Tranmere Rovers vs Colchester H2H Stats, Lineups and Live Stream

Preview

Tranmere Rovers squared off with Colchester in the League Two of England action on April 6. The final score saw Colchester beat Tranmere Rovers 0-1.

The game shifted on the 75th minute when Jack Payne converted the chance, handing Colchester the advantage and eventually securing the win.

8 months after their last match in League Two, fans are eager for the showdown as Tranmere Rovers and Colchester renew their battle. In their last face-off, neither side could break the deadlock, ending in a 1-1 draw. On a difficult run, Tranmere Rovers approach this match following losses against Shrewsbury, Swindon Town and Harrogate Town, having failed to win in their last nine outings. Their recent form raises questions, resulting in zero goals over their last four games, adding weight to their need for an offensive breakthrough.

Colchester are heading into this match following a defeat to Oldham Athletic in the League Two on April 3, extending their winless streak to five games. Their defensive frailties have been apparent as they have been conceding goals for seven consecutive away matches now.

This League Two clash features attacking talents who have defined the campaigns of Tranmere Rovers and Colchester. Charlie Whitaker and Omari Patrick have been pivotal for Tranmere Rovers’s attack, under Pete Wild’s guidance, combining to deliver important goals and assists. Whitaker has already scored ten goals in League Two this season, with Patrick leading their creative tally in the league with five assists. Connor Jennings, Joe Ironside and Kristian Dennis have supported the attack well, combining for important goals and assists throughout the campaign.

Meanwhile, Colchester’s top finisher Jack Payne and Kyreece Lisbie have played important roles in ensuring their attack, carefully orchestrated by Danny Cowley, remains effective. Payne has emerged as Colchester’s leading scorer in League Two this season, netting eleven goals, while also excelling as their primary creator, registering six assists in the competition so far. Harry Anderson, Micah Mbick and Samson Tovide have made their presence felt as well, chipping in with decisive contributions in attack.

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Head-to-head

Since September 2023, the teams have clashed five times. Colchester have three victories, while the remaining matches ended in draws. Their most recent clash took place on August 2, 2025, finishing in a 1-1 draw. Tranmere Rovers have managed three goals in these five matches, while Colchester have scored ten in total. So, overall, Colchester have the edge in head-to-head matches against Tranmere Rovers in their recent history.

In League Two, Tranmere Rovers have played 44 matches, winning ten, drawing ten and losing 24, netting 53 goals (1.20 per match) and conceding 75 (1.70 per match). Colchester have played 44 matches in League Two, with seventeen wins, twelve draws, and fifteen losses this season, netting 58 goals (1.32 per match) and conceding 47 (1.07 per match).

Tranmere Rovers's recent form includes three consecutive losses, with defeats against Shrewsbury, Swindon Town and Harrogate Town in their last three matches, while Colchester played their last match against Oldham Athletic, which ended in a loss. Overall, Tranmere Rovers have won three of their last twenty matches, losing sixteen and drawing one, while over their most recent twenty games, Colchester have claimed seven victories, suffered eight defeats, and drawn five times.

AI Prediction

Before kickoff, our AI predicts the outcome of Tranmere Rovers vs Colchester, then keeps watching the game to update its outlook minute by minute.

Tranmere Rovers have gone 10 consecutive home matches without a draw.
Colchester have failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous 7 away matches.

