In August 1971 Colchester United became the first team to win an English senior football trophy decided by a penalty shoot-out, defeating West Bromwich Albion in the Watney Cup.
| Nickname of club | The U's |
|---|---|
| League | League Two |
| Date established | 1937 |
| Location | Colchester |
| Stadium | JobServe Community Stadium |
| Address | United Way, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5UP |
| Year stadium built | 2008 |
| Stadium capacity | 10,105 |
| Club manager | Matt Bloomfield |
| Mascot | Eddie the Eagle |
| Young supporters club | Junior U's |
| Club website | http://www.cu-fc.com |
| Club community organisation information | http://www.cu-fc.com/club/fitc |