Colchester United
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Colchester United FC is a professional football club that competes in the English Football League Two. Managed by Hayden Mullins, the team has a dedicated fan base and a rich football history.
Our Colchester United FC guide covers everything from the team roster and upcoming fixtures to the club’s heritage and achievements. Whether you are a die-hard fan or a casual supporter, you will find our guide to be an indispensable resource for all things related to Colchester United FC.
Contents
Colchester United Registered Squad
Here is a list of the registered squad for Colchester United 2023:
Goal Keepers
Goalkeeper | Pld | G | YC | RC |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ted Collins | - | - | - | - |
Dean Gerken | - | - | - | - |
Owen Goodman | 11 (0) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Tom Smith | 1 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sam Hornby | - | - | - | - |
Bailey Vose | - | - | - | - |
Defender
Defender | Pld | G | YC | RC |
---|---|---|---|---|
William Greenidge | 4 (3) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Luke Chambers | - | - | - | - |
Fiacre Kelleher | 1 (1) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Zach Mitchell | 4 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Mandela Egbo | 7 (1) | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Charlie Daniels | - | - | - | - |
Ronny Nelson | 1 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Connor Hall | 11 (0) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Al-Amin Kazeem | 4 (4) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Billy Cracknell | - | - | - | - |
Harvey Sayer | - | - | - | - |
Frankie Terry | - | - | - | - |
Gene Kennedy | - | - | - | - |
Midfielder
Midfielder | Pld | G | YC | RC |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cole Skuse | - | - | - | - |
Mauro Bandeira | 5 (4) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Alan Judge | - | - | - | - |
Cameron McGeehan | 4 (0) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Miquel Scarlett | - | - | - | - |
Jamal Campbell-Ryce | - | - | - | - |
Nico Lawrence | 5 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Matthew Longstaff | - | - | - | - |
Noah Chilvers | 11 (0) | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Donnell Thomas | 1 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sammie McLeaod | - | - | - | - |
Marley Marshall | - | - | - | - |
Samson Tovide | 7 (1) | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Andrer Hasanally | - | - | - | - |
Chay Cooper | 0 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sam Cornish | - | - | - | - |
Jayden Fevrier | 9 (1) | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Harry Beadle | 1 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bradley Ihionvien | 2 (7) | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Kaan Bennet | - | - | - | - |
Trialist 2 | - | - | - | - |
Thomas Dallison-Lisbon | 5 (0) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Emyr Huws | - | - | - | - |
Strikers
Striker | Pld | G | YC | RC |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ellis Iandolo | 2 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Paris Cowan-Hall | - | - | - | - |
Freddie Sears | - | - | - | - |
Arthur Read | 11 (0) | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Matt Jay | 1 (3) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
John Akinde | 2 (3) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Tom Hopper | 3 (3) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Joseph Taylor | 10 (0) | 6 | 4 | 0 |
Joshua Bohui | - | - | - | - |
Ryan Lowe | - | - | - | - |
Michael Folivi | - | - | - | - |
