Cambridge 2026/27 League One Preview
Promoted as one of the best defensive sides League Two has seen in years – 33 conceded in 46 games – Cambridge United have adapted to the step up without much fuss. Neil Harris’ side are fifth after eight games, unbeaten in seven of them, though four draws in that run hint at the margins they are working with.
The back three of Cathal Heffernan, Kelland Watts and Callum Perry has held up, with Jake Eastwood making 20 saves behind it. Going forward, Ben Knight has three goals and has taken 17 corners, Zak Bradshaw has chipped in two from wing-back, and Sulaiman Kaikai has created 10 chances from midfield.
Third place and 82 points got Cambridge up last season and consolidation would be a perfectly respectable return this time. On this evidence they are capable of rather more – the habit of not losing is the hardest one to teach, and they already have it.

Cambridge’s set-piece specialists
- Penalties: Ben Knight
- Free-Kicks: Ben Knight, Sulaiman Borbor Kaikai
- Corners: Ben Knight, Sulaiman Borbor Kaikai
Ben Knight has taken 17 of Cambridge’s corners to Sulaiman Borbor Kaikai’s 15. Ben Knight has had three of the direct free-kicks. Cambridge are yet to be awarded a penalty, so the taker is unproven – Ben Knight, their leading scorer, is the likeliest candidate.
Cambridge FAQs
Where did Cambridge finish in the 2025/26 season?
Cambridge finished third in League Two in 2025/26, with 82 points from 46 games (22 wins, 16 draws, 8 defeats).
Who is the Cambridge manager?
Neil Harris is the manager of Cambridge.
Where do Cambridge play their home games?
Cambridge play their home games at Abbey Stadium. The club was founded in 1912.