Tussle - Colchester United's Marc Tierney takes on Aston Villa winger Marc Albrighton during the friendly between the two sides, in 2009.
Colchester United's home Carabao Cup first-round tie against Aston Villa has been chosen for live television coverage.
The U's will host the Championship side at the Weston Homes Community Stadium on Wednesday, August 9 (kick-off 7.45pm), after it was selected to be shown live by Sky Sports.
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