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'''Colchester United Womens Football Club''', commonly referred to as '''The U's''' unless distinguishing themselves from the [[Colchester United F.C.|men's team]], is an English women's football club based in Colchester, Essex, England formed in July 2023. The club plays in Division Two of the [https://fulltime.thefa.com/index.html?league=808486789 Essex County Women’s Football League] for the 2023/ |
'''Colchester United Womens Football Club''', commonly referred to as '''The U's''' unless distinguishing themselves from the [[Colchester United F.C.|men's team]], is an English women's football club based in Colchester, Essex, England formed in July 2023. The club plays in Division Two of the [https://fulltime.thefa.com/index.html?league=808486789 Essex County Women’s Football League] for the 2023/ |
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Revision as of 18:32, 3 December 2023
Colchester United Womens Football Club, commonly referred to as The U's unless distinguishing themselves from the men's team, is an English women's football club based in Colchester, Essex, England formed in July 2023. The club plays in Division Two of the Essex County Women’s Football League for the 2023/
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| Full name | Colchester United Women's Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The U's | ||
| Founded | July 2023 | ||
| Ground | Colchester Garrison B Ground | ||
| Head Coach | Luke Worley | ||
| League | Essex County Women's Football League | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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24 season.
The team play in the same kit as worn by the men's team to represent equality and value across both disciplines. As with the men's team, the home and away kits are sponsored by Workhorse Group for the 2023/24 season.
History
After a ten-year absence of a women's football team at Colchester following the folding of Colchester United L.F.C., Colchester United Football in the Community unveiled plans to reform a women's team in time for the 2023/24 season in May 2023. Trials were held at Shrub End Sports Ground over three consecutive weeks, with successful players being informed of their position on July 6th. The founding of Colchester United W.F.C was confirmed at CUFC's Annual Open Day held at the Colchester Community Stadium on Sunday 16th July along with the appointment of Luke Worley as head coach.
A meeting was held later in the month for the team to be introduced and for Worley to unveil his coaching team.
Pre-season friendlies took place during August 2023 with the first match of the season taking place against Chelmsford City Reserves on Sunday 10th September, The U's winning 11-0.
Despite originally planned to host matches at their Shrub End training ground, it was announced on 12th September 2023 that their new home ground would be at Colchester Garrison B ground[1], with full access to the covered seating area and clubhouse before and after matches.
Colours and Crest
The team plays in the same kit as worn by the men's team to represent equality and value across both disciplines. For the 2023/24 Season, the home shirt consists of a modern take on the Club's traditional blue and white striped design, while the away shirt is yellow with narrow blue stripes around the collar, sleeves and underarms.
Stadium
The team's home matches are played at Colchester Garrison's B Pitch.
Players
First-team squad
The squad was unveiled at the end of July 2023.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Luke Worley
- Assistant Head Coach: Milly Morgan
- Goalkeeping Coach: Carl Oliver
2023/24 Season Results
Colchester United Women's FC's score is shown first in each case.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Competition | Colchester United Women's FC scorers | Att. | Ref. |
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| 1 | Sep 10, 2023 | Beaulieu Park (A) | Chelmsford City Women Reserves | 11–0 | Essex County Women's Football League | [2] | ||
| 2 | Sep 17, 2023 | Blackmore Sports & Social Club (A) | Blackmore Ladies First | 17–0 | Essex County Women's Football League | [3] | ||
| 3 | Sep 24, 2023 | Colchester Garrison B (H) | Sudbury Sports Women | 6–1 | Essex County Women's Football League | [4] | ||
| 4 | Oct 1, 2023 | Barking FC (A) | Barking Women Reserves | 10–2 | Essex County Women's Football League | [5] | ||
| 5 | Oct 8, 2023 | Colchester Garrison B (H) | Halstead Town Women First | 10–0 | Essex County Women's Football League | [6] | ||
| 6 | Oct 15, 2023 | Church Langley Country Park (A) | Frontiers Ladies First | 3–0 | BBC Essex County Cup | [7] | ||
| 7 | Oct 22, 2023 | Lawn Meadow (A) | Hedinghams United Ladies First | 3–0 | Essex County Womens Football League | [8] | ||
| 8 | Nov 12, 2023 | Colchester Garrison B (A) | Corinthians Women First | 11–0 | Essex County Women's Football League Cup | [9] | ||
| 9 | Nov 26, 2023 | Nursery Playing Fields (A) | Toby Ladies First | 2–0 | BBC Essex County Cup | [10] |
References
- ^ Carmichael, Andy (12 September 2023). "New Home Awaits U's Women".
- ^ https://www.cu-fc.com/fixtures/womens-team/
- ^ https://www.cu-fc.com/fixtures/womens-team/
- ^ https://www.cu-fc.com/fixtures/womens-team/
- ^ https://www.cu-fc.com/fixtures/fixtures/women/202324/october/-vs-colchester-united-on-01-oct-23/#report
- ^ https://www.cu-fc.com/fixtures/fixtures/women/202324/october/-vs-colchester-united-on-08-oct-23/#report
- ^ https://www.cu-fc.com/fixtures/fixtures/women/202324/october/-vs-colchester-united-on-15-oct-232/#report
- ^ https://www.cu-fc.com/fixtures/fixtures/women/202324/october/-vs-colchester-united-on-22-oct-23/#report
- ^ https://www.cu-fc.com/fixtures/fixtures/women/202324/october/-vs-colchester-united-on-22-oct-23/#report
- ^ https://www.cu-fc.com/fixtures/fixtures/women/202324/november/toby-fc-vs-colchester-united-on-19-nov-23/#report