Cheltenham Town vs Colchester H2H Stats, Lineups and Live Stream

Preview

Cheltenham Town took on Colchester in the League Two of England on March 8. The match concluded with Colchester defeating Cheltenham Town 0-1.

The game shifted on the 69th minute when Harry Anderson converted the chance, putting Colchester in front and eventually securing the win.

2 months after their last meeting in EFL Trophy, all eyes turn to the pitch as Cheltenham Town and Colchester renew their battle. In their last encounter, Cheltenham Town secured a 2-1 win. Following a recent loss to Bradford on March 4, Cheltenham Town aim to regroup and turn things around in this upcoming clash, while still searching for their first win in four matches. If they aim to regain control of matches, defensive adjustments will be necessary, given that they've had trouble holding their opponents at bay, conceding goals in their last three matches in a row.

Colchester, in comparison, enter the match on a positive note, having secured two victories in a row against Chesterfield and Milton Keynes Dons in their last two outings, extending their unbeaten streak to ten matches.

This League Two match offers a platform for Cheltenham Town and Colchester’s goal-scorers to step up and leave their mark on the contest. Ethon Archer and Joel Colwill have been pivotal for Cheltenham Town’s attack, under the tactical direction of Michael Flynn, combining to deliver important goals and assists. Miller has already scored seven goals in League Two this season, with Archer leading their creative tally in the league with seven assists. Cheltenham Town’s offense has also been strengthened by Jordan Thomas, Luke Young and Matty Taylor, who have provided crucial contributions in the final third.

Meanwhile, Colchester’s Jack Payne and Samson Tovide have played important roles in ensuring their attack, carefully orchestrated by Danny Cowley, remains effective. With nine goals in League Two, Taylor is Colchester’s top scorer in the league, as Payne continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with ten assists. Supporting them are Owura Edwards, Oscar Thorn and Ben Goodliffe, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to Colchester’s attack.

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Head-to-head

The teams have met five times since February 2020. Cheltenham Town have four victories, while the remaining match ended in draw. Their most recent clash took place on January 14, 2025, with Cheltenham Town winning 2-1. In total, Cheltenham Town have managed seven goals in these five meetings, compared to Colchester's two. So, overall, Cheltenham Town have the edge in head-to-head matches against Colchester in their recent history.

In League Two, Cheltenham Town have played 45 matches, winning sixteen, drawing twelve and losing seventeen, scoring 60 goals, averaging 1.33 per match, while conceding 67, an average of 1.49 per match. Colchester have played 45 matches in League Two, with sixteen wins, eighteen draws, and eleven losses this season, scoring 52 goals, averaging 1.16 per match, while conceding 47, an average of 1.04 per match.

Cheltenham Town's most recent outing ended in a loss against Bradford, while Colchester are currently on a run of two straight wins, having won Chesterfield and Milton Keynes Dons in their last two matches. Overall, Cheltenham Town have won eight of their last twenty matches, losing six and drawing six, while over their most recent twenty games, Colchester have claimed nine victories, suffered three defeats, and drawn eight times.

  • Colchester have gone 10 consecutive matches without a defeat.
  • Cheltenham Town have gone 6 consecutive home matches without a defeat.
  • Cheltenham Town have failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous 3 matches.
  • Colchester's last 3 away matches had 2 or less goals.

Cheltenham Town: last matches

MatchBradford 3:0 Cheltenham Town, March 4Cheltenham Town 1:1 Grimsby, March 1Cheltenham Town 2:2 Walsall, February 25Newport 0:3 Cheltenham Town, February 22Cheltenham Town 3:2 Barrow, February 15Fleetwood Town 2:0 Cheltenham Town, February 8Peterborough United 3:2 Cheltenham Town, February 5Cheltenham Town 1:0 Chesterfield, February 1Accrington Stanley 0:0 Cheltenham Town, January 28Cheltenham Town 2:1 Salford City, January 25
OutcomeLDDWWLLWDW
Over 2.5+-+++-+--+
Under 2.5-+---+-++-
Clean sheet---+---++-
Failed to score+----+--+-
Conceded+++-+++--+
Conceded two+-+-+++---

Colchester: last matches

MatchColchester 1:0 Chesterfield, March 4Milton Keynes Dons 0:1 Colchester, March 1Colchester 1:1 Wimbledon, February 22Notts County 1:1 Colchester, February 18Carlisle 0:0 Colchester, February 15Colchester 2:1 Walsall, February 8Tranmere Rovers 1:3 Colchester, February 1Colchester 1:0 Morecambe, January 25Harrogate Town 0:0 Colchester, January 21Bromley 0:1 Colchester, January 18
OutcomeWWDDDWWWDW
Over 2.5-----++---
Under 2.5+++++--+++
Clean sheet++--+--+++
Failed to score----+---+-
Conceded--++-++---
Conceded two----------

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Cheltenham Town - Colchester in real time.

