Colchester
2/10Wins
0.9Goals / game
1.6Conceded / game
Keep in view: 5 losses in that sample. At home, 4 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Colchester’s results
League TwoMatchweek 7THE MATCH CENTREColchester vs Cheltenham match centre
Full time
1:1
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
Moses Sesay66′
Andreas Weimann78′ (pen)
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
Our model: Out of date · Calculated 19 Sep 09:52 UK.
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
ColchesterCheltenham
0.520Expected goals · API-Football1.810
2Shots on target2
8Total Shots12
49%Ball Possession51%
3Corner Kicks9
14Fouls13
3Yellow Cards4
1Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves1
369Total passes443
285Passes accurate363
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BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Colchester 0 reported
No absences returned for this team. This does not confirm a fully fit squad.
Cheltenham 0 reported
No absences returned for this team. This does not confirm a fully fit squad.
Fetched 18 Sep, 21:32 UK. This report is more than six hours old. 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.
Cheltenham
4/10Wins
1.8Goals / game
1.9Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At away venues, 4 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Cheltenham’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 matchesResults2 wins · 3 draws · 5 losses
Goals scored per game0.9
Goals conceded per game1.6
Games with 3+ goals4 of 10
Both teams scored5 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
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Cheltenham
10 matchesResults4 wins · 2 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game1.8
Goals conceded per game1.9
Games with 3+ goals9 of 10
Both teams scored8 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Crawley TownAway · League Two3–1GrimsbyHome · League Two2–2YorkHome · League Two3–2BarnetAway · League Two2–2Swindon TownAway · League Two1–2RotherhamHome · League Two2–1CharltonHome · League Cup1–3Milton Keynes DonsHome · Friendlies Clubs0–2Evesham UnitedAway · Friendlies Clubs3–0ColchesterHome · League Two1–4
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 Cheltenham 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, 08:21 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
League Two · 2026/27 · all league matches
ColchesterCheltenham
7Matches played7
9Points earned12
2Wins3
1.1Goals scored / match2.0
1.4Goals conceded / match1.6
1Clean sheets0
1Failed to score0
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Colchester at home with Cheltenham away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
4 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Colchester
3wins4MEETINGS
Cheltenham
1winsJan 2025 – May 2026 · Past results, not a forecast.
Scores shown with Colchester first; venues vary.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Colchester
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1D. Cowley
- 22
T. Lo-TutalaG - 2
R. HuntD - 5
J. TuckerD - 20
S. RaggettD - 3
E. IandoloD - 12
M. SesayM - 26
J. WilliamsM - 27
O. ThornM - 10
J. PayneM - 7
H. AndersonM - 14
K. KouassiF
Substitutes (7)
11 · L. Chiwome
6 · P. Digby
9 · B. Ihionvien
44 · S. Kuffour
1 · T. Smith
24 · F. Terry
17 · Jaden Williams
Cheltenham
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1S. Cotterill
- 23
W. StanwayG - 3
J. TomkinsonD - 5
R. CundyD - 25
P. SweeneyD - 4
J. TomlinsonD - 17
S. McWilliamsM - 7
B. StevensonM - 19
J. EvansM - 8
C. McCannM - 26
J. ShipleyM - 18
A. WeimannF
Substitutes (7)
14 · R. Broom
1 · J. Day
10 · G. Miller
21 · G. Nurse
33 · F. Willcox
6 · J. Wilson
9 · K. Otchere
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Colchester
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Anderson | 89 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 2 |
| T. Lo-Tutala | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Jaden Williams | 14 | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| F. Terry | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T. Smith | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S. Kuffour | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B. Ihionvien | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P. Digby | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L. Chiwome | 1 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| J. Williams | 90 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 3 |
| O. Thorn | 69 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 3 |
| M. Sesay | 90 | 8.2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 36 | 3 |
| S. Raggett | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| J. Payne | 90 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 4 |
| K. Kouassi | 90 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| E. Iandolo | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 3 |
| R. Hunt | 90 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| J. Tucker | 90 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 1 |
Cheltenham
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Tomlinson | 90 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 52 | 2 |
| A. Weimann | 89 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| R. Broom | 16 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| J. Day | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| G. Miller | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| G. Nurse | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| F. Willcox | 16 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| J. Wilson | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Tomkinson | 90 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 2 |
| P. Sweeney | 90 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 2 |
| B. Stevenson | 90 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 53 | 2 |
| J. Shipley | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 2 |
| S. McWilliams | 74 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 6 |
| C. McCann | 90 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 29 | 2 |
| R. Cundy | 90 | 7.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 2 |
| W. Stanway | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| K. Otchere | 1 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| J. Evans | 74 | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 1 |
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 |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Colchester | Draw | Cheltenham |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 2.05 | 3.30 | 3.30 |
| Bet365 | 2.00 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
| Marathonbet | 1.99 | 3.44 | 3.42 |
| BetVictor | 2.00 | 3.60 | 3.40 |
| Pinnacle | 2.08 | 3.54 | 3.49 |
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