Ben Garner’s side will head to Cambridge United in a break from league action on Tuesday evening, taking on the League One side in the EFL Trophy.
Both sides will be wanting to get their first points on the board in the group stages of the competition after losses in the first game of the tournament.
Last time out, Colchester United made eleven changes in a 5-0 defeat to Tottenham’s U21s, and could make similar alterations at the Abbey Stadium on Tuesday evening.
U’s boss Ben Garner hinted that Tom Dallison, Fiacre Kelleher and Owura Edwards would be in contention after taking part in training sessions, with Dallison playing forty-five minutes against Forest Green on Saturday.
The Opposition
Like Colchester, Cambridge will be aiming to get their first points on the board in the EFL Trophy after a 2-0 defeat to Peterborough United in their opening game.
In fact, Tuesday’s hosts haven’t won any of their last seven matches in any competitions, a run that stretches back to their first game in September, a 1-0 win against Reading in League One.
Cambridge boss Mark Bonner has already said he will be making at least eight changes to his starting eleven from their 1-1 draw against Shrewsbury Town on Saturday afternoon in the league.
Fringe players are likely to be given an opportunity to impress as Cambridge aim to inject some momentum into their season.
Last Time We Met
The U's picked up a point in the last meeting with Cambridge, taking place at the JobServe Community Stadium in January 2021. Harvey Knibbs put the visitors ahead early but an own-goal from Callum Harriott's effort meant the spoils were shares in the League One contest.
Ticket Info
Tickets are only availble to purchase from the hosts online. Click HERE to get your tickets and support the U's in EFL Trophy action on Tuesday evening.
iFollow
The match will be available to stream live on iFollow if you can't make it to the Abbey Stadium. A Match Pass will cost just £10 and will include the full coverage of the game - click HERE to get yours and cheer on the U's from home.
