The U's lost 3-0 at home to Ipswich Town. Former Town player Darren Ambrose was a surprise addition to the Colchester starting line-up.
More to follow.
U's: Lewington (Walker 70) Clohessy (David Wright 70), Eastman (Thompson 70), Kent (Okuonghae 70), Gordon (O'Donoghue 70), Eastmond (Szmodics 70), Gilbey (Moncur 46), Vose (Sembi-Ferris 70), Sears (Massey 70), Ambrose (Drey Wright 66), Holman (Bonne 46).