The game will be played on Tuesday 4 January, kick off 7.45pm, meaning that the sides will meet twice in the space of six days with Colchester already due to visit the VBS the previous Wednesday for a Sky Bet League Two game.

Ticket arrangements and admission prices for the Papa John’s Trophy game will be announced when finalised. Tickets for the League Two clash are available here for Sutton supporters and here for Colchester supporters.