1945–46 Colchester United F.C. season
| 1945–46 season | ||
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| Chairman | Bill Allen | |
| Manager | Syd Fieldus (until April 1946) | |
| Stadium | Layer Road | |
| Southern League | 8th | |
| FA Cup | 4th Qualifying Round (eliminated by Wisbech Town) | |
| Top goalscorer | League: Chris Harman (4) All: Bob Hodgson (5) | |
| Highest home attendance | 5,206 v Chelmsford City, 1 September 1945 | |
| Lowest home attendance | 2,665 v Swindon Town Reserves, 23 February 1946 | |
| Average home league attendance | 3,858 | |
| Biggest win | 5–0 v Barry Town, 9 February 1946 | |
| Biggest defeat | 0–8 v Yeovil & Petters United, 22 September 1945; v Bath City, 2 February 1946 | |
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The 1945–46 season was Colchester United's fourth season in their history and their fourth in the Southern League. It was also their first since the end of World War II hostilities. Alongside competing in the Southern League, the club also participated in the FA Cup and Southern League Cup. Relying heavily on guest appearances of players from other clubs, Colchester United finished in 8th position in the Southern League, with a total of 81 different players registering appearances over the course of the season.