Colchester
3/10Wins
1.7Goals / game
1.3Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At home, 3 wins from 10 available matches.
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League TwoMatchweek 3THE MATCH CENTREColchester vs Rochdale match centre
Full time
1:0
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
J. Williams87′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
ColchesterRochdale
1.290Expected goals · API-Football1.200
5Shots on target4
11Total Shots11
49%Ball Possession51%
5Corner Kicks3
10Fouls15
1Yellow Cards2
—Red Cards—
4Goalkeeper Saves4
374Total passes397
289Passes accurate298
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Colchester 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Rochdale 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Rochdale
1/10Wins
1.3Goals / game
2.1Conceded / game
Keep in view: 5 losses in that sample. At away venues, 3 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Rochdale’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Colchester
10 matchesResults3 wins · 3 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game1.7
Goals conceded per game1.3
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored4 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
OldhamHome · League Two2–1Accrington STAway · League Two2–2SouthamptonHome · League Cup0–2StevenageAway · Friendlies Clubs0–1CharltonHome · Friendlies Clubs0–2West Ham United U21Home · Friendlies Clubs2–2PeterboroughHome · Friendlies Clubs2–3Harlow TownAway · Friendlies Clubs5–0Heybridge SwiftsAway · Friendlies Clubs4–0NorwichAway · Friendlies Clubs0–0
Rochdale
10 matchesResults1 wins · 4 draws · 5 losses
Goals scored per game1.3
Goals conceded per game2.1
Games with 3+ goals7 of 10
Both teams scored7 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Crawley TownHome · League Two1–2Newport CountyAway · League Two0–3BradfordAway · League Cup0–2TranmereAway · League Cup2–2FC Halifax TownHome · Friendlies Clubs2–3Farnham TownHome · Friendlies Clubs2–2Al-Rayyan SCHome · Friendlies Clubs3–3United of ManchesterAway · Friendlies Clubs0–2YorkHome · National League1–1BraintreeAway · National League2–1
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Colchester at home with Rochdale away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 06:48 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
League Two · 2026/27 · all league matches
ColchesterRochdale
7Matches played7
9Points earned7
2Wins2
1.1Goals scored / match1.0
1.4Goals conceded / match1.4
1Clean sheets3
1Failed to score3
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Colchester at home with Rochdale away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Colchester
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Danny Cowley
- 22
T. Lo-TutalaG - 30
K. Vincent-YoungD - 5
J. TuckerD - 20
S. RaggettD - 3
E. IandoloD - 12
M. SesayM - 2
R. HuntM - 27
O. ThornM - 10
J. PayneM - 7
H. AndersonM - 9
B. IhionvienF
Substitutes (7)
1 · T. Smith
24 · F. Terry
6 · P. Digby
44 · S. Kuffour
17 · J. Williams
11 · L. Chiwome
39 · K. Connolly
Rochdale
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Ian Watson
- 1
N. RammingG - 22
D. MossD - 26
S. SherringD - 6
E. Ebanks-LandellD - 3
K. WilsonD - 17
B. AdeekoM - 8
H. GilmourM - 21
K. TaylorM - 4
R. EastM - 11
Z. Silcott-DuberryM - 39
D. BrownF
Substitutes (7)
20 · S. Waller
13 · T. Adebayo-Rowling
14 · E. Francis
19 · L. Hannant
40 · I. Henderson
9 · E. Dieseruvwe
18 · J. Smith
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Colchester
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thimothee Lo-Tutala | 90 | 7.3 | — | 0 | — | 39 | — |
| Kane Vincent-Young | 90 | 7.3 | — | 1 | — | 31 | — |
| Jack Tucker | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 47 | — |
| Sean Raggett | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 47 | — |
| Ellis Iandolo | 90 | 7.5 | — | 0 | — | 39 | — |
| Moses Sesay | 74 | 7.3 | — | 0 | — | 24 | 2 |
| Rob Hunt | 85 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 35 | — |
| Oscar Thorn | 57 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 6 | — |
| Jack Payne | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 2 | 48 | 1 |
| Harry Anderson | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 18 | 2 |
| Bradley Ihionvien | 57 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 7 | — |
| Leon Chiwome | 33 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 9 | 2 |
| Jaden Williams | 33 | 7.9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | — |
| Frankie Terry | 16 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 10 | — |
| Kien Connolly | 11 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 4 | — |
| Tom Smith | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Samuel Kuffour | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Paul Digby | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Rochdale
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nils Ramming | 90 | 7.3 | — | 0 | — | 46 | — |
| Daniel Moss | 90 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 30 | 3 |
| Sam Sherring | 90 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 58 | 1 |
| Ethan Ebanks-Landell | 90 | 7.5 | — | 0 | — | 61 | 5 |
| Kaiden Wilson | 90 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 43 | 1 |
| Babajide Adeeko | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 46 | — |
| Harvey Gilmour | 79 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 30 | 2 |
| Kane Taylor | 79 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 2 | 17 | — |
| Ryan East | 88 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 19 | 1 |
| Zain Silcott-Duberry | 69 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 13 | 1 |
| Dajaune Brown | 90 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 14 | — |
| Luke Hanannt | 21 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Jonny Smith | 11 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 7 | — |
| Edward Francis | 11 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 6 | — |
| Emmanuel Dieseruvwe | 8 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 3 | — |
| Sam Waller | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tobi Adebayo-Rowling | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ian Henderson | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗League Two table
Current standings · League Two. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barnet | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 15 | WWDDD |
| 2 |  Cheltenham | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 15 | WDWDW |
| 3 |  Bristol Rovers | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 15 | WLLWW |
| 4 |  York | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 14 | WLWDL |
| 5 |  Walsall | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 14 | DWDDD |
| 6 |  Grimsby | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 13 | LWWDD |
| 7 |  Salford City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 13 | WWDWW |
| 8 |  Gillingham | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 12 | LWWWD |
| 9 |  Crewe | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 | DDDDD |
| 10 |  Tranmere | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 11 | DDLWD |
| 11 |  Chesterfield | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 11 | LWWDD |
| 12 |  Swindon Town | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 11 | DLLWW |
| 13 |  Rotherham | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 10 | DWDLD |
| 14 |  Fleetwood Town | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 10 | LLDWD |
| 15 | Colchester | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 10 | DDDLL |
| 16 | Rochdale | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 10 | WWDLW |
| 17 |  Newport County | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 9 | WDDLL |
| 18 |  Shrewsbury | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 8 | DDWLL |
| 19 |  Accrington ST | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 14 | -3 | 7 | DDLWD |
| 20 |  Oldham | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 13 | -4 | 7 | LLLLD |
| 21 |  Exeter City | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 6 | LDLDD |
| 22 |  Northampton | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 6 | LLWDD |
| 23 |  Port Vale | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 5 | LWLLD |
| 24 |  Crawley Town | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 13 | -7 | 4 | LLLDL |
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