Southampton v Colchester United, 23 September 1953
| Score | 2-1 to Southampton |
| Competition | Division Three (South) |
| Attendance | 14,842 |
View Southampton v Colchester United head to head
Derek Digby made his debut after moving from Exeter City this month.
Goals:
| Eric Day |
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| Henry Horton |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
John Christie
Full back
Billy Ellerington
Full back
Jack Gregory
Full back
Len Wilkins
Centre half
Stan Clements
Wing half
Henry Horton
Wing half
Alex Simpson
Outside right
Eric Day
Outside right
John Flood
Winger
Derek Digby
Inside forward
Roy Williams