History of the Tranmere Rovers v Colchester United fixture
Tranmere Rovers prepare to entertain Colchester United at Prenton Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 27 games played, Rovers have recorded 11 wins, and Colchester United have come away with 6 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Prenton Park was just last season, in September 2012, as they swept to an impressive 4-0 win in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 23 Feb | Colchester U. | 1 - 5 | Tranmere Rvs. | League One |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 01 Sep | Tranmere Rvs. | 4-0 | Colchester U. | League One |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 28 Apr | Colchester U. | 4 - 2 | Tranmere Rvs. | League One |
| 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 |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Tranmere Rovers have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. While Rovers have scored 7, a worringly large 14 have been leaked at the other end.
Colchester United's away form is none too clever either, losing just 1 from the last six, but amazingly drawing the other 5. The U's's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.
Tranmere Rovers are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 17 points from 18 matches.
Colchester United see themselves just below half way in the Skybet League One, showing a record of 21 points from their 18 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tranmere Rovers | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 9 |
| Colchester United | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its been a distinctly poor show from Tranmere Rovers at home in recent games, and, though we cannot see a run starting here, we do think the Rovers will at least gain a draw. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Tranmere Rovers | Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Colchester United | Previous 3 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 8 away matches. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here