Colchester United L.F.C.
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.
Full name | Colchester United Ladies Football Club | ||
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Nickname(s) | The U's | ||
Founded | 1992 | ||
Dissolved | 2013 | ||
Ground | Broad Lane, Wivenhoe | ||
Capacity | 3,000 approx. | ||
Chairman | Unknown | ||
Manager | Steve Downey | ||
League | FA Women's Premier League Southern Division | ||
2011–12 | 2nd, FA Women's Premier League Southern Division | ||
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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.
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