Tranmere Rovers: Last matches

match	Shrewsbury 1:0 Tranmere Rovers, April 3	Tranmere Rovers 0:1 Swindon Town, March 21	Tranmere Rovers 0:3 Harrogate Town, March 17	Fleetwood Town 0:0 Tranmere Rovers, March 14	Tranmere Rovers 1:3 Oldham Athletic, March 7	Newport 3:1 Tranmere Rovers, March 3	Crewe 2:1 Tranmere Rovers, February 28	Notts County 5:0 Tranmere Rovers, February 21	Tranmere Rovers 0:1 Accrington Stanley, February 17	Tranmere Rovers 2:0 Crawley Town, February 14
Outcome	L	L	L	D	L	L	L	L	L	W
Over 2.5	-	-	+	-	+	+	+	+	-	-
Under 2.5	+	+	-	+	-	-	-	-	+	+
Clean sheet	-	-	-	+	-	-	-	-	-	+
Failed to score	+	+	+	+	-	-	-	+	+	-
Conceded	+	+	+	-	+	+	+	+	+	-
Conceded two	-	-	+	-	+	+	+	+	-	-

Colchester: Last matches

match	Colchester 1:3 Oldham Athletic, April 3	Colchester 1:1 Walsall, March 28	Bromley 1:0 Colchester, March 21	Milton Keynes Dons 1:0 Colchester, March 18	Colchester 0:0 Crawley Town, March 13	Newport 1:2 Colchester, March 7	Chesterfield 3:0 Colchester, March 3	Colchester 0:1 Salford City, February 28	Colchester 4:1 Barnet, February 21	Cambridge United 1:1 Colchester, February 17
Outcome	L	D	L	L	D	W	L	L	W	D
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 Tranmere Rovers - Colchester in real time.

Tranmere Rovers kicked off the game with Marko Marosi, Nathan Smith, William Tamen, Aaron McGowan, Patrick Brough, Lee OConnor who got substituted by Nohan Kenneh on the 83rd minute, Sam Finley who got substituted by Ryan Watson on the 76th minute, Jayden Joseph who got substituted by Charlie Whitaker on the 63rd minute, Omari Patrick, Zech Obiero who got substituted by Kristian Dennis on the 83rd minute and Joe Ironside who got substituted by Kaiyne Woolery on the 76th minute as starters, with Jack Barrett, Ethan Bristow, Charlie Whitaker, Nohan Kenneh, Kaiyne Woolery, Ryan Watson and Kristian Dennis on the bench.

Colchester's starting eleven were Matt Macey, Ellis Iandolo, Frankie Terry, Jack Tucker, Kane Vincent-Young who got substituted by Rob Hunt on the 46th minute, Teddy Bishop who got substituted by Finley Barbrook on the 54th minute, Arthur Read, Harry Anderson, Jack Payne who got substituted by Samuel Kuffour Jr. on the 90th minute, Kyreece Lisbie who got substituted by Owura Edwards on the 54th minute and Will Goodwin who got substituted by Jaden Williams on the 90th minute, with Harrison Chamberlain, Samuel Kuffour Jr., Rob Hunt, Owura Edwards, Romeo Akachukwu, Finley Barbrook and Jaden Williams 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. Tranmere Rovers hold 20th place with 40 points after 44 matches, while Colchester occupy 13th spot with 63 points in 44 matches.

Stats

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Expected Goals: 0.71 - 1.55
Ball Possession: 38 - 62
Big Scoring Chances: 1 - 2
Total Attempts: 17 - 16
Shots On Target: 6 - 5
Blocked Shots: 5 - 4
Shots in the Box: 10 - 13
Shots from Outside the Box: 7 - 3
Woodwork Hits: 0 - 1
Fouls: 13 - 8
Corners: 5 - 8
Throw-Ins: 28 - 30
Saves: 2 - 6
Free Kicks: 8 - 13
Offsides: 0 - 1
Passes into Final Third: 142 - 170
Completed Passes in Final Third: 76 - 102
Touches in Opponent's Box: 28 - 29
Tackles: 20 - 17
Completed Tackles: 15 - 11
Total Crosses: 27 - 13
Successful Crosses: 10 - 5
Interceptions: 10 - 5
Clearances: 32 - 37

Referee showed the yellow card twice throughout the game. Arthur Read and William Tamen were the ones to receive it.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Tranmere Rovers and Colchester in real time. You can watch the goal by Jack Payne 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 Tranmere Rovers - Colchester are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.