League One · Matchday 1: Cambridge United beat Wigan 3-2. The match was played on Saturday, 15 August 2026 at Abbey Stadium (Cambridge); refereed by A. Chilowicz.
K. Watts 3' (Cambridge United) · L. Appere 34' (Cambridge United) · I. Heath 52' (Cambridge United) · S. Perkins 69' (Wigan) · A. Higgins 73' (Wigan)
After a 2-0 first half, the game finished 3-2.
Cambridge United held 34% of possession against 66%, attempting 17 shots to Wigan's 18.
Shots on target read 6-4 and corners 8-5.
Substitutes: B. Hughes, P. Bauer, P. Mpanzu, S. Lavery, S. Kaikai, G. McConnell, D. Efobi
Coach: Neil Harris
Substitutes: T. Watson, J. Chilokoa-Mullen, A. Harris, K. Miller, A. Higgins, C. McManaman, R. Harrison
Coach: Gary Caldwell
Jensen Weir (Wigan) — named player of the match with a 7.9 rating.