2022–23 Colchester United F.C. season explained

Club:Colchester United FC
Season:2022–23
Chairman:Robbie Cowling
Manager:Wayne Brown
(until 18 September)[1]
Matt Bloomfield
(between 30 September – 21 February)[2] [3]
Ben Garner
(from 2 March)[4]
Mgrtitle:Head Coach
Stadium:Colchester Community Stadium
League:League Two
League Result:20th
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:First round
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:Second round
Cup3:EFL Trophy
Cup3 Result:Second round
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Prevseason:2021–22
Nextseason:2023–24

The 2022–23 season is the 86th season in the existence of Colchester United Football Club and the club's seventh consecutive season in League Two. In addition to the league, they will also compete in the 2022–23 FA Cup, the 2022–23 EFL Cup and the 2022–23 EFL Trophy.

Transfers

In

DatePosPlayerTransferred fromFeeRef
28 June 2022 Undisclosed [5]
1 July 2022 Free Transfer [6]
14 July 2022 Free Transfer [7]
3 August 2022 Free Transfer [8]
7 September 2022 Lion Bello Free Transfer [9]
5 October 2022 Free Transfer [10]
3 January 2023 Undisclosed [11]
4 January 2023 Undisclosed [12]
7 January 2023 Undisclosed [13]
9 January 2023 Undisclosed [14]
16 January 2023 Oscar Thorn Undisclosed [15]
26 January 2023 Undisclosed [16]
27 January 2023 Will Greenidge Free Transfer [17]

Out

DatePosPlayerTransferred toFeeRef
21 June 2022 Undisclosed [18]
30 June 2022 Sam Cornish Released [19]
30 June 2022 Diogo Freitas Gouveia Released [20]
30 June 2022 Camron Gbadebo Unattached Released
30 June 2022 [21]
30 June 2022 Released [22]
30 June 2022 Bryan Ifeanyi Released [23]
30 June 2022 Emmanuel Martins Unattached Released
30 June 2022 Thomas Stagg Released [24]
30 June 2022 Released [25]
23 July 2022 Undisclosed [26]
1 January 2023 Undisclosed [27]
17 March 2023 Released [28] [29]
12 May 2023 [30]

Loans in

DatePosPlayerLoaned fromOn loan untilRef
12 August 2022 7 January 2023 [31]
26 August 2022 6 January 2023 [32] [33]
30 August 2022 3 January 2023 [34] [35]
1 September 2022 End of Season [36]
1 September 2022 1 January 2023 [37] [38]
1 January 2023 End of Season [39]
30 January 2023 End of Season [40]

Loans out

DatePosPlayerLoaned toOn loan untilRef
4 August 2022 Jake Hutchinson 1 January 2023 [41]
12 August 2022 Bradley Ihionvien 1 January 2023
12 August 2022 1 January 2023 [42]
26 August 2022 26 September 2022 [43]
30 September 2022 End of Season [44] [45]
10 October 2022 Kaan Bennett 10 November 2022 [46]
13 October 2022 1 January 2023 [47]
3 January 2023 Jake Hutchinson End of Season [48]
26 January 2023 End of Season [49]
27 January 2023 End of Season [50]
31 January 2023 End of Season [51]
2 February 2023 End of Season [52]
15 February 2023 15 March 2023 [53]
17 February 2023 17 March 2023 [54]

Pre-season and friendlies

A match with Potters Bar Town was confirmed on 20 May.[55] The U's announced their first pre-season friendly against Southend United at home.[56] On June 10, Colchester revealed three more pre-season matches.[57] A behind-closed-doors friendly with Reading was next to be confirmed.[58] A further home friendly against Charlton Athletic was added to the schedule in July.[59] Wayne Brown would also take an XI side to face Chelmsford City.[60]

Competitions

League Two

See main article: 2022–23 EFL League Two.

Matches

On 23 June, the league fixtures were announced.[61]

FA Cup

See main article: 2022–23 FA Cup.

The U's were drawn away to Newport County in the first round.[62]

EFL Cup

See main article: 2022–23 EFL Cup.

Colchester were drawn away to Ipswich Town in the first round and at home to Brentford in the second round.[63] [64]

EFL Trophy

See main article: 2022–23 EFL Trophy.

