PRE-SEASON
The new season hasn't kicked off yet, so squads are still settling as clubs finalise transfers and loans. We update from our data provider as moves are confirmed, so a few names may change before the opening weekend.
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COL
Colchester
COL
Est. 1937
JobServe Community Stadium
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L2
Head Coach
Danny Cowley
Since Aug 2025
Transfers
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 27 of last 30
4-2-3-1
90%
4-4-2
7%
5-3-2
3%
Most Common Colchester Starting XI
Based on 48 official matches last season
Pre-season: summer signings and departures may not be reflected yet.
1
Macey
GK·47 starts
5
Tucker
DEF·48 starts
30
Vincent-Young
DEF·35 starts
2
Hunt
DEF·29 starts
16
Read
MID·43 starts
10
Payne
MID·35 starts
8
Bishop
MID·33 starts
7
Anderson
MID·32 starts
3
Iandolo
MID·22 starts
14
Lisbie
FWD·34 starts
9
Tovide
FWD·28 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.
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Stats & Facts
Colchester
- Who started Colchester's last match?
- Colchester's starting XI on 2 May 2026 in the League Two (4-2-3-1): M. Macey, R. Hunt, J. Tucker, H. Anderson, T. Bishop, S. Tovide, J. Payne, K. Lisbie, A. Read, F. Terry, S. Kuffour.
- What was Colchester's last result?
- Colchester beat Cheltenham 4–1 on 2 May 2026.
- When did Colchester last win?
- Colchester last won on 2 May 2026, beating Cheltenham 4–1.
- Who has made the most starts for Colchester this season?
- J. Tucker leads with 48 starts for Colchester across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Colchester use most often?
- Colchester have used a 4-2-3-1 in 42 of their 48 matches this season.
- Which Colchester goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- M. Macey has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Colchester this season, starting 47 matches.
- Which Colchester defender has started the most this season?
- J. Tucker has made the most starts as defender for Colchester this season, starting 48 matches.
- Which Colchester midfielder has started the most this season?
- A. Read has made the most starts as midfielder for Colchester this season, starting 43 matches.
- Which Colchester forward has started the most this season?
- K. Lisbie has made the most starts as forward for Colchester this season, starting 34 matches.
Squad · 26 players