The U's will entertain Nigel Clough's side at the JobServe Community Stadium next month following tonight's draw, screened on TNT Sports.

Mansfield are currently 11th in League One and progressed to the second round thanks to a 3-0 win over non-league side Macclesfield Town, at the weekend.

The last time the U's hosts the Stags at the JobServe Community Stadium was in September 2023 in League Two, with the game ending in a 1-1 draw.

🏆 Colchester United will host League One Mansfield Town in the FA Cup Second Round. This tie is due to be played at the JobServe Community Stadium on Saturday 5th December ⤵️ ✍️ https://t.co/obgJggZuct #ColU #FACup https://t.co/tgxP6Vakyy

— Colchester United FC (@ColU_Official) November 9, 2026

The two clubs have met once before in the FA Cup.

They played in the first round in November 2024, with the original tie at Field Mill finishing 1-1 with Greg Halford on target for the U's, taking the game to a replay at Layer Road which Phil Parkinson's side won, 4-1.

Colchester are preparing to play in the FA Cup second round for the first time since 2021 after they beat non-league outfit Worcester City 1-0 , on Saturday.

Jaden Williams’ well-taken effort proved enough to earn the U's FA Cup progress at the JobServe Community Stadium.

🏆 We’ve been drawn away to Colchester United in the second round of the Emirates FA Cup. 📅 The tie will be played around the weekend of Saturday 05 December. #Stags 🟡🔵 https://t.co/zaNXiXsFD7

— Mansfield Town FC (@mansfieldtownfc) November 9, 2026

The FA Cup second-round ties will be played around the weekend of Saturday, December 5 and 6.