Colchester United Ladies Football Club was an English ladies football team based in Colchester, Essex, and affiliated to Colchester United FC. In 2013, the club folded.
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
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
External links Colchester United F.C. official web site Colchester United FC Women's Team Back After 10-Year Absence Broad Lane Sports Ground