<page_title> 1952–53 Colchester United F.C. season </page_title> <section_title> Matches </section_title> <table> <cell> 23 August 1952 1 </cell> <cell> 0–0 </cell> <cell> Ipswich Town </cell> <cell> Stadium: Layer Road Attendance: 14,674 Referee: W. Clapton <col_header> Colchester </col_header> </cell> </table>
The season began with a Layer Road crowd of 14,674 witnessing a 0–0 draw with Ipswich Town.