Colchester striker Lyle Taylor is seeking wins and cancer awareness. Taylor, who has scored three goals in six games, has dyed his hair pink for October.

What's the current situation?

Colchester are 12th in the League Two table with 66 points from 46 games, recent form WLLWW. Their last result was a 4-1 win against Cheltenham on 2026-05-02.

Why is Taylor raising awareness?

Taylor said the fight against cancer is "something close to my heart", with members of his family having previously been diagnosed.

What's next for Colchester?

Colchester have three home games this month, starting with Saturday's match against Carlisle United. Taylor began Tuesday's draw at Port Vale on the bench, with Tom Hopper recalled to the starting line-up.

StatValue
League standing12th in England League Two
Points66
Recent formWLLWW
Last resultCheltenham 1-4 Colchester (2026-05-02)