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Colchester most-used starting XI52 MATCHES
Colchester's most-used starting XI last season, across 52 official matches, was Macey in goal, a back three of Tucker, Vincent-Young and Hunt, and Lisbie and Tovide further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.
Team news
- No longer available: Macey, Read and Lisbie.
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 28 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.
Last Season's Most Common Colchester XI
Based on 52 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.
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Colchester fixtures
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- Who started Colchester's last match?
- Colchester's starting XI on 2 May 2026 in the League Two (4-2-3-1): M. Macey, R. Hunt, S. Kuffour, J. Tucker, F. Terry, A. Read, T. Bishop, K. Lisbie, J. Payne, H. Anderson, S. Tovide.
- What was Colchester's last result?
- Colchester beat Cheltenham 4–1 on 2 May 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.
- Who has made the most starts for Colchester in the 2025-26 season?
- J. Tucker leads with 50 starts for Colchester across all competitions in the 2025-26 season.
- What formation does Colchester use most often?
- Colchester have used a 4-2-3-1 in 45 of their 51 matches in the 2025-26 season.
- Which Colchester goalkeeper has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- M. Macey has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Colchester in the 2025-26 season, starting 47 matches.
- Which Colchester defender has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- J. Tucker has made the most starts as defender for Colchester in the 2025-26 season, starting 50 matches.
- Which Colchester midfielder has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- A. Read has made the most starts as midfielder for Colchester in the 2025-26 season, starting 43 matches.
- Which Colchester forward has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- K. Lisbie has made the most starts as forward for Colchester in the 2025-26 season, starting 36 matches.
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