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Cambridge United most-used starting XI52 MATCHES

Cambridge United's most-used starting XI last season, across 52 official matches, was Eastwood in goal, a back four of Watts, Jobe, Bennett and Gibbons, and Knight, Kaikai and Appéré further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

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Team news

  • No longer available: Gibbons and Brophy.
  • Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 17 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 60% of matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Cambridge United last season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

CAM
Cambridge United
CAM
Est. 1912
Abbey Stadium
Kit
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L1
Neil Harris, Cambridge United manager
Head Coach
Neil Harris
Since Aug 2025
Transfers
In· 5
  • Perry from CoventryLoanJul '26
  • Bauer from AFC WimbledonFree agentJul '26
  • Stead from BarnetFree agentJun '26
  • Ahadme from CharltonLoanJun '26
  • Heath from EvertonTransferJun '26
Out· 7
Formation tendency
3-4-2-1most-used · 17 of last 30
3-4-2-1
57%
4-2-3-1
27%
5-4-1
10%
4-1-4-1
3%

4-2-3-1 at home · 3-4-2-1 away

Sets up with a back three in 60% of matches.

Last Season's Most Common Cambridge United XI

Based on 52 official matches last season

Players who have since left are flagged below. We switch to this season’s XI once enough matches are played.

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.

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Stats & Facts

Cambridge United

Who started Cambridge United's last match?
Cambridge United's starting XI on 8 Aug 2026 in the EFL Cup (4-2-3-1): Jake Eastwood, Liam Bennett, Mamadou Jobe, Kell Watts, Callum Perry, Dominic Ball, Shane McLoughlin, Ben Knight, Glenn McConnell, Isaac Heath, Louis Appéré.
What was Cambridge United's last result?
Cambridge United drew with Crewe 0–0 on 2 May 2026.
When did Cambridge United last win?
Cambridge United last won on 25 Apr 2026, beating Barrow 3–0.
Who takes penalties for Cambridge United?
B. Knight has taken the most penalties for Cambridge United in the 2025/26 season, scoring 4 of 4.
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