Cambridge United explores potential move from historic Abbey Stadium

Summarised from BBC Cambridgeshire's report · Updated 5 Nov, 07:10 · Archive

Cambridge United is examining whether to relocate from its Abbey Stadium to a new 15,000-capacity ground about a mile away.

Cambridge United has begun exploring a potential move away from its Abbey Stadium, where fans have attended since the 1930s. The club is considering relocating to land about a mile away, which could accommodate a 15,000-capacity stadium as part of long-term expansion and development plans. Any move, if approved, would not happen for several years.

Michael Barnes, the club's stadium announcer, believes the move is necessary for growth. He said the existing ground on Newmarket Road faces traffic problems that make it impossible to accommodate significantly more supporters. "Without a move, the club has no choice if it wants to expand and grow," he said, acknowledging that supporters have emotional ties to the Abbey but arguing the club must look forward. The proposal marks another attempt at stadium relocation; Cambridge United supporters first heard of such plans in the 1990s.

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