<page_title> 1988–89 Colchester United F.C. season </page_title> <section_title> League Cup </section_title> <table> <cell> Northampton Town </cell> <cell> 5–0 </cell> <cell> Colchester United </cell> </table>
Colchester United were defeated by a 5–0 thrashing at Northampton Town in the League Cup.