Preview: Fleetwood Town v Cambridge United

21 February 2023

Fleetwood Town host Cambridge United at Highbury on Tuesday night in their latest Sky Bet League One fixture, and we have all the information on the rescheduled game which was due to take place back in December.

Fixture: Fleetwood Town vs Cambridge United

Date: Tuesday 21 February 2023

Kick-off: 19:45

Competition: Sky Bet League One

Venue: Highbury Stadium

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FLEETWOOD TOWN

The hosts come into this game in terrific form having picked up seven points from their last three league games where they beat both Charlton and Peterborough respectively, while travelling to Plymouth Argyle to pick up a point. This great run was started with a win in the Fourth-Round replay of the Emirates FA Cup against the league one leaders Sheffield Wednesday.

Fleetwood sit in 16^th place but with the games in hand they have, a win on Tuesday over Cambridge who are in the relegation zone, could propel the Cods to mid table and potentially further. Since the January transfer window, results have been brilliant for Scott Brown’s side and despite the Scotsman bringing in both Jack Marriott and Jayden Stockley.

Fellow forward Promise Omochere continues to fire in the goals as the Irishmen now sits at five goals in all competitions. Defensively Town have been performing terrifically of late, conceding just one goal in their last three matches.

With just 15 league games remain include this one against The U’s, it’s imperative that the good run carries on for Fleetwood and in the game, which was supposed to be held in December, Brown’s men hope to do just that.

CAMBRIDGE UNITED

As for Mark Bonner’s Amber Army, they have been struggled of late with just one win in their last nine games which came last time out against Oxford United. Cambridge are only one point adrift of Accrington in 20^th but with the lack of goals and points, Tuesday’s visitors really need to take three points from Highbury.

There is some hope for Cambridge though, they have players in their side who can cause team’s trouble. Their forward duo of Sam Smith and Joe Ironside don’t need an invitation to find the net, nor does Harvey Knibbs.

Cambridge will be looking to keep their recent optimism going as they could climb out the relegation zone with a win.

WHAT THE STEVEN WHITTAKER HAD TO SAY REGARDING THE GAME

Assistant Head coach Steven Whittaker spoke to local press after the draw with Plymouth and had this to say regarding matters heading into the visit of Cambridge.

Whittaker said: “There’s been a lot of work put in since we came in over the summer as we needed to stop conceding as many goals as we did last season.

“It’s nice to get back to the clean sheets. Before midweek we hadn’t had one in a while.

“With the tough run of fixtures, we knew the games were going to come thick and fast, so it was all about gaining momentum. We’ve got four games in the next two weeks, including Cambridge.”

iFOLLOW DETAILS

On the day of the game, there will be two matchday packages available for both our UK-based and overseas supporters.

Audio Match-Pass - £2.50 (U.K and Overseas)

Video Match-Pass - £10 (Overseas & U.K)

Those who choose the Audio Match-Pass option will get access to just the commentary, which will be provided by our partners, BBC Radio Lancashire.

Season passes are available with audio passes for only £45 for the season, for all UK-based members of the Cod Army.

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TICKETS MAIN ON SALE UNTIL KICK-OFF

Scott Brown's side are back at Highbury Stadium on Tuesday 21 February 2023 for the Sky Bet League One match against Cambridge United. The game will kick-off at 7:45pm and tickets will remain on sale until the first whistle.

*Please note, tickets purchased for the original fixture will still be valid for the game on Tuesday*

Town will then be back on home soil on Saturday 25 February 2023 for the highly anticipated clash against Lancashire rivals Morecambe, and we know you can be the 12th men and women for the game.

BUY YOUR TICKETS FOR BOTH MATCHES VIA OUR ONLINE STORE HERE

For supporters who can't pay online, you are able to buy match tickets in the Club Shop at Highbury Stadium. It's open from 9am until 5pm every day, including before kick-off on home matchdays.

If you require further details, please don't hesitate to give us a call on 01253 775080 (option 1).

PRE-MATCH ENTERTAINMENT DETAILS!

Jim’s Bar – which is situated underneath the Memorial Stand – will be open for both sets of fans from 5pm and you will be able to enjoy drinks offers throughout the night.

