TheU'sual News for Colchester United

Southampton At Home In The Cup

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:14:19 +0100

The U's have been drawn at home to Southampton in the first round of the League Cup. The tie is scheduled to be played the weekend before the season starts, with the exact date still to be confirmed.

League Fixtures Released - Accrington Away First

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:09:12 +0100

The new fixtures are out, and the season starts away at Accrington Stanley on Saturday 15 August. The first home game is a week later, against Oldham Athletic on Saturday 22 August.

Cheltenham Vs U's Match Preview

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:06:00 +0100

Once again it's two consecutive 1-0 defeats, the third time it's happened to the U's in 2026 tells it’s own story really. We shouldn’t have lost the game at Harrogate, have we ever conceded a later winner? But were well beaten by Notts County last Saturday where we didn’t manage a single shot on target and if hadn’t been for Macey making some inspired saves the margin of defeat would’ve been greater. I know it’s the end of a long season, and there were some very tired players out there in blue and white, plus Notts County had something to play for but it was still probably the most disappointing performance of the season I’ve seen, and in front of our highest home attendance too, obviously boosted by decent travelling support from Nottingham.

Cheltenham Vs U's Predictions

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:37:00 +0100

Here are the latest score and goalscorer predictions for the final game of the season at Cheltenham Town. Log yours and be part of our Prediction League.

Charity Auction - Tom Flanagan's Match Worn Shirt

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:40:19 +0100

We're auctioning Tom Flanagan's 2024/25 away shirt, with all proceeds going to charity.

Colchester United 0 - 1 Notts County - Player Ratings and Reports

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:37:46 +0100

If you saw the match, please give us your player ratings and a mini match report.

U's Vs Notts County Match Preview

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0100

And so here we are, at the penultimate game of the 2025/26 season, with the U’s chasing 69 points to better our points tally from last season. If we’re to do so, we’ll have to be sharper in front of goal, and perhaps not go to sleep defensively as we did at Harrogate. Still, that 1-0 defeat has certainly made things spicy at the wrong end of the table, with two points separating the bottom four. Technically, Tranmere could still be dragged into the scrap, but my money is still on Barrow and Harrogate to return to non-league.

U's Vs Notts County Predictions

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:37:00 +0100

Here are the latest score and goalscorer predictions for this weekend's game against Notts County. Log yours and be part of our Prediction League.

Harrogate Town 1 - 0 Colchester United - Player Ratings and Reports

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:04:41 +0100

If you saw the match, please give us your player ratings and a mini match report.

Harrogate Vs U's Predictions

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:37:00 +0100

Here are the latest score and goalscorer predictions for this weekend's game at Harrogate Town. Log yours and be part of our Prediction League.

Colchester United 2 - 1 Accrington Stanley - Player Ratings and Reports

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:00:48 +0100

If you saw the match, please give us your player ratings and a mini match report.

U's Vs Accrington Predictions

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:37:00 +0100

Here are the latest score and goalscorer predictions for Tuesday night's game against Accrington Stanley. Log yours and be part of our Prediction League.

Colchester United 3 - 0 Swindon Town - Player Ratings and Reports

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:54:46 +0100

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Tranmere Rovers 0 - 1 Colchester United - Player Ratings and Reports

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:08:00 +0100

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Tranmere Vs U's Predictions

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:37:00 +0100

Here are the latest score and goalscorer predictions for the Easter Monday game against Tranmere Rovers. Log yours and be part of our Prediction League.

Colchester United 1 - 3 Oldham Athletic - Player Ratings and Reports

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:10:24 +0100

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U's Vs Oldham Predictions

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:37:00 +0100

Here are the latest score and goalscorer predictions for the Good Friday game against Oldham Athletic. Log yours and be part of our Prediction League.

U's Vs Walsall Predictions

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:37:00 +0000

Here are the latest score and goalscorer predictions for this weekend's game against Walsall. Log yours and be part of our Prediction League.

Bromley 1 - 0 Colchester United - Player Ratings and Reports

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:14:03 +0000

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Bromley Vs U's Predictions

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:37:00 +0000

Here are the latest score and goalscorer predictions for this weekend's game at Bromley. Log yours and be part of our Prediction League.

Blog: Musings on the 2013/14 Season (Part 2) - The Watergate Scandal

Wed, 25 Jun 2014 19:49:36 +0100

I've had a bit of a break since my last blog, but at my age my memory is going, my legs are stiff and there were plenty of Col U performances I'd rather forget. So yes, where was I? Yes, Rachel Riley on countdown and her conundrum 'EOVLLESGYL'. No that wasn't it - Rotherham away and the scandal that was 'Watergate'!

Blog: Geoffrey Squire Comes Out Of Retirement! Musings on the 2013/14 Season (Part 1)

Mon, 19 May 2014 20:38:59 +0100

So there I was, quietly sitting with slippers on gazing out of the window and listening to the tones of the countdown clock. When out of nowhere I get a message come through. The sender was Daniel of The U'sual fame. It had been so long that I thought I was seeing things. The message read along the lines of "Squire, I need help with my site, fancy writing a few things for me". At first I was more dumb-struck than wondering how Cian Bolger ever made it as a pro footballer. But then I thought to myself, "Why not Squire old boy, it's about time you shrugged off the tartan blanket and came out of retirement". So here it is, my musings on the 2013/14 season and my attempt to come back into the game, like Doogie away at Walsall and possibly equally as brief.