<page_title> 1950–51 Colchester United F.C. season </page_title> <section_title> Player debuts </section_title> <table> <cell> 19 August 1950 <col_header> Date </col_header> </cell> <cell> Gillingham <col_header> Opponent </col_header> </cell> <cell> Priestfield Stadium <col_header> Ground </col_header> </cell> </table>
Colchester's first game in the Football League was against Gillingham at Priestfield Stadium on August 19, 1950.