Colchester U21 2-1 Preston North End U21 in the Premier League Cup, round 6.

Preston North End U21 won 1, drew 2 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (D–D–L–W–L), scoring 8 and conceding 15.

The two sides have met 2 times: Colchester U21 1 win, Preston North End U21 1, 0 draws.