The 2022-23 campaign was a tumultuous season of survival for Colchester United as The U's finished a difficult 20th in League Two, narrowly avoiding a drop into the non-league pyramid. The year was defined by deep inconsistency and an unprecedented managerial turmoil, which saw the club employ three different head coaches. Despite the constant turbulence, academy product Noah Chilvers emerged as the leading light, topping the scoring charts with 9 crucial league goals in a campaign built on sheer grit. This hard-fought year remains a key chapter in the club’s recent history of enduring challenges to maintain their professional status.