On 21 June, the initial group stage draw was made, grouping Colchester United with Charlton Athletic and Gillingham.[65] Three days later, Brighton & Hove Albion U21s joined Southern Group A.[66] In the second round, Colchester were drawn at home to Bristol Rovers.[67]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Club Statement - Wayne Brown . 18 September 2022 . Colchester United FC . 18 September 2022.
  2. News: U's Appoint Bloomfield . 30 September 2022 . Colchester United FC . 30 September 2022.
  3. News: Club Statement . 21 February 2023 . Colchester United FC . 21 February 2023.
  4. News: Garner Appointed Head Coach . 2 March 2023 . Colchester United FC . 2 March 2023.
  5. News: Sam Hornby Rejoins U's . 28 June 2022 . Colchester United FC . 28 June 2022.
  6. News: Newby Arrives At U's . 28 June 2022 . Colchester United FC . 28 June 2022.
  7. News: Ashley Pens U's Deal . 14 July 2022 . Colchester United FC . 14 July 2022.
  8. News: Kieran O'Hara Joins U's . 5 August 2022 . Colchester United FC . 3 August 2022.
  9. News: Young Defender Joins U21 Squad . 7 September 2022 . Colchester United FC . 7 September 2022.
  10. News: Jayden Fevrier Joins U21 Squad . 7 October 2022 . Colchester United FC . 5 October 2022.
  11. News: U's Snap Up Read . 3 January 2023 . Colchester United FC . 3 January 2023.
  12. News: Kelleher Pens U's Deal . 4 January 2023 . Colchester United FC . 4 January 2023.
  13. News: U's Snap Up Hall . 7 January 2023 . Colchester United FC . 7 January 2023.
  14. News: U's Snap Up Jay . 9 January 2023 . Colchester United FC . 9 January 2023.
  15. News: Thorn Links Up With U21s . 16 January 2023 . Colchester United FC . 16 January 2023.
  16. News: Hopper Added To Squad . 26 January 2023 . Colchester United FC . 26 January 2023.
  17. News: Greenidge Signs U's Deal . 27 January 2023 . Colchester United FC . 27 January 2023.
  18. News: Wiredu Heads To Fleetwood . 21 June 2022 . Colchester United FC . 21 June 2022.
  19. News: Ex-Colchester United youngster Sam Cornish joins Wingate and Finchley September. 15 August 2022 . Colchester Gazette. 15 August 2022.
  20. News: Weekly Bulletin 2 September. 2 September 2022 . Hitchin Town. 2 September 2022.
  21. News: Former Colchester United keeper Dean Gerken joins Bristol City . 31 August 2022 . Colchester Gazette . 31 August 2022.
  22. 1550574148098920450. We are equally delighted to announce the signature of ex @ColU_Official midfielder @Hasanallyandre - an exciting talent who made two first team appearances whilst at the League Two club. Has enjoyed loan spells at @MaldonTiptreeFC and @Felixseasiders Welcome aboard Andre . StNeotsTownFC. St Neots Town F.C.. 22 July 2022. 25 July 2022.
  23. News: Bryan Ifeanyi signs . 13 August 2022 . Aveley FC . 13 August 2022.
  24. 1569746917831352321. Team news. BTFC . Billericay Town. 13 September 2022. 13 September 2022.
  25. News: Defender Welch-Hayes Added To The Squad . 29 June 2022 . Harrogate Town AFC . 29 June 2022.
  26. News: Shamal Departs U's . 23 July 2022 . Colchester United FC . 23 July 2022.
  27. News: Coxe Makes Permanent Switch . 31 December 2022 . Colchester United FC . 30 December 2022.
  28. Web site: U's And Nouble Part Company . Colchester United . 17 March 2023.
  29. Web site: Welcome To Plainmoor, Frank Nouble!. torquayunited.com. 23 March 2023. 23 March 2023.
  30. Web site: COLE SKUSE APPOINTED MANAGER OF BURY TOWN FC . Bury Town . 12 May 2023 . 12 May 2023.
  31. News: Owens Joins U's On Loan . 12 August 2022 . Colchester United FC . 12 August 2022.
  32. News: U's Nab Lubala On Loan . 30 August 2022 . Colchester United FC . 30 August 2022.
