COLCHESTER United have been handed a trip to Championship side Cardiff City in the third round of the FA Cup.

The sides will do battle on the weekend of Saturday, January 3.

Tony Humes’ Colchester booked their place in the draw – which has just made on BBC TV, live from Hull – following yesterday’s 1-0 victory at home to Peterborough United.

For more U’s news, see tomorrow’s Daily Gazette.