The Facts
- A competitive mid-table side looks to challenge an upper-table opponent (ranked 13th and 4th in the Promotion ~ League Two PlayoffsSemi~finals)).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Colchester won 3.
- The recent form of both competitors has been marked by mixed results.
- A closely fought contest is anticipated, with Colchester holding a narrow advantage.
- Confirmed absences for Colchester: Perry B. (Inactive).
- Confirmed absences for Cheltenham: Onukwuli F. (Inactive).
- Doubtful / questionable for Colchester: Bishop T. (Inactive) Leake J. (Inactive).
- In the last 16 head-to-head meetings, Colchester has recorded 7 wins, 2 draws, and 7 losses, with a goal aggregate of 25:20 (averaging 1.6:1.3 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Colchester against this opponent, the record stands at 3 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses, with 9:8 goals (averaging 1.3:1.1 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Barnet | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 17:10 | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Cheltenham | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16:12 | 4 | 15 |
| 3 | Bristol Rovers | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 13:11 | 2 | 15 |
| 4 | York City | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16:10 | 6 | 14 |
| 5 | Walsall | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 11:5 | 6 | 14 |
| 6 | Grimsby | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12:8 | 4 | 13 |
| 7 | Salford | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 12:10 | 2 | 13 |
| 8 | Gillingham | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11:9 | 2 | 12 |
| 9 | Crewe | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 8:6 | 2 | 12 |
| 10 | Tranmere | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 10:8 | 2 | 11 |
| 11 | Chesterfield | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11:10 | 1 | 11 |
| 12 | Swindon | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9:12 | -3 | 11 |
| 13 | Rotherham | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 11:11 | 0 | 10 |
| 14 | Fleetwood | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9:9 | 0 | 10 |
| 15 | Colchester | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10:12 | -2 | 10 |
| 16 | Rochdale | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9:11 | -2 | 10 |
| 17 | Newport | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12:12 | 0 | 9 |
| 18 | Shrewsbury | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7:13 | -6 | 8 |
| 19 | Accrington | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 11:14 | -3 | 7 |
| 20 | Oldham | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9:13 | -4 | 7 |
| 21 | Exeter | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4:6 | -2 | 6 |
| 22 | Northampton | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3:6 | -3 | 6 |
| 23 | Port Vale | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3:9 | -6 | 5 |
| 24 | Crawley | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6:13 | -7 | 4 |
Promotion ~ League One
Promotion ~ League Two (Play Offs: Semi~finals)
Relegation ~ National League
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