Expect Bromley to line up in their usual 4-4-2, a shape Woodman has drilled into them. It's a classic, honest formation — two banks of four, a strike partnership that works the channels, and a midfield that hunts in pairs. They'll sit in a mid-block, invite Cambridge onto them, and then hit on the break. Adebayejo will be the out-ball, holding it up and bringing runners into play. Set pieces will be a weapon too — Hayes Lane is a tight, intimidating ground, and Bromley will make it feel even smaller.

Cambridge, under Neil Harris, are expected to go with a 4-3-3. They'll want to dominate the ball, with a double pivot in midfield and wide forwards stretching the pitch. But here's the thing: Harris's sides are usually more pragmatic than that. They'll be patient, try to work openings through the thirds, but Bromley's 4-4-2 will clog the middle. The wide areas become crucial. If Cambridge's full-backs push on, they leave space in behind for Bromley's wingers to exploit. If they stay home, Cambridge lack the width to break down a stubborn block. It's a classic League One chess match, and the home side's simplicity often beats the away side's complexity.