Colchester United L.F.C.

Colchester United Ladies

Full name	Colchester United Ladies Football Club
Nickname(s)	The U's
Founded	1992
Dissolved	2013
Ground	Broad Lane, Wivenhoe
Capacity	3,000 approx.
Chairman	Steve Downey
Manager	Steve Downey
League	FA Women's Premier League Southern Division
2011–12	2nd, FA Women's Premier League Southern Division
Home colours Away colours

Colchester United Ladies Football Club was an English ladies football team based in Colchester, Essex, and affiliated to Colchester United FC. In 2013, the club folded.

History

The club was founded in 1992 under the name of Colchester Royals. In 1998, it became affiliated to Colchester United FC.

The club won the 2006–07 South East Combination Women's Football League winning promotion to the FA Women's Premier League Southern Division, the second tier of English women's football.

The club folded in 2013 and no longer competes in any football league.

Reformed women's team

In May 2023, Colchester United Community Foundation released plans to reform a women's team in time for the 2023/24 season.

Trials were held in June and July 2023, with successful players being informed of their position on 6 July. The founding of newly-named Colchester United Women Football Club was confirmed at Colchester United's Annual Open Day held at Colchester Community Stadium on 16 July.

The reformed team play home matches in the city at Colchester Garrison B Pitch, Circular Road North, CO2 7SZ.

League honours

Ladies' teams

South East Combination Women's Football League

• Champions: 2006–07

Eastern Region Premier Division

• Champions: 2001–02, 2004–05

Eastern Region League Division One

• Runners-up: 1996–97

Eastern Region League Division Two

• Champions: 1993–94

Essex County Women's League Division Two

• Champions: 2002–03

Girls' teams

Essex County Girls League

Under 14s A

• Champions: 2000–01

Under 13s

• Champions: 2002–03

Under 12s

• Champions: 2003–04

Under 12s A

• Champions: 2000–01

Under 11s

• Champions: 2000–01

Cup honours

Ladies' teams

Eastern Region League Cup

• Runners-up: 1998–99, 2004–05

Eastern Region Women's League Plate

• Champions: 1994/95

Essex County FA Women's Cup

• Runners-up: 1998–99, 2001–02, 2002–03

Lisa Slater Memorial Shield Winners

• Champions: 1995–96

Girls' teams

Essex County Girls League Cup

Under 12s

• Champions: 2003–04

Under 11s

• Champions: 1999/00

External links

• Colchester United F.C. official web site
• Colchester United FC Women's Team Back After 10-Year Absence
• Broad Lane Sports Ground
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