Colchester reached the third round of the FA Cup before being knocked out by Second Division side Barnsley.

Colchester's 1951–52 season began poorly, with six defeats in the opening seven games due to an injury-ravaged squad.

Rooted to the foot of the table, a mid-season revival including a double over local rivals Ipswich Town eventually saw the U's finish the season 10th in the final standings.

Manager Jimmy Allen signed Kevin McCurley from Liverpool for £750 as a replacement for Keeble in March 1952.

[25] Players making their first-team Colchester United debut in a fully competitive match.