Colchester face Bristol Rovers in the League Two of England on September 20. The match is set to start at 14:00 UTC.
As Colchester and Bristol Rovers are set to clash again, the memory of Colchester's 1-2 win in their EFL Trophy encounter from 3 years ago still lingers. Colchester prepare for their next challenge following a draw with Crewe today in the the League Two, stretching their unbeaten streak to three matches. They have an important match to navigate before facing Bristol Rovers though, taking on Accrington Stanley in League Two, and the result of this game could have a lasting impact on their mindset ahead of the Bristol Rovers game. With goals conceded across five consecutive matches, they face a chance to reset and refocus on defensive solidity.
Bristol Rovers enter the match on a positive note, having secured four victories in a row against Newport, Grimsby, Tottenham and Cambridge United in their last four outings, marking their 5th consecutive unbeaten match. Before facing Colchester, they will face Barrow in League Two, a match that could play a role in shaping their form and readiness for Colchester.
This League Two encounter highlights the attacking players who have stood out for Colchester and Bristol Rovers throughout the campaign, even in challenging moments. Colchester’s top finisher Kyreece Lisbie and Jack Tucker have played important roles in ensuring their attack, carefully orchestrated by Danny Cowley, remains effective. Lisbie leads Colchester’s scoring charts in League Two this season with three goals, while Tucker remains their top assist provider in the competition with one. Adding further support are Arthur Read, Samson Tovide and Oscar Thorn, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.
Meanwhile, Bristol Rovers’s offensive unit, with Darrell Clarke steering the side, has leaned on Ellis Harrison, their main scorer, and Luke Thomas, as they continue to drive the team’s attacking efforts forward. In League Two, Harrison has been Bristol Rovers’s standout scorer with two goals, while Kilgour has been their leading creator in the competition with one assist. Supporting them are Promise Omochere, Isaac Hutchinson and Macauley Southam-Hales, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to Bristol Rovers’s attack.
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The teams have met three times since October 2021. Out of the three matches, Bristol Rovers have won two, and the last game was a draw. The most recent match between them was on November 23, 2022, in the EFL Trophy of England, where Bristol Rovers secured a 1-2 victory. In total, Colchester have managed two goals in these three meetings, compared to Bristol Rovers's four. As things stand, Bristol Rovers have a superior head-to-head record against Colchester in their recent encounters.
Colchester have played six matches in League Two, with one win, three draws, and two losses this season, netting six goals (1.00 per match) and conceding seven (1.17 per match). In League Two, Bristol Rovers have played six matches, winning two, drawing one and losing three, netting four goals (0.67 per match) and conceding six (1.00 per match).
Colchester played their last match against Crewe, which ended in a draw, while Bristol Rovers's recent form includes four consecutive wins, with victories against Newport, Grimsby, Tottenham U21 and Cambridge United in their last four matches. Overall, in their last twenty matches, Colchester have recorded six wins, six losses, and eight draws, while Bristol Rovers have won eight of their last twenty matches, losing eleven and drawing one.
Match | Colchester 1:1 Crewe, Today | Wycombe Wanderers 1:2 Colchester, Tuesday | Barnet 1:1 Colchester, August 30 | Colchester 0:2 Barrow, August 23 | Colchester 1:2 Cambridge United, August 19 | Shrewsbury 0:2 Colchester, August 16 | Oxford United 1:0 Colchester, August 12 | Oldham Athletic 1:1 Colchester, August 9 | Colchester 1:1 Tranmere Rovers, August 2 | Braintree Town 1:1 Colchester, July 29 |
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Outcome | D | W | D | L | L | W | L | D | D | D |
Over 2.5 | - | + | - | - | + | - | - | - | - | - |
Under 2.5 | + | - | + | + | - | + | + | + | + | + |
Clean sheet | - | - | - | - | - | + | - | - | - | - |
Failed to score | - | - | - | + | - | - | + | - | - | - |
Conceded | + | + | + | + | + | - | + | + | + | + |
Conceded two | - | - | - | + | + | - | - | - | - | - |
Match | Newport 2:3 Bristol Rovers, Today | Grimsby 0:1 Bristol Rovers, August 30 | Bristol Rovers 4:4 Tottenham U-21, August 26 | Bristol Rovers 1:0 Cambridge United, August 23 | Bristol Rovers 0:0 Oldham Athletic, August 19 | Chesterfield 3:1 Bristol Rovers, August 16 | Bristol Rovers 0:2 Cambridge United, August 12 | Fleetwood Town 2:1 Bristol Rovers, August 9 | Bristol Rovers 0:1 Harrogate Town, August 2 | Oxford United 0:1 Bristol Rovers, July 26 |
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Outcome | W | W | W | W | D | L | L | L | L | W |
Over 2.5 | + | - | + | - | - | + | - | + | - | - |
Under 2.5 | - | + | - | + | + | - | + | - | + | + |
Clean sheet | - | + | - | + | + | - | - | - | - | + |
Failed to score | - | - | - | - | + | - | + | - | + | - |
Conceded | + | - | + | - | - | + | + | + | + | - |
Conceded two | + | - | + | - | - | + | + | + | - | - |
We are updating team formations and line-ups for Colchester - Bristol Rovers in real time. The teams starting line-ups are yet to be announced.
In their last outing, Colchester lined up with Matt Macey, Josh Powell, Tom Flanagan, Jack Tucker, Rob Hunt, Arthur Read, Teddy Bishop, Owura Edwards, Jack Payne, Harry Anderson and Samson Tovide.
Bristol Rovers's lineup in their latest match featured Brad Young, Macauley Southam-Hales, Kacper Lopata, Alfie Kilgour, Jack Sparkes, Kamil Conteh, Josh McEachran, Alfie Chang, Luke Thomas, Fabrizio Cavegn and Promise Omochere.
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As always, England League Two's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Colchester sit 17th with six points from six matches, while Bristol Rovers are currently 16th in the table with seven points from six matches.
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