Cambridge United have been handed a pre-season test against Championship side Norwich City on Tuesday, August 4 at the Avant Training Centre in Cambridge.
What’s happening in the fixture?
United will wrap up their pre-season schedule with a behind-closed-doors friendly against Norwich City at 4pm. The match follows a week-long training camp in London for the Canaries, who also face Fulham and CA Osasuna in their final pre-season games.
Why this matters for Cambridge United
League Two’s third-placed side from last season kick off their new campaign with a high-quality opponent in Norwich City. The Carrow Road outfit sit in the Championship and bring Premier League-level intensity to the friendly, giving United a chance to test their squad before the League Two curtain-raiser.
United’s recent form shows they’re ready for the step up. Their last result was a 0-0 draw at Crewe on May 2, and their recent five games read 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss (DDWWL). With 82 points from 46 games last season, United finished third in League Two, five points behind Bromley.
What comes next for United?
The friendly against Norwich City is United’s final pre-season tune-up before their first League Two fixture. The club’s 2025-26 campaign ended with 66 goals scored and 33 conceded, a +33 goal difference that underlined their attacking threat. United’s new season is set to kick off with a home game at the Abbey Stadium, where they’ll look to build on last year’s strong showing.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 3rd in League Two, 82 pts, 22W-16D-8L from 46 games, recent form DWLDW.
