History of the Colchester United v Tranmere Rovers fixture
Tranmere Rovers face a trip to Colchester United at Community Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 25 games played, Rovers have recorded 7 wins, and Colchester United have come away with 10 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Community Stadium was just last season, in September 2010, with Colchester United running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 05 Nov | Tranmere Rvs. | 0 - 0 | Colchester U. | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 19 Mar | Tranmere Rvs. | 1 - 0 | Colchester U. | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 25 Sep | Colchester U. | 3-1 | Tranmere Rvs. | League One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 24 Apr | Colchester U. | 1 - 1 | Tranmere Rvs. | League One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 26 Sep | Tranmere Rvs. | 1 - 1 | Colchester U. | League One |
| 2008/2009 | Tue 10 Feb | Colchester U. | 0 - 1 | Tranmere Rvs. | League One |
| 2008/2009 | Fri 26 Sep | Tranmere Rvs. | 3 - 4 | Colchester U. | League One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Colchester United remain unbeaten in their last six home games, though five of those have been draws. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the U's in those games, with 5 conceded.
Tranmere Rovers have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Rovers have hit 4 goals, 7 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Colchester United's 56 points from 44 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.
Tranmere Rovers's 55 points from 44 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester United | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 4 |
| Tranmere Rovers | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
The away form of the Rovers has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Colchester United. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Colchester United | Drawn last 5 games at home. Failed to win in previous 5 home matches. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 11 most recent games. |
| Tranmere Rovers | 5 games since last away draw. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here