<page_title> 1996–97 Colchester United F.C. season </page_title> <section_title> Football League Trophy </section_title> <table> <cell> 20 April 1997 Final </cell> <cell> Colchester United </cell> <cell> 0–0 (a.e.t.) (3–4 p) </cell> <cell> Carlisle United </cell> <cell> Stadium: Wembley Stadium Attendance: 45,077 Referee: J Kirkby </cell> </table>
In the final with 45,077 attendants, the match between Colchester United and Carlisle United was a goalless tie which went on to extra time.