Cambridge U - Wigan

Cambridge United host Wigan Athletic at Abbey Stadium on Saturday, 15 August 2026, to open their League One campaign. The visitors come into this fixture having drawn their opening cup tie 1-1 against Barnsley, while Cambridge secured a 2-1 victory over Barnet in their own cup opener. This match sees a rematch of several recent league encounters, including a 2-0 win for Cambridge at home in October 2024 and a 1-0 victory for Wigan in March 2025.

The head-to-head record between these two sides is closely contested, with Cambridge having secured more wins in their recent league meetings. Wigan will be looking to build on their recent cup performance, while Cambridge aim to start their league season with a home win. The contrasting results in their respective cup ties offer a glimpse into the early season form of both teams as they prepare for the league opener.