Bristol Rovers vs Colchester United: match statistics
Bristol Rovers present very poor home form with only 25% won matches and a -13 goal difference. The hosts have lost 67% of their fixtures at their own stadium, failing to score in 58% of cases. Colchester United demonstrate significantly better offensive efficiency, scoring an average of 1.5 goals away with just 17% of matches without a goal. The visitors hold a positive goal difference (+3) in away games and 33% wins with 42% draws, proving their stability. Recent form over the last five matches also favors Colchester (1.6 points per match) compared to Bristol Rovers' mere 0.8 points. Higher shot conversion (16% vs 6%) and superior effectiveness in away matches give Colchester United a real chance of securing three points.
Bristol Rovers vs Colchester United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Bristol Rovers played against Colchester United in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Bristol Rovers has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Colchester United has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Bristol Rovers scores 0.88 goals per game and allows 1.83. Colchester United scores 1.58 and allows 1.17. Games in this league average 2.61 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 46% of Bristol Rovers's games and 63% of Colchester United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 58% and 33%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Colchester United has the higher season xG average, 1.38 to 1.27 per game. Bristol Rovers takes 11.3 shots per game, while Colchester United takes 11.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Bristol Rovers leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.46 goals per game after halftime. Colchester United leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.71 after halftime.
When the teams score
Bristol Rovers's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). For Colchester United, it is minutes 0-15 (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.61 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Bristol Rovers present very poor home form with only 25% won matches and a -13 goal difference. The hosts have lost 67% of their fixtures at their own stadium, failing to score in 58% of cases. Colchester United demonstrate significantly better offensive efficiency, scoring an average of 1.5 goals away with just 17% of matches without a goal. The visitors hold a positive goal difference (+3) in away games and 33% wins with 42% draws, proving their stability. Recent form over the last five matches also favors Colchester (1.6 points per match) compared to Bristol Rovers' mere 0.8 points. Higher shot conversion (16% vs 6%) and superior effectiveness in away matches give Colchester United a real chance of securing three points.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Bristol Rovers | Colchester United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 26% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.37 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Colchester United is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Bristol Rovers · 1.6 pts / game - Colchester United
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Colchester United is 80% better for: goals scored per game.
0.88 goals / game - Bristol Rovers · 1.58 goals / game - Colchester United
Colchester United is 56% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.83 goals / game - Bristol Rovers · 1.17 goals / game - Colchester United
Bristol Rovers scores in 58% of games (14 of 24 meczów), while Colchester United keeps a clean sheet in 25% (6 of 24 meczów).
Colchester United scores in 79% of games (19 of 24 meczów), while Bristol Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 24 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Bristol Rovers
Over / Under - Colchester United
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Colchester United is 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.13 pts / game - Bristol Rovers · 1.33 pts / game - Colchester United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bristol Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Colchester United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (17). Late-goal balance (76-90): -14 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Bristol Rovers
Colchester United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Bristol Rovers | Liga | Colchester United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.71 | 2.61 | ▲ 2.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 46% | 55% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 58% | 47% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 26% | • 25% |
| Goal before half-time | • 71% | 70% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 79% | 77% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Bristol Rovers's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Colchester United. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Bristol Rovers vs Colchester United?
The EFL League Two match finished Bristol Rovers 0:1 Colchester United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Bristol Rovers vs Colchester United?
Bristol Rovers score 0.88 goals per game on average and Colchester United 1.58. The EFL League Two average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Bristol Rovers's matches and 63% of Colchester United's.
What form are Bristol Rovers and Colchester United in?
Over the last 5 games Bristol Rovers have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Colchester United 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bristol Rovers vs Colchester United?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.