John McGreal leads his Col U charges in a derby match against Cambridge United at the WHCS this afternoon.

Last week at Sunny Hartlepool, the U’s started the season with a point, but JM will be looking for the first of many home victories to promote a promotion push.

Sean Derry led his Cambridge side to an impressive victory against Sheffield Wednesday in mid-week whilst Colchester lost to a Brighton team that turned on the style in the last 25 minutes.

Today is all about league points and bragging rights.

JM may not have decided on his strongest XI but there is no doubt he has a squad capable of securing a top seven finish in League Two.

I would expect something along the following lines for the starting XI today:

Walker

Vincent-Young Prosser Eastman Kinsella

Wright Slater Szmodics Dickenson

Guthrie

Johnstone

Subs:

Bransgrove Brindley Kent Sembie-Ferris Lapslie Bonne Porter

It is early days, but in front of a 5,000 crowd, a good home victory ahead of Tuesday’s visit from the Mariners will give some much needed momentum.

Enjoy the game

Up the U’s

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