2024–25 Cambridge United F.C. season explained

Club:Cambridge United
Season:2024–25
Owner:Paul Barry (70%),
Mark Green (20%),
Adam Webb (10%)
Chairman:Shaun Grady
Manager:Garry Monk
Mgrtitle:Head Coach
Stadium:Abbey Stadium
League:League One
League Result:21st
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:First round
(eliminated by Queens Park Rangers)
Cup3:EFL Trophy
Average Attendance:6,720
Prevseason:2023–24
Nextseason:2025–26

The 2024–25 season is the 113th season in the history of Cambridge United Football Club and their fourth consecutive season in League One. In addition to the domestic league, the club would also participate in the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, and the EFL Trophy.

Transfers

In

DatePosPlayerFromFeeRef
1 July 2024 Free [1]
1 July 2024 Free [2]
1 July 2024 Free [3]
10 July 2024 Undisclosed [4]
15 July 2024 Free [5]
17 July 2024 Free [6]

Out

DatePos.PlayerToFeeRef.
27 June 2024 Undisclosed [7]
27 June 2024 Undisclosed [8]
3 July 2024 Free [9]

Loaned in

DatePos.PlayerFromDate untilRef.
2 July 2024 End of Season [10]
13 July 2024 End of Season [11]
12 August 2024 End of Season [12]
21 August 2024 End of Season [13]
22 August 2024 End of Season [14]

Loaned out

DatePosPlayerToDate untilRef

Released / Out of Contract

DatePos.PlayerSubsequent clubJoin dateRef.
30 June 2024 Harvey Beckett 1 July 2024 [15]
30 June 2024 1 July 2024 [16]
30 June 2024 2 July 2024 [17]
30 June 2024 Tom Finch 3 July 2024 [18]
30 June 2024 Greg Sandiford 3 July 2024 [19] [20]
30 June 2024 3 July 2024 [21]
30 June 2024 13 August 2024 [22]
30 June 2024 Saleem Akanbi
30 June 2024 [23]
30 June 2024 [24]
30 June 2024
30 June 2024
30 June 2024

Pre-season and friendlies

On 24 May, Cambridge confirmed their initial pre-season plans, with matches against West Bromwich Albion, Braintree Town, Ebbsfleet United along with a training camp in Portugal.[25] A week later, a fourth friendly was added to the pre-season schedule, versus Colchester United.[26]

Competitions

League One

See main article: 2024–25 EFL League One.

Matches

On 26 June, the League One fixtures were announced.[27]

FA Cup

See main article: 2024–25 FA Cup.

EFL Cup

See main article: 2024–25 EFL Cup.

On 27 June, the draw for the first round was made, with Cambridge being drawn at home against Queens Park Rangers.[28]

EFL Trophy

See main article: 2024–25 EFL Trophy.

In the group stage, Cambridge were drawn into Southern Group C alongside Bromley, Charlton Athletic and Chelsea U21.[29] [30]

Statistics

Appearances and goals


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Notes and References

  1. News: GIBBONS REJOINS ON TWO-YEAR DEAL . 25 June 2024 . Cambridge United FC . 25 June 2024.
  2. News: Shayne Lavery joins the U's . 1 July 2024 . Cambridge United FC . 1 July 2024.
  3. News: Kelland Watts joins United . 12 June 2024 . Cambridge United FC . 12 June 2024.
  4. News: Ryan Loft bolsters attack . 10 July 2024 . Cambridge United FC . 10 July 2024.
  5. News: Gary Gardner joins United . 15 July 2024 . Cambridge United FC . 15 July 2024.
  6. News: Korey Smith becomes latest signing . 17 July 2024 . Cambridge United FC . 17 July 2024.
  7. News: Jack Lankester Joins Crewe Alexandra . 27 June 2024 . Cambridge United FC . 27 June 2024.
  8. News: Lewis Simper Signs For Sutton . 27 June 2024 . Cambridge United FC . 27 June 2024.
  9. News: Adam May departs for FGR . 3 July 2024 . Cambridge United FC . 3 July 2024.
  10. News: Vicente Reyes signs on loan . 2 July 2024 . Cambridge United FC . 2 July 2024.
  11. News: Richards Signs For 2024/25 . 13 July 2024 . Cambridge United FC . 13 July 2024.
  12. News: O'Riordan lands at United . 12 August 2024 . Cambridge United FC . 12 August 2024.
  13. News: Josh Stokes signs with U's on loan . 21 August 2024 . Cambridge United FC . 21 August 2024.
  14. News: Emmanuel Longelo arrives at the U's . 22 August 2024 . Cambridge United FC . 22 August 2024.
  15. Web site: He's Back! Harvey Beckett Returns To Garden Walk! . Twitter . Royston Town FC . 14 July 2024.
  16. News: Will Mannion becomes Nathan Jones’ First Signing . 10 June 2024 . Charlton Athletic FC . 10 June 2024.
  17. News: Lyle Taylor Added To U's Strikeforce . 2 July 2024 . Colchester United FC . 2 July 2024.
  18. News: 2024/25 Academy signing day . 3 July 2024 . Norwich City FC . 3 July 2024.
  19. News: Development Players Update . 9 April 2024 . Cambridge United FC . 8 April 2024.
  20. News: Greg Sandiford joins Coventry City . 3 July 2024 . Coventry City FC . 3 July 2024.
  21. News: Kai Yearn joins Coventry City . 3 July 2024 . Coventry City FC . 3 July 2024.
  22. News: Brandon Haunstrup re-joins Gateshead . 15 August 2024 . Gateshead FC . 13 August 2024.
  23. News: 2024 Retained List . 1 May 2024 . Cambridge United FC . 1 May 2024.
  24. News: Harrison Dunk to leave United . 22 April 2024 . Cambridge United FC . 22 April 2024.
  25. News: Pre-Season Plans Confirmed . 24 May 2024 . Cambridge United FC . 24 May 2024.
  26. News: U's confirm final pre-season fixture against Colchester United . 3 June 2024 . Cambridge United FC . 3 June 2024.
  27. News: Birmingham start League One campaign against Reading . 26 June 2024 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 26 June 2024.
  28. News: Carabao Cup Round One draw confirmed . 27 June 2024 . English Football League . 27 June 2024.
  29. News: Under-21 teams and Group Stage draw confirmed for 2024/25 Bristol Street Motors Trophy . 24 June 2024 . English Football League . 24 June 2024.
  30. News: Bristol Street Motors Trophy Group Stage confirmed . 27 June 2024 . English Football League . 27 June 2024.