Bristol Rovers vs Colchester United: match statistics
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Bristol Rovers vs Colchester United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Bristol Rovers plays Colchester United in EFL League Two (England). The game is scheduled for September 1, 2026. Venue: Memorial Stadium.
Recent form
Bristol Rovers has 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Colchester United has 2 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.33 points per game.
Scoring records
Bristol Rovers scores 3.00 goals per game and allows 2.00. Colchester United scores 1.67 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.50 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Bristol Rovers's games and 67% of Colchester United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 67%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Bristol Rovers has the higher season xG average, 2.26 to 1.52 per game. Bristol Rovers takes 22.0 shots per game, while Colchester United takes 11.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Bristol Rovers leads at halftime in 67% of its games and scores 1.67 goals per game after halftime. Colchester United leads at halftime in 0% and scores 1.33 after halftime.
When the teams score
Bristol Rovers's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). For Colchester United, it is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.50 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.53 | 0.33 |
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 17% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Bristol Rovers · 2.33 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.
Bristol Rovers is 80% better for: goals scored per game.
3 goals / game - Bristol Rovers · 1.67 goals / game - Colchester United
Colchester United is 100% better for: goals allowed per game.
2 goals / game - Bristol Rovers · 1 goals / game - Colchester United
Bristol Rovers scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Colchester United keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 meczów).
Colchester United scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Bristol Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 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.
Bristol Rovers is 606% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.33 pts / game - Bristol Rovers · 0.33 pts / game - Colchester United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bristol Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 1.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Colchester United - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.33 | 1.33 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.3 | 1.7 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 1.7 |
| Average goals per game | 1.7 | 3.3 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 67% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 67% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 33% |
| No goal | 0% | 33% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.33 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 33% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 33% | 100% |
| No goal | 67% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +4 |
* 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 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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 | ▲ 5.00 | 2.50 | ▲ 2.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 50% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 50% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 31% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 72% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 69% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Bristol Rovers's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Colchester United. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Bristol Rovers and Colchester United play?
Bristol Rovers face Colchester United on September 1, 2026 in EFL League Two at Memorial Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Bristol Rovers and Colchester United?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Bristol Rovers won 0, Colchester United won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Bristol Rovers vs Colchester United?
Bristol Rovers score 3.00 goals per game on average and Colchester United 1.67. The EFL League Two average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Bristol Rovers's matches and 67% of Colchester United's.
What form are Bristol Rovers and Colchester United in?
Over the last 5 games Bristol Rovers have a 2-0-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Colchester United 2-1-0 (2.33 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.