Cheltenham Town kicked off the game with Joe Day, Valintino Adedokun, Thomas Bradbury, Sam Stubbs, Arkell Jude-Boyd who got substituted by Darragh Power on the 20th minute, Luke Young who got substituted by Matty Taylor on the 66th minute, Liam Kinsella, Ethan Williams who got substituted by Timothee Dieng on the 61st minute, Ethon Archer, Jordan Thomas and George Miller who got substituted by Ashley Hay on the 61st minute as starters, with Mamadou Diallo, Darragh Power, Ibrahim Bakare, Timothee Dieng, Liam Dulson, Matty Taylor and Ashley Hay on the bench.

Colchester's starting eleven were Matt Macey, Ellis Iandolo, Tom Flanagan, Jack Tucker, Mandela Egbo, Jamie Mcdonnell, Owura Edwards who got substituted by Arthur Read on the 81st minute, Jack Payne who got substituted by Rob Hunt on the 90th minute, John-Kymani Gordon who got substituted by Harry Anderson on the 66th minute, Samson Tovide who got substituted by Tyreece Simpson on the 66th minute and Lyle Taylor who got substituted by Oscar Thorn on the 81st minute, with Tom Smith, Rob Hunt, Harry Anderson, Oscar Thorn, Arthur Read, Ken Aboh and Tyreece Simpson on the bench.

Live Streaming

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Live Standings

As always, England League Two's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Cheltenham Town occupy 15th spot with 60 points in 45 matches, while Colchester are currently 10th in the table with 66 points from 45 matches.

Stats

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  • Expected Goals: 0.41 - 0.71
  • Ball Possession: 46 - 54
  • Big Scoring Chances: 0 - 2
  • Total Attempts: 12 - 10
  • Shots On Target: 4 - 4
  • Blocked Shots: 5 - 4
  • Shots in the Box: 5 - 5
  • Shots from Outside the Box: 7 - 5
  • Woodwork Hits: 1 - 0
  • Fouls: 12 - 17
  • Corners: 2 - 3
  • Throw-Ins: 42 - 36
  • Saves: 3 - 4
  • Free Kicks: 17 - 12
  • Offsides: 3 - 0
  • Passes into Final Third: 99 - 123
  • Completed Passes in Final Third: 58 - 74
  • Touches in Opponent's Box: 12 - 20
  • Tackles: 19 - 14
  • Completed Tackles: 15 - 10
  • Total Crosses: 20 - 12
  • Successful Crosses: 4 - 3
  • Interceptions: 6 - 3
  • Clearances: 32 - 47

Referee showed the yellow card four times throughout the game. Jack Tucker, Timothee Dieng, Jamie Mcdonnell and Matt Macey were the ones to receive it.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Cheltenham Town and Colchester in real time. You can watch the goal by Harry Anderson as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Cheltenham Town - Colchester are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.

Timeline

  1. FT
    Full Time
    Match ends. Cheltenham Town 0, Colchester 1.
  2. 90 + 5'
    Matt Macey is shown the yellow card.
  3. 90'
    Substitution for Colchester. Rob Hunt replaces Jack Payne
  4. 81'
    Substitution for Colchester. Oscar Thorn replaces Lyle Taylor
  5. 81'
    Substitution for Colchester. Arthur Read replaces Owura Edwards
  6. 80'
    Jamie Mcdonnell is shown the yellow card.
  7. 71'
    Timothee Dieng is shown the yellow card.
  8. 69'
    0 - 1
    Harry Anderson scores for Colchester, assisted by Ellis Iandolo.
  9. 66'
    Substitution for Colchester. Tyreece Simpson replaces Samson Tovide
  10. 66'
    Substitution for Colchester. Harry Anderson replaces John-Kymani Gordon
  11. 66'
    Substitution for Cheltenham Town. Matty Taylor replaces Luke Young
  12. 61'
    Substitution for Cheltenham Town. Timothee Dieng replaces Ethan Williams
  13. 61'
    Substitution for Cheltenham Town. Ashley Hay replaces George Miller
  14. 52'
    Jack Tucker is shown the yellow card.
  15. 2T
    Kick-off
    Second half begins
  16. HT
    Half-Time - 0 : 0
    First half ends.
  17. 20'
    Substitution for Cheltenham Town. Darragh Power replaces Arkell Jude-Boyd
  18. 1T
    Kick-off
    First half begins