COLCHESTER United will start their League One campaign at Gillingham before hosting Port Vale in their first home game.
The opening day of the 2013-14 season will be an extra special one, for manager Joe Dunne.
Colchester United will play away at Gillingham on the opening day of the 2013-14 season, on August 3.
A main piece in the Colchester United jigsaw has been secured, with the capture of Jabo Ibehre on a long term contract.
Club stalwart John White has turned down the offer of a new contract, and so will be leaving Colchester United.
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