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.
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.
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.
