87th season in existence of Colchester United FC
Colchester United 2023–24 football season
The 2023–24 season is the 87th season in the history of Colchester United and their eighth consecutive season in League Two. The club participated in League Two, the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, and the 2023–24 EFL Trophy.
Current squad
- As of 16 February 2024
Transfers
In
- † Signed for U21's
Out
Loaned in
- ^ On 25 January, Lawrence returned back to Southampton early from his initial season-long loan.
- ^ On 3 January, Bandeira's season-long loan from Arsenal was mutually terminated.
- ^ On 8 January, Taylor was recalled back to Luton Town early.
Loaned out
- ^ On 2 October, Terry was recalled back from his season-long loan at Chelmsford City.
- ^ On 3 January, Newby's loan at Altrincham was extended until the end of January.
- ^ On 13 December, Beadle's loan at Bishop's Stortford was extended by a further month.
- ^ On 14 December, Hornby was recalled back from his loan at Solihull.
- ^ On 4 January, Thorn's loan at Bath was extended by a further month.
Pre-season and friendlies
On 9 June, Colchester United announced four pre-season friendlies, against Ebbsfleet United, Peterborough United, West Ham Under Under-21s and Leyton Orient.[67] Six days later, a fifth friendly was confirmed, against Maldon & Tiptree.[68]
Win
Draw
Loss
Fixtures
Competitions
Overall record
| Competition
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First match
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Last match
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Starting round
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Final position
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Record
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| Pld
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W
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D
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L
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GF
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GA
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GD
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Win %
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| League Two
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12 August 2023
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27 April 2024
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Matchday 1
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22nd
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46
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11
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12
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23
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59
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80
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−21
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023.91
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| FA Cup
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4 November 2023
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First round
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First round
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1
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0
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0
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1
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2
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3
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−1
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000.00
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| EFL Cup
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9 August 2023
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First round
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First round
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1
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0
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1
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0
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2
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2
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+0
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000.00
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| EFL Trophy
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19 September 2023
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5 December 2023
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Group stage
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Second round
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4
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2
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0
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2
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3
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10
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−7
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050.00
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| Total
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52
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13
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13
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26
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66
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95
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−29
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025.00
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Last updated: 27 April 2024
Source: Soccerway
League Two
League table
Source:
EFL Official WebsiteRules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) 12-point sending off offences
[69](R) Relegated
Results summary
| Overall |
Home |
Away
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| Pld |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
GD |
Pts |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
GD |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
GD
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| 46
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11
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12
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23
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59
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80
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−21
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45
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6
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6
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10
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30
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37
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−7
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5
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6
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13
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29
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43
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−14
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Last updated: 27 April 2024.
Source: Soccerway
Results by round
| Round | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 292 | 364 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 333 | 45 | 385 | 46 |
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| Ground | A | H | H | A | A | H | H | A | H | A | H | A | H | A | A | H | H | A | H | A | H | A | H | A | A | H | A | H | A | H | A | H | A | A | A | H | A | H | A | H | H | A | H | A | H | H |
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| Result | L | L | L | W | L | W | D | L | W | L | L | L | L | W | W | W | D | L | L | L | D | L | W | L | L | L | D | D | W | D | L | D | D | D | L | D | D | W | D | L | L | W | W | L | L | D |
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| Position | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
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Updated to match(es) played on 23 April 2024. Source:
SoccerwayA = Away;
H = Home;
W = Win;
D = Draw;
L = Loss;
P = PostponedNotes:
- 1 Matchday 1 (vs Swindon Town) was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
- 2 Matchday 29 (vs Salford City) was postponed due to a frozen pitch.
- 3 Matchday 33 (vs Grimsby Town) was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
- 4 Matchday 36 (vs Stockport County) was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
- 5 Matchday 38 (vs Doncaster Rovers) was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
Matches
On 22 June, the EFL League Two fixtures were released.[70]
Win
Draw
Loss
Fixtures
FA Cup
The U's were drawn away to Shrewsbury Town in the first round.[79]
Win
Draw
Loss
Fixtures
EFL Cup
Colchester were drawn away against Cardiff City in the first round.[80]
Win
Draw
Loss
Fixtures
EFL Trophy
In the group stage, Colchester United were drawn into Southern Group D along with Cambridge United, Peterborough United and Tottenham Hotspur U21.[81][82] After finishing second in their group, they were drawn away to West Ham United U21 in the second round.[83]
Updated to match(es) played on 7 November 2023. Source:
EFL.com Win
Draw
Loss
Fixtures
References
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| Levels 9–10 |
- Combined Counties League (Premier North, Premier South, One)
- Eastern Counties League (Premier, One North, One South)
- Essex Senior League (level 9 only)
- Hellenic League (Premier, One)
- Midland League (Premier, One)
- Northern Counties East League (Premier, One)
- Northern League (One, Two)
- North West Counties League (Premier, One North, One South)
- Southern Combination League (Premier, One)
- Southern Counties East League (Premier, One)
- South West Peninsula League (Premier East, Premier West - level 10 only)
- Spartan South Midlands League (Premier, One)
- United Counties League (Premier North, Premier South, One)
- Wessex League (Premier, One)
- Western League (Premier, One)
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