With the potential importance of the game and the small away end at Layer Road there was always going to be a lack of tickets for this match, particularly as it is the last game at the ground before Colchester move to a new stadium.
The news that permission has been given by both Colchester and the Football League to beam back this game will now allow many more people to see the crunch match. The East Stand will be open for the match with the usual matchday facilities available, and full match commentary.
The big screen is something which we have seen before for games such as the remarkable play-off semi final at Ninian Park and last seasons damp squib away to QPR.