Colchester United have confirmed a home friendly with Ipswich Town on Wednesday, July 20 (7.45pm).

The two sides will once again meet at the Weston Homes Community Stadium ahead of the new season, with the U’s running out 3-2 winners during the two sides’ clash last summer.

In addition to the clash with Ipswich, Colchester, now managed by ex-Blue John McGreal, have also announced games with Maldon & Tiptree on Saturday, July 9 and at Chelmsford on Saturday, July 23.

Ipswich will once again face Shelbourne on July 9, with trips to Barnet (July 13) and Charlton (July 26) already pencilled in.