Cambridge United head coach Neil Harris is hoping that his players use today's 3-2 win over Wigan Athletic as a reminder of the standards that will be required to pick up points on a regular basis in League One. The newly-promoted U's were cruising when Isaac Heath put them 3-0 up early in the second half, but they let Wigan back into the contest with a couple of goals that set up a nervy finish at the Cledara Abbey Stadium.
What happened?
The U's were cruising at 3-0 up, but let Wigan back into the contest with two goals that set up a nervy finish.
Why it matters for Cambridge United
The win over Wigan Athletic is a reminder of the standards expected at League One, and Neil Harris is demanding a 90-minute effort from his team.
What comes next?
Cambridge United's next fixture is against Barnsley at home on 2027-01-16. They will need to maintain their focus and intensity for the full 90 minutes if they are to pick up points on a regular basis in League One. Neil Harris has made it clear that he expects his players to be a 90-minute team, and that any lapses in concentration will be punished. He has told his players that they cannot be a 60-minute team, and that they need to be able to maintain their intensity for the full 90 minutes if they are to succeed in League One. The U's will need to take this message on board and apply it to their next fixture against Barnsley if they are to pick up points and maintain their position in the league table.
Cambridge United's head coach Neil Harris is hoping that his players will use today's 3-2 win over Wigan Athletic as a reminder of the standards that will be required to pick up points on a regular basis in League One. He has made it clear that he expects his players to be a 90-minute team, and that any lapses in concentration will be punished. The U's will need to take this message on board and apply it to their next fixture against Barnsley if they are to pick up points and maintain their position in the league table. With their next fixture just around the corner, Cambridge United will need to maintain their focus and intensity for the full 90 minutes if they are to succeed in League One.
