Colchester United v Accrington Stanley

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Sunday 4 Jan 2026

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Colchester Community Stadium • 

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Colchester United is a professional football team based in Colchester, Essex, England. Founded in 1937, the team currently competes in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The team has a strong history, with their most successful period being in the 2006-2007 season when they reached their highest ever league position, earning promotion to the Football League Championship for the first time in their history. The team has also enjoyed success in cup competitions, winning the Football League Trophy in 1996 and reaching the fifth round of the FA Cup in 1949 and 1971. Some notable players who have donned the Colchester United jersey include England international Bobby Charlton, as well as current Premier League stars Jamal Lowe and Luke Woolfenden who both came through the club's youth academy. The team plays their home matches at the Colchester Community Stadium, which has a capacity of over 10,000 and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for both players and fans.

Accrington Stanley FC, also known as The Stanley, is a professional football team based in Accrington, Lancashire, England. The club was founded in 1968 and currently competes in League One, the third tier of English football. In their successful history, Accrington Stanley has won the Football Conference twice and has been promoted to League One twice. The team's home ground is the Crown Ground, which has a capacity of 5,400 spectators. Some notable players who have donned the Accrington Stanley jersey include Jimmy Ryan and Billy Kee. In recent years, the team has been led by manager John Coleman, who has helped guide them to various achievements, including being named the League Two Manager of the Year in 2017. Accrington Stanley is known for their passionate fan base and has a strong rivalry with fellow Lancashire team, Morecambe FC. With their rich history and talented players, Accrington Stanley continues to be a force to be reckoned with in English football.