England - EFL League TwoData current as of 23 July 2026

Colchester United vs Barnet: match statistics

Colchester United crest
Colchester United
4 : 1half-time 1:1
Barnet crest
Barnet
138%(2.75)
X35%(3.40)
227%(2.34)

Statistical analysis indicates a closely contested match between Colchester United and Barnet. The home side boasts a better home record (47% win rate) and an advantage in average goals scored at home (1.6 vs 1.13 for the visitors away). However, their recent form is a cause for concern – just 1 win in their last 5 matches and 0.8 points per game. Barnet displays more stable form (1.2 points per game in their last 5 matches) and an impressive 47% clean sheet rate away from home, making them a tough opponent. Both teams occupy similar positions in the table (12th and 11th place) and have an almost identical seasonal record (12-10-9 vs 12-11-9). Considering both teams' high draw percentages (27% for the hosts at home, 40% for the visitors away) and their balanced xG values, the most likely outcome is a draw.

Colchester United vs Barnet: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Colchester United play Barnet in EFL League Two (England). The match date is 21 February 2026 at 16:00. Final score: 4:1.

Current form

Colchester United: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Barnet: 5-0-0, 3.00 points/match.

Goal statistics

Colchester United scores 1.35 and concedes 1.07 goals per match. Barnet scores 1.52 and concedes 1.15. League average: 2.57 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Colchester United 50%, Barnet 57%. Over 2.5: Colchester United 35%, Barnet 48%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 48%.

xG, shots and style

Barnet has higher xG: 1.67 vs 1.44. Colchester United: 12.4 shots per match, Barnet: 14.2.

Match halves

Colchester United: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.67. Barnet: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.78.

Goals by minute

Colchester United: 0-15 (13 goals). Barnet: 76-90+ (19 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

League Two: 2.57 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 48%.

Head-to-head

1 H2H matches: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.

Match description

Statistical analysis indicates a closely contested match between Colchester United and Barnet. The home side boasts a better home record (47% win rate) and an advantage in average goals scored at home (1.6 vs 1.13 for the visitors away). However, their recent form is a cause for concern – just 1 win in their last 5 matches and 0.8 points per game. Barnet displays more stable form (1.2 points per game in their last 5 matches) and an impressive 47% clean sheet rate away from home, making them a tough opponent. Both teams occupy similar positions in the table (12th and 11th place) and have an almost identical seasonal record (12-10-9 vs 12-11-9). Considering both teams' high draw percentages (27% for the hosts at home, 40% for the visitors away) and their balanced xG values, the most likely outcome is a draw.

Half-by-half

1 : 1
1st half
3 : 0
2nd half

Match statistics

55Possession (%)45
Colchester UnitedBarnet
14Shots12
Colchester UnitedBarnet
8Shots on target3
Colchester UnitedBarnet
1.87xG1.45
Colchester UnitedBarnet
2Corners5
Colchester UnitedBarnet
59Dangerous attacks67
Colchester UnitedBarnet
7Fouls16
Colchester UnitedBarnet
2Cards3
Colchester UnitedBarnet

Pre-match profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.

Colchester UnitedBarnet
1.35Goals scored / match1.52
Colchester UnitedBarnet
1.07Goals conceded / match1.15
Colchester UnitedBarnet
54%Average possession56%
Colchester UnitedBarnet
4.24Shots on target / match4.76
Colchester UnitedBarnet

Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

12.41Shots per match14.22
Colchester UnitedBarnet
4.24Shots on target4.76
Colchester UnitedBarnet
10.9%Shot conversion10.7%
Colchester UnitedBarnet
54%Possession56%
Colchester UnitedBarnet
1.44xG for1.67
Colchester UnitedBarnet
1.34xG against1.15
Colchester UnitedBarnet

Shooting quality

Colchester United: BalancedBarnet: Dominant
Colchester UnitedBarnet
Accuracy (shots on target)34%33%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.320.32

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Barnet is 67% better for: last-5 form.

1.8 pts / match - Colchester United · 3 pts / match - Barnet

Colchester United
WWLLW
Season result split
39% W26% R35% P
Season (W-D-L)
18-12-16
1.43 pts / match · goal difference +13
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-0-2
1.80 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
10-6-7
Last 5 at home
2-1-2
DLWWL
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.8Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.73Opponent xG: 1.39BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 60%
Barnet
WWWWW
5 wins in a row
Season result split
46% W28% R26% P
Season (W-D-L)
21-13-12
1.65 pts / match · goal difference +17
Last 5 (W-D-L)
5-0-0
3.00 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
11-7-5
Last 5 away
4-1-0
DWWWW
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 3.6Goals conceded: 1.6xG: 2.02Opponent xG: 1.13BTTS: 100%Over 2.5: 100%

Goalshow 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.

Barnet is 13% better for: goals scored per match.

1.35 goals / match - Colchester United · 1.52 goals / match - Barnet

Colchester United is 7% better for: goals conceded per match.

1.07 goals / match - Colchester United · 1.15 goals / match - Barnet

Colchester United scoring profile: strong

Colchester United scores in 67% of matches (31 of 46 matches), while Barnet keeps a clean sheet in 33% (15 of 46 matches).

Barnet scoring profile: very strong

Barnet scores in 80% of matches (37 of 46 matches), while Colchester United keeps a clean sheet in 24% (11 of 46 matches).

62Goals scored (season)70
Colchester UnitedBarnet
49Goals conceded (season)53
Colchester UnitedBarnet
2.41Average goals in match2.67
Colchester UnitedBarnet
9Goals scored (last 5)18
Colchester UnitedBarnet
4Goals conceded (last 5)8
Colchester UnitedBarnet

How often they score at least...

