2018–19 Colchester United F.C. season
EFL Trophy
On 13 July 2018, the draw for the first round of the EFL Trophy took place. Colchester were in Group B with Essex derby rivals Southend United and former U's manager Joe Dunne's Cambridge United.

2018–19 Colchester United F.C. season

Section Title: EFL Trophy
Table Section Text: On 13 July 2018, the draw for the first round of the EFL Trophy took place. Colchester were in Group B with Essex derby rivals Southend United and former U's manager Joe Dunne's Cambridge United.

4 September 2018 Group stage	Colchester United	0–2	Southampton U21	Colchester

19:45 BST	Report	Barnes 26' Obafemi 90+4'	Stadium: Colchester Community Stadium Attendance: 532

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Southampton made a second goal in the fourth minute of added time in front of an attendance of just 532 viewers at the Community Stadium.

final_sentence: Southampton made a second goal in the fourth minute of added time in front of an attendance of just 532 viewers at the Community Stadium.