2015–16 Colchester United F.C. season
The 2015–16 season was Colchester United's 79th season in their history and their eighth consecutive season in League One, the third tier of English football. Along with competing in League One, the club will also participate in the FA Cup, League Cup and Football League Trophy. The club suffered relegation to League Two, the fourth tier of English football, for the first time in 18-years after finishing the season in 23rd position and in the relegation zone. Colchester made an early exit in the League Cup at the hands of Reading, while they made the fourth round of the FA Cup for the first time in ten years but were defeated by Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur 4–1.
Richard Brindley became Tony Humes' first signing of the summer on 2 June, joining from Rotherham United following his release.
Darren Ambrose made a goalscoring debut for Colchester during their 2–2 opening day draw with Blackpool.
Tony Humes brought in former Burnley striker Marvin Sordell on a free transfer on 10 September.
George Moncur's performances throughout September earned him the PFA Fan's Player of the Month award.
Colchester United Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Colchester, Essex, England. The team competes in EFL League Two, the fourth level of the English football league system.
Former Colchester United manager Roy McDonough, who guided the club to the Conference title in 1992.
Layer Road
Colchester Community Stadium
Greg Halford, who was sold to Reading for £2.5 million in 2007.
