* League appearances and goals for the club as of beginning of 2016–17 season.† Date of first team debut Last updated: 6 May 2017.

Source: BBC Sport On 22 June 2016, the fixtures for the forthcoming season were announced.

[42] On 15 October 2016, in the first round draw for the FA Cup Cambridge United were drawn at home against Dover Athletic.

[43] On 22 June 2016, in the first round draw for the EFL Cup Cambridge United were drawn at home against Sheffield Wednesday.

[44] On 27 July 2016 the draw for the group stages of the EFL Trophy was made.