  33. News: Armstrong Okoflex recalled from Swansea City loan . 6 January 2023 . West Ham United FC . 6 January 2023.
  34. News: Chesters Joins On Loan . 26 August 2022 . Colchester United FC . 26 August 2022.
  35. News: Lubala Returns To Blackpool . 3 January 2023 . Colchester United FC . 3 January 2023.
  36. News: U's Sign Appiah . 1 September 2022 . Colchester United FC . 1 September 2022.
  37. News: Longstaff In On Loan . 1 September 2022 . Colchester United FC . 1 September 2022.
  38. News: Longstaff Returns To Newcastle . 3 January 2023 . Colchester United FC . 1 January 2023.
  39. News: U's Welcome Loanee Wood . 3 January 2023 . Colchester United FC . 1 January 2023.
  40. News: U's Add Arsenal Keeper . 30 January 2023 . Colchester United FC . 30 January 2023.
  41. News: Hutchinson Leaves On Loan . 5 August 2022 . Colchester United FC . 4 August 2022.
  42. News: U's Duo Out On Loan . 12 August 2022 . Colchester United FC . 12 August 2022.
  43. News: Ted Collins Heads Out On Loan . 26 August 2022 . Colchester United FC . 26 August 2022.
  44. News: Frankie Terry Joins Chelmsford City On Loan . 30 September 2022 . Colchester United FC . 30 September 2022.
  45. News: Terry’s loan extended at Chelmsford City . 11 January 2023 . Colchester United FC . 10 January 2023.
  46. News: Bennett Makes Needham Market Loan Switch . 10 October 2022 . Colchester United FC . 10 October 2022.
  47. News: Cameron Coxe Makes Loan Switch To Boreham Wood . 14 October 2022 . Colchester United FC . 13 October 2022.
  48. News: Hutchinson Swaps Loan Clubs . 3 January 2023 . Colchester United FC . 3 January 2023.
  49. News: Eastman Heads Out On Loan . 27 January 2023 . Colchester United FC . 26 January 2023.
  50. News: Clampin Heads North Of The Border . 28 January 2023 . Colchester United FC . 27 January 2023.
  51. News: Hannant Heads To Dundee On Loan . 31 January 2023 . Colchester United FC . 31 January 2023.
  52. News: Cooper Joins St Albans On Loan . 2 February 2023 . Colchester United FC . 2 February 2023.
  53. News: Kennedy Heads Out On Loan . 15 February 2023 . Colchester United FC . 15 February 2023.
  54. News: Sayer Joins Stowmarket On Loan . 17 February 2023 . Colchester United FC . 17 February 2023.
  55. News: Scholars announce pre-season fixtures . 21 May 2022 . Potters Bar Town . 21 May 2022.
  56. News: U's Face Southend At JCS In Pre Season . 1 June 2022 . Colchester United FC . 1 June 2022.
  57. News: Three More Pre-Season Games Confirmed . 10 June 2022 . Colchester United FC . 10 June 2022.
  58. News: U's Head To Reading For Pre-Season . 17 June 2022 . Colchester United FC . 17 June 2022.
  59. News: Charlton Friendly Confirmed . 7 July 2022 . Colchester United FC . 6 July 2022.
  60. News: U's XI Face Chelmsford In Pre-Season . 7 July 2022 . Colchester United FC . 6 June 2022.
  61. News: 2022/23 Fixtures Released . 23 June 2022 . Colchester United FC . 23 June 2022.
  62. News: U's To Face Newport County . 18 October 2022 . Colchester United FC . 17 October 2022.
  63. News: U's Take On Ipswich Town In Carabao Cup . 23 June 2022 . Colchester United FC . 23 June 2022.
  64. News: Carabao Cup Round Two draw confirmed . 11 August 2022 . English Football League . 10 August 2022.
  65. News: U's Learn First PJT Opponents . 21 June 2022 . Colchester United FC . 21 June 2022.
  66. News: Papa Johns Trophy Draw Complete . 23 June 2022 . Colchester United FC . 23 June 2022.
  67. News: U's Host Bristol Rovers In Next Round Of PJT . 14 November 2022 . Colchester United FC . 11 November 2022.

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