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The Opposition: Cambridge United (A)

Everything you need to know about Sunday's opponents

May 5th 2023FGR Media

Forest Green Rovers travel up to Cambridge United for the final game of the 2022/23 League One season.

Here’s everything that you need to know ahead of Sunday's clash at the Abbey Stadium.

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IN THE DUGOUT: MARK BONNER

Despite being aged just 37-years-old, Mark Bonner has been in the hot seat at the Abbey Stadium for over three years, having initially been appointed to the role in January 2020 on an interim basis.

Prior to his time as manager, the U’s boss had a lengthy stint within the club’s academy before being installed as first-team coach in January 2018.

Mark Bonner

Bonner impressed during his interim stint, as he masterminded four wins from his opening four matches at the helm, meaning that he was appointed manager permanently in March 2020. He won promotion from League Two in his first full season in charge of his boyhood side.

ONE TO WATCH: SAM SMITH

Smith has enjoyed an impressive run of games as of late, with the attacker having scored six times in his last eight league matches. He has scored a total of 12 goals so far this season for Mark Bonner’s side.

A product of Reading’s academy, who previously spent time within Manchester United’s academy - Smith has a wealth of Football League experience despite being aged just 25-years-old.

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He joined the U’s from Reading, following the expiry of his deal at the Select Car Leasing Stadium in June 2021.

Smith is no stranger to Gloucestershire surroundings, having spent the 2020/21 season on loan at Cheltenham Town, where he registered four league goals from 21 appearances.

Form: LWLLW

03/05/23 - Burton Albion 1-0 Cambridge United

29/04/23 - Accrington Stanley 1-2 Cambridge United

22/04/23 - Plymouth Argyle 3-1 Cambridge United

18/04/23 - Cambridge United 1-2 Wycombe Wanderers

15/04/23 - Cambridge United 2-0 Peterborough United

LAST TIME WE MET...

Rovers’ last fixture with Cambridge United was certainly an enjoyable one at The Bolt New Lawn, as the hosts ran out 2-1 winners back in December.

Josh March would score a first-half opener for Rovers, who looked set to cling onto a narrow but vital three points at home.

Josh March

The visitors would try to spoil the party though, as Saikou Janneh netted an 89th minute equaliser for the U’s and looked destined to snatch a point at the death.

However, late drama would ensue at The Bolt New Lawn as Myles Peart-Harris was tripped in injury time and referee James Oldham pointed to the spot.

Striker Connor Wickham would cooly convert the penalty in the 93rd minute, as Rovers managed to hang and secure the victory, recording back-to-back victories in all competitions.

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