Thomas Stagg | - | - | - | - |
Oscar Thorn | 0 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Jade Jay Mingi | 1 (4) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Colchester United Upcoming Fixtures
Upcoming Game | Competion | Opponent | Venue |
---|---|---|---|
Tue 03 19:45 | League Two | Newport County | Away |
Sat 07 15:00 | League Two | Morecambe | Home |
Sat 14 15:00 | League Two | Forest Green | Away |
Tue 17 19:00 | Cambridge Utd | Away | |
Sat 21 15:00 | League Two | Harrogate Town | Home |
Tue 24 19:45 | League Two | Grimsby | Away |
Sat 28 15:00 | League Two | Accrington Stanley | Away |
November | |||
Sat 11 15:00 | League Two | Sutton Utd | Home |
Sat 18 15:00 | League Two | Stockport | Away |
Tue 21 19:30 | Peterborough | Home | |
Sat 25 15:00 | League Two | Barrow | Home |
Tue 28 19:45 | League Two | Doncaster | Away |
December | |||
Sat 09 15:00 | League Two | Crawley Town | Home |
Sat 16 15:00 | League Two | Wrexham | Away |
Fri 22 19:45 | League Two | Salford | Home |
Tue 26 15:00 | League Two | MK Dons | Away |
Fri 29 19:45 | League Two | AFC Wimbledon | Away |
January | |||
Mon 01 15:00 | League Two | Gillingham | Home |
Sat 06 15:00 | League Two | Swindon | Away |
Sat 13 15:00 | League Two | Bradford | Home |
Fri 19 19:45 | League Two | Salford | Away |
Sat 27 15:00 | League Two | Morecambe | Away |
February | |||
Sat 03 15:00 | League Two | Forest Green | Home |
Sat 10 15:00 | League Two | Harrogate Town | Away |
Tue 13 19:45 | League Two | Grimsby | Home |
Sat 17 15:00 | League Two | Accrington Stanley | Home |
Sat 24 15:00 | League Two | Sutton Utd | Away |
March | |||
Sat 02 15:00 | League Two | Stockport | Home |
Sat 09 15:00 | League Two | Barrow | Away |
Tue 12 19:45 | League Two | Doncaster | Home |
Sat 16 15:00 | League Two | Walsall | Home |
Sat 23 15:00 | League Two | Mansfield | Away |
Fri 29 14:00 | League Two | Newport County | Home |
April | |||
Mon 01 15:00 | League Two | Tranmere | Away |
Sat 06 15:00 | League Two | Wrexham | Home |
Sat 13 15:00 | League Two | Crawley Town | Away |
Sat 20 15:00 | League Two | Notts County | Away |
Sat 27 15:00 | League Two | Crewe | Home |
Colchester United Previous Results
Date | Match | Result | Score | Competition |
---|---|---|---|---|
09 Aug 2023 | Cardiff City v Colchester United | L | 2-2 (3-0) | League Cup |
12 Aug 2023 | Bradford City v Colchester United | L | 2-1 | League Two |
15 Aug 2023 | Colchester United v AFC Wimbledon | L | 0-2 | League Two |
19 Aug 2023 | Colchester United v Milton Keynes Dons | L | 2-3 | League Two |
26 Aug 2023 | Gillingham v Colchester United | W | 0-3 | League Two |
02 Sep 2023 | Walsall v Colchester United | L | 1-0 | League Two |
09 Sep 2023 | Colchester United v Tranmere Rovers | W | 2-0 | League Two |
16 Sep 2023 | Colchester United v Mansfield Town | D | 1-1 | League Two |
19 Sep 2023 | Colchester United v Tottenham Hotspur Academy | L | 0-5 | Football League Trophy |
23 Sep 2023 | Crewe Alexandra v Colchester United | L | 2-1 | League Two |
30 Sep 2023 | Colchester United v Notts County | W | 5-4 | League Two |
Popular Questions
When was Colchester United FC founded?
Colchester United Football Club was founded in 1937, as a successor to the amateur Colchester Town club.
What is Colchester United FC's home ground?
Colchester United Football Club plays its home matches at the JobServe Community Stadium, which has a capacity of around 10,000 spectators.
Has Colchester United FC ever played in the Premier League?
No, Colchester United Football Club has never played in the Premier League, which is the top tier of English football. The club has spent most of its history in the lower leagues, with occasional stints in the second tier (Championship) and third tier (League One).
