1995/96◄ Colchester United Results ►1997/98
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Ground: Layer Road Division: Football League Division 3 |
Season 1996/97
League & Cup Results
| Game | Date | Opposition | Result | H/A | Venue | Competition |
| 1 | 17/08/1996 | Hartlepool United | Lost 0-2 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 2 | 20/08/1996 | West Bromwich Albion | Lost 2-3 | Home | Layer Road | League Cup 1st Round 1st Leg |
| 3 | 24/08/1996 | Rochdale | Drew 0-0 | Away | Spotland | FL Division 3 |
| 4 | 27/08/1996 | Darlington | Drew 1-1 | Away | Feethams | FL Division 3 |
| 5 | 31/08/1996 | Hereford United | Drew 1-1 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 6 | 03/09/1996 | West Bromwich Albion | Won 3-1 | Away | The Hawthorns | League Cup 1st Round 2nd Leg |
| Colchester United Won 5-4 on aggregate | ||||||
| 7 | 07/09/1996 | Fulham | Lost 1-3 | Away | Craven Cottage | FL Division 3 |
| 8 | 10/09/1996 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Won 2-0 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 9 | 14/09/1996 | Hull City | Drew 1-1 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 10 | 17/09/1996 | Huddersfield Town | Drew 1-1 | Away | McAlpine Stadium | League Cup 2nd Round 1st Leg |
| 11 | 21/09/1996 | Leyton Orient | Drew 1-1 | Away | Brisbane Road | FL Division 3 |
| 12 | 24/09/1996 | Huddersfield Town | Lost 0-2 | Home | Layer Road | League Cup 2nd Round 2nd Leg |
| Colchester United Lost 3-1 on aggregate after Extra Time | ||||||
| 13 | 28/09/1996 | Doncaster Rovers | Drew 2-2 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 14 | 01/10/1996 | Carlisle United | Lost 0-3 | Away | Brunton Park | FL Division 3 |
| 15 | 04/10/1996 | Swansea City | Drew 1-1 | Away | Vetch Field | FL Division 3 |
| 16 | 12/10/1996 | Wigan Athletic | Won 3-1 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 17 | 15/10/1996 | Barnet | Won 1-0 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 18 | 19/10/1996 | Northampton Town | Lost 1-2 | Away | Sixfields Stadium | FL Division 3 |
| 19 | 26/10/1996 | Lincoln City | Lost 2-3 | Away | Sincil Bank | FL Division 3 |
| 20 | 29/10/1996 | Exeter City | Won 1-0 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 21 | 02/11/1996 | Cardiff City | Drew 1-1 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 22 | 09/11/1996 | Torquay United | Won 2-0 | Away | Plainmoor | FL Division 3 |
| 23 | 16/11/1996 | Wycombe Wanderers | Lost 1-2 | Home | Layer Road | FA Cup 1st Round |
| 24 | 19/11/1996 | Scunthorpe United | Drew 1-1 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 25 | 22/11/1996 | Chester City | Won 2-1 | Away | Deva Stadium | FL Division 3 |
| 26 | 30/11/1996 | Lincoln City | Won 7-1 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 27 | 03/12/1996 | Scarborough | Drew 1-1 | Away | McCain Stadium | FL Division 3 |
| 28 | 10/12/1996 | Cambridge United | Won 1-0 | Away | Abbey Stadium | FL Trophy 1st Round South |
| 29 | 14/12/1996 | Mansfield Town | Drew 1-1 | Away | Field Mill | FL Division 3 |
| 30 | 20/12/1996 | Cambridge United | Drew 2-2 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 31 | 26/12/1996 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Drew 1-1 | Away | Goldstone Ground | FL Division 3 |
| 32 | 07/01/1997 | Millwall | Won 3-2 | Away | The Den | FL Trophy 2nd Round South |
| After Extra Time | ||||||
| 33 | 11/01/1997 | Doncaster Rovers | Drew 0-0 | Away | Belle Vue | FL Division 3 |
| 34 | 14/01/1997 | Fulham | Won 2-1 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 35 | 18/01/1997 | Carlisle United | Drew 1-1 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 36 | 25/01/1997 | Exeter City | Won 3-0 | Away | St James Park | FL Division 3 |
| 37 | 28/01/1997 | Brentford | Won 1-0 | Away | Griffin Park | FL Trophy Quarter Finals South |
| 38 | 31/01/1997 | Torquay United | Won 2-0 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 39 | 04/02/1997 | Leyton Orient | Won 2-1 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 40 | 08/02/1997 | Cardiff City | Won 2-1 | Away | Ninian Park | FL Division 3 |
| 41 | 14/02/1997 | Chester City | Drew 0-0 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 42 | 18/02/1997 | Northampton Town | Won 2-1 | Home | Layer Road | FL Trophy Semi Finals South |
| 43 | 22/02/1997 | Scunthorpe United | Lost 1-2 | Away | Glanford Park | FL Division 3 |
| 44 | 28/02/1997 | Scarborough | Lost 1-3 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 45 | 07/03/1997 | Cambridge United | Lost 0-1 | Away | Abbey Stadium | FL Division 3 |
| 46 | 11/03/1997 | Peterborough United | Lost 0-2 | Away | London Road | FL Trophy Area Final 1st Leg |
| 47 | 14/03/1997 | Mansfield Town | Won 2-1 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 48 | 18/03/1997 | Peterborough United | Won 3-0 | Home | Layer Road | FL Trophy Area Final 2nd Leg |
| Colchester United Won 3-2 on aggregate after Extra Time | ||||||
| 49 | 21/03/1997 | Rochdale | Won 1-0 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 50 | 29/03/1997 | Hartlepool United | Lost 0-1 | Away | Victoria Park | FL Division 3 |
| 51 | 31/03/1997 | Darlington | Lost 0-3 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 52 | 05/04/1997 | Hereford United | Lost 0-1 | Away | Edgar Street | FL Division 3 |
| 53 | 08/04/1997 | Wigan Athletic | Lost 0-1 | Away | Springfield Park | FL Division 3 |
| 54 | 11/04/1997 | Swansea City | Won 3-1 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 55 | 15/04/1997 | Hull City | Won 2-1 | Away | Boothferry Park | FL Division 3 |
| 56 | 20/04/1997 | Carlisle United | Drew 0-0 | Neutral | Wembley Stadium | FL Trophy Final |
| Colchester United Lost 4-3 on Penalties after Extra Time | ||||||
| 57 | 26/04/1997 | Northampton Town | Drew 0-0 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 58 | 03/05/1997 | Barnet | Won 4-2 | Away | Underhill | FL Division 3 |
End of Season Review
| League Record | ||||||||
| Pos | Pld | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts |
| 8th | 46 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 62 | 51 | +11 | 68 |
| Click here for final League Standings | ||||||||
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Cup Record |
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| Competition | Round Reached | Knocked Out By |
| FA Cup | 1st Round | Wycombe Wanderers |
| Football League Cup | 2nd Round | Huddersfield Town |
| Football League Trophy | Runners Up | Carlisle United |
Manager
Steve Wignall |
1995/96◄ Colchester United Results ►1997/98
COLCHESTER UNITED