What happened?
Cambridge United continued their preparations for life back in League One with a 0-0 draw during this evening’s pre-season friendly against Northampton Town. The U’s striker, Gassan Ahadme, could not generate enough power in his shot to trouble Zach Jeacock in the Northampton goal after Isaac Heath and Ben Knight combined to carve out the opening chance after just two minutes.
Why it matters for Cambridge United
The draw is a typical pre-season affair, but it shows the U’s are getting closer to their League One form. The team is looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2025-26 season, where they finished third in the table with 82 points from 46 games.
What comes next?
Cambridge United will look to build on this performance when they face Stevenage away on January 9th, 2027, in their next fixture.
Goals and statistics
Cambridge United has scored 66 goals this season, with a goal difference of +33. The team is currently 5 points behind leaders Bromley in the title race.
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