A swift peek at the League Two table imply an edge to Exeter City when they visit Colchester United. But; let's play the match before select a winner!
- Colchester United have the fewest scored goals in the second half (4) in League Two
- Exeter City is in the best form (5-1-0) in League Two
There’s little time for restitution or working hard at the training pitch these days, with both teams having played their last game less than four days ago.
Colchester United form and stats
Colchester United's results here at JobServe Community Stadium in the League Two have been very modest with 2 victories, 2 draws and 4 defeats. When Colchester United hosts teams that live on the top of the table (like Leyton Orient, Newport County, Forest Green Rovers, Port Vale, Swindon Town, Northampton Town and Harrogate Town), they have won 1 of 2 matches!
The fans are hoping that Colchester will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 0-1 away loss in the League Two game against Stevenage (placed 21st). Sylvester Jasper, a striker, was the highest rated performer for the team in that game, earning a rating of 7.61 (out of 10). Jasper dribled past the opponent 2 of 2 times and had 28 successful passes (of 30 total).
0-0 away at Ipswich Town (after extra-time, 4-3 on penalties) before that.The match schedule is unforgiving for Colchester United as they have a new game in only three days, a League Two match thankfully also at home. Newport County are visiting.
Colchester have scored 6 league goals here from 8 matches, not a lot. It's worth mentioning that 4 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. Colchester United have conceded 10 in these home matches. It's worth mentioning that 5 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
Exeter City form and stats
3 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss. That’s the product of Exeter City playing as the away team in the League Two this season. In general it has been a productive period now for Exeter as they haven't lost any of their last 15 games.
Exeter had fun at their own home (JobServe Community Stadium) last time out, beating Carlisle United 2-1. Sam Nombe and Jake Caprice scored. World class coaching! That was the thoughts of manager M. Taylor when Jake Caprice scored the winning goal after coming on as a substitute in the 75th minute. Midfield player Jevani Brown was the top player of the team with a match rating of 7.51/10. Brown served one assist, hit six key passes, dribled past the opponent 1 of 2 times and had 39 successful passes (of 46 total).
A home win before that, celebrating 3-0 vs Bradford City (after extra-time).The schedule is very tough for Exeter now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A League Two game at Rochdale is waiting in only four days.
Exeter are not goal shy away from home in the league, finding the net 13 times in 8 away games so far. It's worth mentioning that 7 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. Exeter have conceded 9 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
As for the last ten games between these two teams, there's two Colchester victories, three draws and five Exeter City wins. Over/under statistics; six of these games ended with three goals or more, four matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  M. Jay 10 goals | S. Nombe 7 goals |   F. Sears 5 goals |
Colchester United missing players
Exeter City missing players
| Colchester United | Exeter City | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 16 | 8 | 2 | Played | P | 4 | 8 | 17 |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | Won | W | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 5 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| 7 | 4 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | 6 | 1 | Scored | S | 9 | 13 | 29 |
| 20 | 10 | 1 | Conceded | C | 3 | 9 | 17 |
| 88% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 75% | 88% | 82% |
| 62% | 62% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 88% | 82% |
| 31% | 25% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 75% | 62% | 65% |
| 12% | 12% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 75% | 38% | 35% |
| 6% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 6% |
| 44% | 50% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 62% | 65% |
| 19% | 12% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 25% | 29% |
| 50% | 38% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 25% | 24% |
| 4.5 | 5.1 | 5.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.2 |
| 5.4 | 5.2 | 6 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5 | 5.6 | 5.4 |
| 1.9 | 1.6 | 0.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.2 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 10.6 | 10.4 | 9.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11 | 10.8 | 11.9 |
| 2.9 | 3.1 | 3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 5.8 | 4.4 | 4.2 |
| 26% | 24% | 17% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 39% | 37% | 40% |
| 14.5 | 13.2 | 9 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 8.8 | 10.2 | 11.3 |
| 4 | 3.8 | 3.5 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 2.8 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
- Colchester United have the fewest scored goals in the second half (4) in League Two
- Colchester United haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Exeter City have scored more than double the goals of Colchester United.
- Exeter City is in the best form (5-1-0) in League Two
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Forest Green Rovers | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 30 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 5 | 16 | 34 |
| 2 | Exeter City | 17 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 29 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 32 |
| 3 | Port Vale | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 30 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 29 |
| 4 | Swindon Town | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 24 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 29 |
| 5 | Northampton Town | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 28 |
| 6 | Leyton Orient | 17 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 31 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 27 |
| 7 | Harrogate Town | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 30 | 23 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 26 |
| 8 | Newport County | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 26 |
| 9 | Sutton United | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 25 | 22 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 26 |
| 10 | Bradford City | 17 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 23 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 23 |
| 11 | Tranmere Rovers | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 23 |
| 12 | Hartlepool United | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 19 | 25 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 15 | -6 | 23 |
| 13 | Rochdale | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 21 | 21 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 0 | 22 |
| 14 | Bristol Rovers | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 21 | 26 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -5 | 22 |
| 15 | Walsall | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 22 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 9 | -2 | 21 |
| 16 | Salford City | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 20 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 19 | 22 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 10 | -3 | 20 |
| 18 | Crawley Town | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 12 | -7 | 20 |
| 19 | Barrow | 17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 20 | 21 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 9 | -1 | 19 |
| 20 | Colchester United | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | -8 | 17 |
| 21 | Stevenage | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 28 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 18 | -15 | 17 |
| 22 | Oldham Athletic | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 15 | 26 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 10 | -11 | 15 |
| 23 | Carlisle United | 17 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 26 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 19 | -14 | 13 |
| 24 | Scunthorpe United | 17 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 33 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 20 | -20 | 12 |