Entertainment will be on show ahead of the game, so get down and have a good time at the best sports bar we know.

You can get your tickets for the match against Cambridge United HERE! Adult tickets starting from £22, Seniors from £17 and Under-18s from £7 - which are all to stand behind the goal at Highbury.

Get down early and enjoy the pre-match atmosphere in Jim's Bar.

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Match Previews

Match Reports

Report: Rooney secures the win over Cambridge at the death

21 February 2023

Fleetwood Town carried on their brilliant run of form in February as they struck gold at the death, beating Cambridge United 1-0 at Highbury on Tuesday night.

It wasn’t a game that will live long in the memory of those fans who were there but the crucial chance which decided the result came in the 88^th minute as full-backs Josh Earl and Shaun Rooney linked up to score the only goal in the game, sinking the travelling fans’ hearts.

Both sides came into the game looking to keep hold of the ball, which showed that supporters had to wait until the quarter-hour mark for the first chance. Michael Morrison played Liam Bennett in, who tried his luck from the edge of the box and tested Jay Lynch, forcing him into an early save.

With an ambitious volley from Morrison flying over the Town bar rounding off the initial half-hour, Fleetwood managed to create a half chance as Rooney’s cross from the right was cleared into the path of Josh Vela who struck towards goal, with Ryan Bennett getting in the way and blocking it.

Just before the break, Brendan Wiredu decided to drive forwards from the back, before playing a one-two with Jack Marriott and shooting from range. The shot was blocked well but Town’s number 14 reacted well and struck his own effort, but it went the wrong side of the near post.

With Carlos Mendes Gomes rounding off the first half with an audacious volley, Town started the second half the better as Rooney latched onto the end of a deep cross, but couldn’t guide his effort goalwards, with Jayden Stockley nodding a free kick just over Dimitar Mitov’s bar minutes later.

Probably the biggest chance of the game for Cambridge came in the 68^th minute when Jack Lankester was played through one-on-one with Lynch, but Town’s shot-stopper made himself big and kept out his effort from 18 yards.

With eight minutes to go, Scott Brown’s men had a let-off as a cross was put into the Fleetwood box from the right with Sam Smith getting his head onto it and guiding the effort goalwards, but the effort hit the outside of the post and was cleared away soon after.

The whole of Highbury was bemused just before the end as Lloyd Jones and Mitov clashed into each other leaving Cian Hayes through on goal with an open net in front of him, but he took an extra touch letting the defenders get back and nick the ball from him.

With two minutes to go, the deadlock was finally broken as substitute Josh Earl played a deep cross towards the back post where Rooney rose highest and nodded home the cross to make it 1-0 just before the end.

Cambridge did create one last chance seconds before the final whistle as Smith picked up the ball a couple of yards away from Lynch and his goal but, unfortunately for him and the travelling side, he lofted his chance over the bar meaning all three points would stay on the Fylde Coast.

Town XI: Lynch (GK), Wiredu, Mendes Gomes (Macadam 78’), Vela (C), Stockley (Hayes 70’), Marriott (Omochere 59’), Warrington, Holgate, Nsiala (Earl 70’), Patterson (Dolan 78’), Rooney.

Unused subs: McMullan (GK), Ndaba.

Yellows XI: Mitov (GK), Digby (C), Jones, Brophy, Ironside, Smith, Lankester, R.Bennett, Morrison, McGrandles, L.Bennett.

Unused subs: Mannion (GK), Williams, Haunstrup, O’Neil, Okedina, Worman.

Match Reports

Ticket News

Secure your seat for Town's next two home matches

20 February 2023

Fleetwood Town have back to back home games coming up, and we want you to fill out the stands for the visits of Cambridge United and Morecambe in the league!

*Please note, tickets purchased for the original fixture will still be valid for the game on Tuesday*

BUY YOUR TICKETS FOR BOTH MATCHES VIA OUR ONLINE STORE HERE

For supporters who can't pay online, you are able to buy match tickets in the Club Shop at Highbury Stadium. It's open from 9am until 5pm every day, including before kick-off on home matchdays.

If you require further details, please don't hesitate to give us a call on 01253 775080 (option 1).