, your thoughts will greatly assist both the EFL and Cambridge United and we would appreciate it if you could spare a short time to complete the survey. To thank you for your time you'll have the chance to enter a prize draw to win one of the following prizes: • A pair of tickets to the Championship Play Off Final 2022 • A pair of tickets to the League One Play Off Final 2022 • A pair of tickets to the League Two Play Off Final 2022 • A pair of tickets to the Papa John’s Trophy Final 2022 To enter, all you'll have to do is provide your name and email address at the end of the survey. Please click here to read the prize draw terms and conditions. Thank you again, we hope you enjoy the remainder of the 2021/22 season. To complete the survey, click here.
When the players of Cambridge United and Shrewsbury entered the pitch last Saturday, they were welcomed by a guard of honour waving flags. Creating an abundance of colour, the flag wavers provided a sense of drama as the twenty-two players entered from the tunnel. Funded by the CUFCLottery join here www.cufclottery.co.uk to improve the pre-match atmosphere and match day experience of ball boys/girls and community groups when attending the match. There have been ten flags made Thank you to Les Weston for putting them all together
This afternoon we welcome the supporters, officials and playing staff of Shrewsbury Town to the Abbey Stadium. I have always been intrigued by and enjoyed the story of how, for many years, Fred Davies would launch his coracle into the River Severn to retrieve footballs kicked over the stands at Town’s old stadium Gay Meadow. These are the stories that make football clubs so special and unique to their supporters. Every club has them. Cambridge United supporters can read more about their own story by reading and following 100yearsofcoconuts www.100yearsofcoconuts.co.uk. Next week we will be celebrating International Women’s Day on the 8th March, this afternoon, we celebrate those involved in our history, the current day and hopefully the future We should start off by remembering Lily Harrison, Carol Looker and many others who helped the club reach the position they have. Lilly raised thousands of pounds during the days of both Abbey & Cambridge United. Carol would organise the coach travel and raffles to help the club she loved. These women have been the backbone of our club. Without their work, drive and dedication we would never have got to the level we have done. Both Lily and Carol are included in the clubs Hall of Fame. Last Sunday, I watched the Cambridge United Women’s team beat Norwich at the Abbey Stadium. To ensure the team continues a lot of work goes on behind the scenes by a group of volunteers, but there is one person I would like to highlight out of many is Liz Pamplin. Liz has been involved with Cambridge United Women’s Football Club since moving to Cambridge 22 years ago. Having finally hung up her boots after 500 games Liz is now part of the backroom staff assisting with many training and match day roles aka ‘balls, bibs and cones!!’ Over those years she has been club secretary, treasurer, welfare officer, kit manager sometime physio and more recently COVID officer. Men’s match days see her selling programmes or on working on the turnstiles – Liz says that when you love the game and the club means so much, it’s the least you can do, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. With the help of organisations like #hergametoo and the FSA (Football Supporters Association) I hope more and more women will come to watch or take part in the sport whatever their age. It is their right to enjoy the match day experience as much as any male. They should never suffer sexism or sexual abuse. It is wrong that they do and it should stop. Any form of discrimination at Cambridge United will be dealt with strongly and won’t be tolerated. Report it if it happens We also welcome today the players, families and coaches from the local girl’s colt sides. I hope when they are older and look back as adults, they won’t still be talking about the issues we do today. They are our future supporters and players. I hope they will leave every match with a positive experiences, happy memories and come back time and time again to the Abbey Level Playing Fields are also running the groups official Weeks of Action 2022 from Saturday 26 February to Sunday 13 March, they work with sports clubs, disabled supporters’ associations, governing bodies and other organisations. These weeks provide an annual period of inspiration and celebration of good access and inclusion at sports venues. During the past twelve months, Cambridge United have added Picturepath to our inclusion tools, as well as adding additional accessible bays in the South Stand, d’ring handles in the Main Stand, wet weather equipment and extra signage around the ground. The Community Trust organise a range of Inclusion Sessions see their website for more information https://www.cuctrust.co.uk/ please contact them You can contact me via dave.matthew-jones@cambridge-united.co.uk or follow what is happening via the www.facebook.com/CambridgeUnitedFootballClub facebook site www.cambridgefansunited.org website or via twitter SLO@CambridgeUTD Be Loud, Be Proud and Be United. Please get behind the team on the pitch. Your positive support is appreciated by all the players and also the management team. 
If you are going to the match on Saturday please see the information below. We hope it will help you on your journey. Sheffield Wednesday Football Club Hillsborough Stadium Sheffield S6 1SW www.swfc.co.uk/ Coordinates53°24′41″N 1°30′2″W HILLSBOROUGH A to Z click here www.swfc.co.uk/fans/a-z-of-hillsborough/ The stadium is located in the north west of the city roughly three miles from the city centre. The area is mainly residential with a number of shops and a shopping centre located at nearby Hillsborough Corner. Views of the area can be enjoyed from hills located to the west. The stadium is sandwiched between Hillsborough Park to the south and terrace housing to the north. The River Don also runs alongside the stadium to the south. The Spion Kop backs straight onto Penistone Road, a major dual carriageway leading to the city centre, while there is some space between the West Stand and Leppings Lane. How to get in touch The main ways of contacting Sheffield Wednesday are as follows: Phone 03700 20 1867 Calls will be charged at the national rate for BT landlines. Calls from other operators and mobile phones will vary. Please direct all email correspondence to the relevant department as listed below: Ticketing ticketenquiries@swfc.co.uk You can also call on 03700 201867 (option 1). Please note, calls will be charged at the national rate and call costs from mobiles and other operators may vary. West Stand Situated behind the goal on the Leppings Lane side of the ground, the West Stand is where visiting supporters are situated, with a maximum allocation of 4,700. The stand has an upper and lower tier. Disability Liaison Officer dlo@swfc.co.uk https://www.swfc.co.uk/fans/disabled-supporters/  |
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