1996/97◄ Colchester United Results ►1998/99
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Ground: Layer Road Division: Football League Division 3 |
Season 1997/98
League & Cup Results
| Game | Date | Opposition | Result | H/A | Venue | Competition |
| 1 | 09/08/1997 | Darlington | Won 2-1 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 2 | 12/08/1997 | Luton Town | Lost 0-1 | Home | Layer Road | League Cup 1st Round 1st Leg |
| 3 | 16/08/1997 | Hartlepool United | Lost 2-3 | Away | Victoria Park | FL Division 3 |
| 4 | 22/08/1997 | Barnet | Drew 1-1 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 5 | 26/08/1997 | Luton Town | Drew 1-1 | Away | Kenilworth Road | League Cup 1st Round 2nd Leg |
| Colchester United Lost 2-1 on aggregate | ||||||
| 6 | 30/08/1997 | Torquay United | Drew 1-1 | Away | Plainmoor | FL Division 3 |
| 7 | 02/09/1997 | Cambridge United | Lost 1-4 | Away | Abbey Stadium | FL Division 3 |
| 8 | 08/09/1997 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Won 3-1 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 9 | 12/09/1997 | Scarborough | Won 1-0 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 10 | 20/09/1997 | Swansea City | Won 1-0 | Away | Vetch Field | FL Division 3 |
| 11 | 27/09/1997 | Exeter City | Lost 1-2 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 12 | 04/10/1997 | Mansfield Town | Drew 1-1 | Away | Field Mill | FL Division 3 |
| 13 | 11/10/1997 | Peterborough United | Lost 2-3 | Away | London Road | FL Division 3 |
| 14 | 18/10/1997 | Shrewsbury Town | Drew 1-1 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 15 | 21/10/1997 | Doncaster Rovers | Won 2-1 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 16 | 25/10/1997 | Leyton Orient | Won 2-0 | Away | Brisbane Road | FL Division 3 |
| 17 | 31/10/1997 | Scunthorpe United | Drew 3-3 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 18 | 04/11/1997 | Macclesfield Town | Drew 0-0 | Away | Moss Rose | FL Division 3 |
| 19 | 08/11/1997 | Rochdale | Lost 1-2 | Away | Spotland | FL Division 3 |
| 20 | 15/11/1997 | Brentford | Drew 2-2 | Away | Griffin Park | FA Cup 1st Round |
| 21 | 18/11/1997 | Notts County | Won 2-0 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 22 | 22/11/1997 | Lincoln City | Lost 0-1 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 23 | 25/11/1997 | Brentford | Drew 0-0 | Home | Layer Road | FA Cup 1st Round Replay |
| Colchester United Won 4-2 on Penalties after Extra Time | ||||||
| 24 | 29/11/1997 | Rotherham United | Lost 2-3 | Away | Millmoor | FL Division 3 |
| 25 | 06/12/1997 | Hereford United | Drew 1-1 | Home | Layer Road | FA Cup 2nd Round |
| 26 | 09/12/1997 | Leyton Orient | Lost 0-1 | Away | Brisbane Road | FL Trophy 1st Round South |
| 27 | 13/12/1997 | Hull City | Lost 1-3 | Away | Boothferry Park | FL Division 3 |
| 28 | 16/12/1997 | Hereford United | Drew 1-1 | Away | Edgar Street | FA Cup 2nd Round Replay |
| Colchester United Lost 5-4 on Penalties after Extra Time | ||||||
| 29 | 19/12/1997 | Chester City | Won 2-0 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 30 | 26/12/1997 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Drew 4-4 | Away | Priestfield Stadium | FL Division 3 |
| 31 | 29/12/1997 | Cambridge United | Won 3-2 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 32 | 03/01/1998 | Hartlepool United | Lost 1-2 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 33 | 10/01/1998 | Darlington | Lost 2-4 | Away | Feethams | FL Division 3 |
| 34 | 16/01/1998 | Torquay United | Won 1-0 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 35 | 20/01/1998 | Cardiff City | Won 2-1 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 36 | 24/01/1998 | Barnet | Lost 2-3 | Away | Underhill | FL Division 3 |
| 37 | 31/01/1998 | Scarborough | Drew 1-1 | Away | McCain Stadium | FL Division 3 |
| 38 | 06/02/1998 | Swansea City | Lost 1-2 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 39 | 13/02/1998 | Mansfield Town | Won 2-0 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 40 | 21/02/1998 | Exeter City | Won 1-0 | Away | St James Park | FL Division 3 |
| 41 | 24/02/1998 | Shrewsbury Town | Won 2-0 | Away | Gay Meadow | FL Division 3 |
| 42 | 27/02/1998 | Peterborough United | Won 1-0 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 43 | 03/03/1998 | Rochdale | Drew 0-0 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 44 | 07/03/1998 | Scunthorpe United | Lost 0-1 | Away | Glanford Park | FL Division 3 |
| 45 | 14/03/1998 | Macclesfield Town | Won 5-1 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 46 | 21/03/1998 | Notts County | Drew 0-0 | Away | Meadow Lane | FL Division 3 |
| 47 | 28/03/1998 | Lincoln City | Won 1-0 | Away | Sincil Bank | FL Division 3 |
| 48 | 03/04/1998 | Rotherham United | Won 2-1 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 49 | 11/04/1998 | Cardiff City | Won 2-0 | Away | Ninian Park | FL Division 3 |
| 50 | 13/04/1998 | Hull City | Won 4-3 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 51 | 18/04/1998 | Chester City | Lost 1-3 | Away | Deva Stadium | FL Division 3 |
| 52 | 25/04/1998 | Leyton Orient | Drew 1-1 | Home | Layer Road | FL Division 3 |
| 53 | 02/05/1998 | Doncaster Rovers | Won 1-0 | Away | Belle Vue | FL Division 3 |
| 54 | 10/05/1998 | Barnet | Lost 0-1 | Away | Underhill | FL Div 3 Playoffs SF 1st Leg |
| 55 | 13/05/1998 | Barnet | Won 3-1 | Home | Layer Road | FL Div 3 Playoffs SF 2nd Leg |
| Colchester United Won 3-2 on aggregate | ||||||
| 56 | 23/05/1998 | Torquay United | Won 1-0 | Neutral | Wembley Stadium | FL Division 3 Playoff Final |
End of Season Review
| League Record | ||||||||
| Pos | Pld | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts |
| ♦▲4th | 46 | 21 | 11 | 14 | 72 | 60 | +12 | 74 |
| ♦▲Colchester United were Promoted to Football League Division 2 as Playoff Winners | ||||||||
| Click here for final League Standings | ||||||||
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Cup Record |
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| Competition | Round Reached | Knocked Out By |
| FA Cup | 2nd Round | Hereford United |
| Football League Cup | 1st Round | Luton Town |
| Football League Trophy | 1st Round | Leyton Orient |
Manager
Steve Wignall |
1996/97◄ Colchester United Results ►1998/99
COLCHESTER UNITED