Colchester United v Coventry City, 03 April 1953
| Score | 1-0 to Coventry City |
| Competition | Division Three (South) |
| Attendance | 10,618 |
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John Quinney made his debut after moving from Modern Machines in November 1949 Brinley Thomas made his debut after moving from Longford Rovers in September 1950.
Goals:
| Eddy Brown |
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Starting lineup:
Reg Matthews
Goalkeeper
Roy Kirk
Defender
Lol Harvey
Full back
John Quinney
Full back
Martin McDonnell
Centre half
Noel Simpson
Wing half
Jimmy Hill
Outside Left
Eddy Brown
Centre forward
Bryn Thomas
Centre forward
Peter Hill
Inside forward
Don Dorman
Inside Forward/Wing half