COLCHESTER United will host Ipswich Town in a friendly this summer.

The U's game against Town has become a regular pre-season encounter at the Weston Homes Community Stadium, over recent years.

And the East Anglian neighbours will meet again on July 20, kick-off 7.45pm.

The U's will also travel to play Maldon and Tiptree on July 9 (3pm) and National League South side Chelmsford City on July 23 (3pm kick-off).

Colchester are expected to announce more friendlies before the new League Two season starts, on August 6.