Cambridge United secure immediate return to League One
The U's will play in the third tier next season
Last updated 2nd May 2026
Cambridge United have won promotion back to League One after one year away.
The U's - who were relegated last season after a four-year stay in the third tier - secured an immediate return thanks to a goalless draw with Crewe Alexandra at the Mornflake Stadium today.
United have only lost six games on the road in League Two all season, having edged Salford City and Notts County - who now face the play-offs - to automatic promotion.
It's another promotion for boss Neil Harris, who returned to Cambridge in February last year after replacing Garry Monk.
Harris - who has tasted promotion both as a player and head coach - led United on a 14-game unbeaten run in the league between November and February, as well as booking an FA Cup third round appearance.
He was nominated for League Two manager of the season, having won January's manager of the month.
Next season will also mean the return of the Cambridgeshire derby between Cambridge and Peterborough United, who ended their campaign with a 3-1 defeat at home to Doncaster Rovers.