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Colchester United L.F.C.

English ladies football team

Field	Value
clubname	Colchester United Ladies
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fullname	Colchester United Ladies Football Club
nickname	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
season	2011–12
position	2nd, FA Women's Premier League Southern Division
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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

Main article: Colchester United W.F.C.

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.

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

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