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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 association football club based in the city of Colchester, Essex, England formed in July 2023. The club plays in Division Two of the Essex County Women’s Football League, the ninth level of the English womens football league system.
| 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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As of December 2023, the team is currently undefeated across all competitions.[1]
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 June 2023[2][3]. Trials were held at Shrub End Sports Ground over three consecutive weeks, with successful players being informed of their position in July 2023. 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.
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[4], The U's winning 11-0.
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[1]. 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, inspired by the mens team's historic success in the 2005/6 season[2]. As with the men's team, the home and away kits are sponsored by Workhorse Group for the 2023/24 season.
Stadium
Despite originally planning 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, with full access to the covered seating area and clubhouse before and after matches.[5]
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 Womens FC's score is shown first in each case.
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Colchester United Womens FC scorers | Att. | Ref. |
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| Sep 10, 2023 | Beaulieu Park (A) | Chelmsford City Women Reserves | 11–0 | Ager, Chieowitt-Munns(x3), Greenleaf(x3), Howlett, Jenkins, Wealls, White | [6] | |
| Sep 17, 2023 | Blackmore Sports & Social Club (A) | Blackmore Ladies First | 17–0 | Ager, Chieowitt-Munns(x3), J Craddock-Ball, Gamble(x3), Greenleaf(x4), Jenkins(x5), | [7] | |
| Sep 24, 2023 | Colchester Garrison B (H) | Sudbury Sports Women | 6–1 | Chieowitt-Munns, Farrow, Gamble, Greenleaf(x2), Wealls | [8] | |
| Oct 1, 2023 | Barking FC (A) | Barking Women Reserves | 10–2 | Ager, Greenleaf(x3), Jenkins(x2), L Morgan, Newstead, Wealls(x2) | [9] | |
| Oct 8, 2023 | Colchester Garrison B (H) | Halstead Town Women First | 10–0 | Ager, Cahill(x3), Chieowitt-Munns(x2), J Craddock-Ball, Jenkins(x3) | [10] | |
| Oct 22, 2023 | Lawn Meadow (A) | Hedinghams United Ladies First | 3–0 | Chieowitt-Munns, Greenleaf, Jenkins | [11] |
Colchester United Womens FC's score is shown first in each case.
| Date | Round | Venue | Opponents | Score | Colchester United Womens FC scorers | Att. | Ref. |
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| Oct 15, 2023 | 1 | Church Langley Country Park (A) | Frontiers Ladies First | 3–0 | Ager, C Craddock-Ball, L Morgan | [12] | |
| Nov 26, 2023 | 2 | Nursery Playing Fields (A) | Toby Ladies First | 2–0 | C Craddock-Ball, L Morgan | [13] |
Colchester United Womens FC's score is shown first in each case.
| Date | Round | Venue | Opponents | Score | Colchester United Womens FC scorers | Att. | Ref. |
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| Nov 12, 2023 | 1 | Colchester Garrison B (H) | Corinthians Women First | 11–0 | Ager, Cahill(x3), Vinton(x3), Jenkins(x2), L Morgan(x2) | [14] |
References
- ^ "Promotion the aim for Colchester United Women after stunning start". Gazette. 2023-10-11. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
- ^ "Colchester United women's team to make welcome return after ten-year absence". Gazette. 2023-06-07. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
- ^ "Colchester United women's team to make welcome return after ten-year absence". Gazette. 2023-06-07. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
- ^ "Returning Colchester United women's side all set for big kick-off". Gazette. 2023-09-08. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
- ^ "New Home Awaits U's Women". www.cu-fc.com. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
- ^ 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-22-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/november/toby-fc-vs-colchester-united-on-19-nov-23/#report
- ^ https://www.cu-fc.com/fixtures/fixtures/women/202324/november/-vs-colchester-united-on-12-nov-23/#report