U's get pre-season underway.
Lewington, Triallist, Brindley, Briggs, Olufemi, Vincent-Young, Eastman, Wynter, Kent, James, Edwards, Lapslie, Triallist, Gilbey, Szmodics, Moncur, Lawrence, Curtis, Massey, Wright, Holman, Sembie-Ferris, Porter, Bonne
It will also give U's fans the first glimpse of their new signings, although George Elokobi is set to miss the first friendly, as he catches up on his fitness after leaving Oldham at the end of last season.
At this stage of pre-season, it is likely to be two elevens for Tony Humes' men, as they get back into the swing of things after their summer break.
Whilst one or two players are missing with minor problems, the U's will take most of their first team squad to Scraley Road.
Colchester United will take a strong squad to Heybridge Swifts as the first team get their pre-season fixtures underway.