Town’s U18s host Sheffield United at Playford Road behind closed doors on Saturday morning.
Adem Atay’s side dropped to third in Professional Development League Two South earlier in the week following Colchester’s 5-1 victory over runaway leaders Charlton, however, the Blues have a game in hand on the U’s, who they beat 5-4 away at Florence Park last weekend. The Blades are currently top of PDL2 North.
Meanwhile, keeper Lewis Ridd has been offered a professional contract by Town. The 17-year-old has been away with the Wales U18s squad during the international break and won two caps in friendlies against Finland, one from the start and one as a sub.