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Colchester most-used starting XI47 MATCHES

Colchester's most-used starting XI last season, across 47 official matches, was Macey in goal, a back three of Tucker, Vincent-Young and Iandolo, and Lisbie and Tovide further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

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Team news

  • No longer available: Macey, Read and Lisbie.
  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 27 of the last 30 matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Colchester last season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Transfers
In· 4
  • Ihionvien from PeterboroughLoanJul '26
  • Digby from DundeeFree agentJul '26
  • EvansReturn from loanJun '26
  • Raggett from RotherhamFree agentJun '26
Out· 8
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 27 of last 30
4-2-3-1
90%
5-4-1
3%
5-3-2
3%
4-4-2
3%

Last Season's Most Common Colchester XI

Based on 47 official matches last season

Players who have since left are flagged below. We switch to this season’s XI once enough matches are played.

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.

Set piece takers
2025/26
  • MIDPayne4/4 penalties scored
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Colchester fixtures

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2 May@Cheltenham1–4L2
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Stats & Facts

Colchester

Who started Colchester's last match?
Colchester's starting XI on 8 Aug 2026 in the EFL Cup (5-4-1): Thimothee Lo-Tutala, Kane Vincent-Young, Jack Tucker, Sean Raggett, Frankie Terry, Ellis Iandolo, Oscar Thorn, Rob Hunt, Jack Payne, Harry Anderson, Bradley Ihionvien.
What was Colchester's last result?
Colchester lost to Southampton 0–2 on 8 Aug 2026.
When did Colchester last win?
Colchester last won on 2 May 2026, beating Cheltenham 4–1.
Who takes penalties for Colchester?
J. Payne has taken the most penalties for Colchester in the 2025/26 season, scoring 4 of 4.
Squad · 29 players

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