Colchester United L.F.C.

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.

In May 2023, Colchester United Football in the Community 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 July 6th. The founding of Colchester United W.F.C. was confirmed at CUFC's Annual Open Day held at the Colchester Community Stadium on Sunday 16th July.

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

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

• Colchester United F.C. official web site
• Colchester United FC Women's Team Back After 10-Year Absence
• Broad Lane Sports Ground