This match features two teams living in the basement of the Professional Development League, Colchester U23 holding 10th place and Bristol City U23 lying 8th. A good chance for both teams to improve their position.
Colchester U23 and Bristol City U23 should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.
Colchester U23 form and stats
The story so far in the Professional Development League for Colchester U23, who have the most conceded goals (49) in Professional Development League, at their home stadium (JobServe Community Stadium) is 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats. Their last two home games have resulted in two points, meaning they were both draws.
Colchester U23 faced defeat in their previous match, away at Crystal Palace U23 (1-5). Preceding that game was the home draw versus Coventry U23 that ended 4-4.
As you see from the result above, Colchester U23 suffered greatly in their last game. Thankfully the team has a new chance to prove themselves in this one.
The Colchester U23 fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 19 goals in 10 league matches. Goals are flowing in at the wrong end for Colchester U23 with 23 goals conceded in these matches.
Bristol City U23 form and stats
There's been little loot from Bristol City U23's travels as they have only collected 11 points from 11 away games in the Professional Development League. Bristol City U23 only have 3 wins to counter their 6 defeats and 2 draws.
Bristol City U23 are the visiting side once again, their previous game being the 2-2 draw at Queens Park Rangers U23 (placed 6th). It was a defeat before that one as the away game against Coventry U23 wasn't a success with a 1-2 loss.
Bristol City U23 have scored 13 goals on their travels this season, from 11 away games in the league. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Bristol City U23 have conceded 18 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
The dueling parties have met before this season: Bristol City U23 - Colchester U23 2-3. Last five meetings between the teams: Colchester U23 won four, Bristol City U23 won one and zero draws. five games with over 2,5 goals, zero matches with two goals or less.Colchester U23 missing players
Bristol City U23 missing players
| Colchester U23 | Bristol City U23 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 20 | 10 | 1 | Played | P | 2 | 11 | 20 |
| 4 | 3 | 0 | Won | W | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 4 | 3 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 12 | 4 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 6 | 10 |
| 29 | 19 | 2 | Scored | S | 3 | 13 | 27 |
| 49 | 23 | 2 | Conceded | C | 1 | 18 | 39 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 91% | 95% |
| 95% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 82% | 80% |
| 80% | 90% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 64% | 70% |
| 65% | 70% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 27% | 50% |
| 30% | 30% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 18% | 25% |
| 80% | 80% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 55% | 60% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 18% | 20% |
| 20% | 20% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 36% | 25% |
| 5.3 | 5.8 | 7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 8 | 4.5 | 4 |
| 3.5 | 3.6 | 5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6.5 | 5.7 | 5.4 |
| 1.5 | 2 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0.5 | 0.9 | 1.1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 191 | 95 | 6 | Total Shots | T S | 21 | 87 | 189 |
| 72 | 39 | 3 | Shots on Target | S O | 6 | 33 | 84 |
| 40% | 49% | 67% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 39% | 32% |
- All of Colchester U23's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Colchester U23 has the fewest clean sheets (0)
- Colchester U23 has the most conceded goals (23) at home
- Colchester U23 has the most conceded goals (49)
- Colchester U23 has the most conceded goals in the first half (23)
- Colchester U23 has the most conceded goals in the second half (23)
- Colchester U23 has the the worst goal difference (-20)
- Colchester U23 have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their matches.
- Colchester U23 have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Colchester U23 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Colchester U23 is in the worst form (0-2-4)
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Watford U23 | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 49 | 37 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 24 | 20 | 12 | 38 |
| 2 | Coventry U23 | 21 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 33 | 28 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 15 | 5 | 38 |
| 3 | Millwall U23 | 20 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 22 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 37 |
| 4 | Cardiff U23 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 31 | 35 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 25 | -4 | 31 |
| 5 | Charlton U23 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 39 | 32 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 26 | 22 | 7 | 30 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers U23 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 40 | 35 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 24 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 15 | 5 | 29 |
| 7 | Ipswich U23 | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 30 | 35 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 18 | -5 | 22 |
| 8 | Bristol City U23 | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 27 | 39 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 21 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 18 | -12 | 22 |
| 9 | Crystal Palace U23 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 27 | 35 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 16 | -8 | 16 |
| 10 | Colchester U23 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 29 | 49 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 23 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 26 | -20 | 16 |