Manager History
Period | Manager | Country | born |
---|---|---|---|
06/03/2023 - 30/06/2024 | Ben Garner | England | 19/05/1980 |
23/02/2023 - 05/03/2023 | Ross Embleton | England | 09/11/1981 |
30/09/2022 - 21/02/2023 | Matt Bloomfield | England | 08/02/1984 |
20/09/2022 - 25/09/2022 | Steve Ball | England | 02/09/1969 |
20/01/2022 - 18/09/2022 | Wayne Brown | England | 20/08/1977 |
31/03/2021 - 19/01/2022 | Hayden Mullins | England | 27/03/1979 |
24/02/2021 - 30/03/2021 | Wayne Brown | England | 20/08/1977 |
28/07/2020 - 23/02/2021 | Steve Ball | England | 02/09/1969 |
01/07/2016 - 30/06/2020 | John McGreal | England | 02/06/1972 |
27/04/2016 - 04/05/2016 | David Wright | England | 01/05/1980 |
21/12/2015 - 26/04/2016 | Kevin Keen | England | 25/02/1967 |
27/11/2015 - 20/12/2015 | Richard Hall | England | 14/03/1972 |
01/09/2014 - 26/11/2015 | Tony Humes | England | 19/03/1966 |
25/09/2012 - 31/08/2014 | Joe Dunne | Ireland | 25/05/1973 |
31/05/2010 - 24/09/2012 | John Ward | England | 07/04/1951 |
01/09/2009 - 30/06/2010 | Aidy Boothroyd | England | 08/02/1971 |
19/08/2009 - 31/08/2009 | Joe Dunne | Ireland | 25/05/1973 |
10/10/2008 - 18/08/2009 | Paul Lambert | Scotland | 07/08/1969 |
23/09/2008 - 09/10/2008 | Kit Symons | Wales | 08/03/1971 |
28/07/2006 - 22/09/2008 | Geraint Williams | Wales | 05/01/1962 |
25/02/2003 - 14/06/2006 | Phil Parkinson | England | 01/12/1967 |
29/01/2003 - 25/02/2003 | Geraint Williams | Wales | 05/01/1962 |
28/01/1999 - 25/08/1999 | Mick Wadsworth | England | 03/11/1950 |
12/01/1995 - 21/01/1999 | Steve Wignall | England | 17/09/1954 |
27/12/1994 - 11/01/1995 | Dale Roberts | England | 08/10/1956 |
01/07/1994 - 26/12/1994 | George Burley | Scotland | 03/06/1956 |
01/07/1991 - 30/06/1994 | Roy McDonough | England | 16/10/1958 |
01/07/1990 - 30/06/1991 | Ian Atkins | England | 16/01/1957 |
03/01/1990 - 09/05/1990 | Mick Mills | England | 04/01/1949 |
10/04/1986 - 31/10/1987 | Mike Walker | Wales | 28/11/1945 |
01/07/1975 - 30/06/1982 | Bobby Roberts | Scotland | 02/09/1940 |
01/07/1972 - 19/06/1975 | Jim Smith | England | 17/10/1940 |
01/06/1968 - 30/09/1972 | Dick Graham | England | 06/05/1922 |
01/07/1964 - 30/06/1968 | Neil Franklin | England | 24/01/1922 |
01/07/1948 - 02/05/1953 | Jimmy Allen | England | 16/10/1909 |
01/07/1946 - 30/06/1948 | Ted Fenton | England | 07/11/1914 |
01/07/1937 - 30/06/1939 | Ted Davis | England | 00/00/1892 |
Colchester United Trophies
Honour | Position | Year |
---|---|---|
League Division Four | Runner-up | 1961-62 |
Conference | Winner | 1991-92 |
FA Trophy | Winner | 1992 |
Football League Trophy | Runner-up | 1996-97 |
League One | Runner-up | 2005-06 |
Summary
Colchester United Football Club was founded in 1937 and has a long history in English football, starting in the lower leagues and eventually making their way to the second tier, the Championship. The club has had periods of success, including winning the Football League Trophy in 1996 and reaching the fifth round of the FA Cup in 1971.
In terms of their style of play, Colchester United has traditionally been known for their direct and physical approach, relying on a strong defensive foundation and quick counter-attacks. However, in recent years, the club has been shifting towards a more possession-based style of play, with an emphasis on playing out from the back and building attacks patiently.
Overall, Colchester United’s style of play has evolved over time, but they have always prided themselves on their hard work and determination on the pitch.
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