Colchester reached the third round of the FA Cup for the second season running, but were knocked out by Second Division side Rotherham United after a replay.

The club struggled in the league, eventually finishing 22nd of 24 teams which would ultimately cost manager Jimmy Allen his job.

The season began with a Layer Road crowd of 14,674 witnessing a 0–0 draw with local rivals Ipswich Town, and in the early stages of the campaign, the club remained mid-table.

Meanwhile, forward Kevin McCurley had justified manager Jimmy Allen's £750 outlay with a return of 19 goals.

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