Shrewsbury
2/10Wins
0.6Goals / game
1.7Conceded / game
Keep in view: 6 losses in that sample. At home, 6 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Shrewsbury’s results
League TwoMatchweek 8THE MATCH CENTREShrewsbury vs Colchester match centre
Full time
2:2
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
Luca Hoole29′
Isaac Fletcher90+2′
Moses Sesay19′
Moses Sesay90+5′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
Our model: Out of date · Calculated 26 Sep 14:01 UK.
Odds updated 26 Sep 14:15 UK · Older or incompletely timed snapshot. Match-winner reference: 9 bookmakers. Market probabilities remove each bookmaker’s margin before averaging; double chance combines match-result probabilities.
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
ShrewsburyColchester
—Expected goals · API-Football—
6Shots on target3
18Total Shots9
40%Ball Possession60%
8Corner Kicks4
17Fouls13
2Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves3
241Total passes412
155Passes accurate328
— 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.
Shrewsbury 0 reported
No absences returned for this team. This does not confirm a fully fit squad.
Colchester 0 reported
No absences returned for this team. This does not confirm a fully fit squad.
Fetched 26 Sep, 14:01 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.
Colchester
2/10Wins
0.9Goals / game
1.6Conceded / game
Keep in view: 5 losses in that sample. At away venues, 3 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Colchester’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.
Shrewsbury
10 matchesResults2 wins · 2 draws · 6 losses
Goals scored per game0.6
Goals conceded per game1.7
Games with 3+ goals3 of 10
Both teams scored3 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
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 scored6 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
PeterboroughAway · EFL Trophy1–3CheltenhamHome · League Two1–1CreweHome · League Two1–1Swindon TownAway · League Two1–3Bristol RoversAway · League Two0–2RochdaleHome · League Two1–0OldhamHome · League Two2–1Accrington STAway · League Two2–2SouthamptonHome · League Cup0–2StevenageAway · Friendlies Clubs0–1
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 Shrewsbury at home with Colchester 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, 06:46 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
League Two · 2026/27 · all league matches
ShrewsburyColchester
7Matches played7
7Points earned9
2Wins2
0.7Goals scored / match1.1
1.6Goals conceded / match1.4
2Clean sheets1
3Failed to score1
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Shrewsbury at home with Colchester away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
5 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Shrewsbury
2wins5MEETINGS
Colchester
2winsOct 2015 – Feb 2026 · Past results, not a forecast.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Shrewsbury
Confirmed formation3-4-1-2G. Cowan
- 1
William Michael BrookG - 26
T. AndersonD - 5
W. BoyleD - 6
S. StubbsD - 2
L. HooleM - 10
T. SangM - 7
J. Turner-CookeM - 11
K. BerkoeM - 8
Isaac Andrew FletcherM - 9
G. LloydF - 13
J. DavisonF
Substitutes (7)
4 · Isaac England
27 · J. Gbode
21 · will gray
24 · L. Sousa
23 · I. Lee
46 · H. Aiston
32 · Cameron Gregory
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 - 14
K. KouassiM - 10
J. PayneM - 7
H. AndersonM - 9
B. IhionvienF
Substitutes (6)
27 · O. Thorn
24 · F. Terry
15 · B. Lubala
44 · S. Kuffour
6 · P. Digby
39 · K. Connelly
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 | Shrewsbury | Draw | Colchester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathonbet | 2.38 | 3.15 | 2.88 |
| Betfair | 2.40 | 3.25 | 3.00 |
| Pinnacle | 2.43 | 3.30 | 3.00 |
| SBO | 2.33 | 3.04 | 2.67 |
| William Hill | 2.40 | 3.10 | 2.88 |
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