Home shirt as worn in Colchester United's 69th season in their history and third successive season in the third tier of English football, League One. Alongside competing in the League One, the club also participated in the FA Cup, the League Cup and the Football League Trophy. Manager Ward led the team to a credible tenth position league finish, nine points away from the play-offs while reaching the third round of the FA Cup where they were beaten by Swansea City.