67%1 goal80%
Colchester UnitedBarnet
37%2 goals41%
Colchester UnitedBarnet
17%3 goals17%
Colchester UnitedBarnet
9%4 goals7%
Colchester UnitedBarnet

How often they concede at least...

76%1 goal67%
Colchester UnitedBarnet
17%2 goals37%
Colchester UnitedBarnet
9%3 goals9%
Colchester UnitedBarnet
4%4 goals2%
Colchester UnitedBarnet

* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.

50%
Colchester United - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.23 of 46 matches
52%
League average

Goal patterns

26%BTTS at half-time33%
Colchester UnitedBarnet
4%BTTS in both halves9%
Colchester UnitedBarnet
20%Scored in both halves30%
Colchester UnitedBarnet

BTTS and goal count

30%Min. 3 goals and BTTS43%
Colchester UnitedBarnet
4%Min. 3 goals without BTTS4%
Colchester UnitedBarnet
40%BTTS - last 5100%
Colchester UnitedBarnet

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these matches cross the goal lines?

How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.

1st half

61%Min. 1 goal before half-time70%
Colchester UnitedBarnet
39%Min. 2 goals before half-time41%
Colchester UnitedBarnet
11%Min. 3 goals before half-time13%
Colchester UnitedBarnet

2nd half

72%Min. 1 goal after half-time78%
Colchester UnitedBarnet
30%Min. 2 goals after half-time37%
Colchester UnitedBarnet
17%Min. 3 goals after half-time13%
Colchester UnitedBarnet

Match halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Barnet is 16% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.22 pts / match - Colchester United · 1.41 pts / match - Barnet

Colchester United - half-time state
22% leading57% draw22% trailing
Barnet - half-time state
30% leading50% draw20% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.22Points per match (1st half)1.41
Colchester UnitedBarnet
0.67Goals scored (1st half)0.74
Colchester UnitedBarnet
0.5Goals conceded (1st half)0.59
Colchester UnitedBarnet
1.17Average goals (1st half)1.33
Colchester UnitedBarnet
54%Clean sheet before half-time54%
Colchester UnitedBarnet
59%No goal before half-time43%
Colchester UnitedBarnet

After half-time (2nd half)

1.39Points per match (2nd half)1.63
Colchester UnitedBarnet
0.67Goals scored (2nd half)0.78
Colchester UnitedBarnet
0.57Goals conceded (2nd half)0.57
Colchester UnitedBarnet
1.24Average goals (2nd half)1.35
Colchester UnitedBarnet
57%Clean sheet after half-time54%
Colchester UnitedBarnet
54%No goal after half-time46%
Colchester UnitedBarnet

Colchester United - second-half results

35% W35% R30% P
56
Half-time points
31
Half-time goals
+8
Goal difference (1st half)
64
Second-half points
+5
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.22
PPG before half-time
Lead holding177%

Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.1

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Barnet - second-half results

43% W33% R24% P
65
Half-time points
34
Half-time goals
+7
Goal difference (1st half)
75
Second-half points
+10
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.41
PPG before half-time
Lead holding153%

Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 46%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time-0.0

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Colchester United - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.401.40
Goals scored / match0.81.0
Goals conceded / match0.20.6
Average goals in match1.01.6
1 goal40%100%
2 goals40%40%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet80%40%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference+3+2
Half-time: 20% leading - 80% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 20% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 4
Barnet - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.802.60
Goals scored / match1.81.8
Goals conceded / match0.80.8
Average goals in match2.62.6
1 goal100%100%
2 goals80%60%
3 goals20%40%
Clean sheet20%40%
No goal0%0%
Goal difference+5+5
Half-time: 40% leading - 60% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 80% won - 20% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 80% - Half-time goals total: 9

* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

Colchester United
ScoredConceded
13
8
0-15
6
4
16-30
12
11
31-45
11
4
46-60
8
9
61-75
12
13
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (13 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

Barnet
ScoredConceded
10
10
0-15
9
4
16-30
15
13
31-45
10
6
46-60
7
10
61-75
19
10
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (19 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.54
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.3 : 1.3
Estimated goal split
home : away
99%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
54%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-21%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
54%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
7%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 14 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Colchester United

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.10
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.18
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-18.9 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.09
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.27
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
99%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
89%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.37
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
19% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 21% come in the first quarter-hour.
19%

Barnet

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.52
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.15
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-11.7 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.15
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
0.00
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
127%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
84%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+1.35
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.0
Late goals
27% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 14% come in the first quarter-hour.
27%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).

Teams vs league

Colchester UnitedLigaBarnet
Average goals in match 2.412.57 2.67
Both teams scored 50%52% 57%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 35%48% 48%
Clean sheets 24%27% 33%
Goal before half-time 61%67% 70%
Goal after half-time 72%78% 78%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.57
Average goals per match
52%
Both teams scored
48%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
27%
Clean sheets
1.37
Home goals / match
1.20
Away goals / match
+14%
Home attack advantage
+12%
Home defence advantage
+9%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
67%
1 goal
33%
2 goals
10%
3 goals
3%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
78%
1 goal
43%
2 goals
17%
3 goals
4%
4 goals

Head-to-head

Previous meeting: Colchester United 0 - 1 - 0 Barnet. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.

Barnet FC
1 : 1
Colchester United FC

FAQ

What was the result of Colchester United vs Barnet?

The EFL League Two match finished Colchester United 4:1 Barnet. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Colchester United vs Barnet?

Colchester United score 1.35 goals per game on average and Barnet 1.52. The EFL League Two average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Colchester United's matches and 57% of Barnet's.

What form are Colchester United and Barnet in?

Over the last 5 games Colchester United have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Barnet 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Colchester United vs Barnet?

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.