Colchester United vs Cheltenham Town: match statistics
Colchester United vs Cheltenham Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Colchester United played against Cheltenham Town in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on November 29, 2025. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Colchester United has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Cheltenham Town has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Colchester United scores 1.53 goals per game and allows 1.24. Cheltenham Town scores 0.82 and allows 1.76. Games in this league average 2.64 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 65% of Colchester United's games and 35% of Cheltenham Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 35% and 35%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Colchester United has the higher season xG average, 1.37 to 1.03 per game. Colchester United takes 11.5 shots per game, while Cheltenham Town takes 8.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Colchester United leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.59 goals per game after halftime. Cheltenham Town leads at halftime in 12% and scores 0.59 after halftime.
When the teams score
Colchester United's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (8 goals). For Cheltenham Town, it is minutes 61-75 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.64 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
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
| Colchester United | Cheltenham Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.32 |
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 form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Colchester United is 11% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Colchester United · 1.8 pts / game - Cheltenham Town
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 87% better for: goals scored per game.
1.53 goals / game - Colchester United · 0.82 goals / game - Cheltenham Town
Colchester United is 42% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.24 goals / game - Colchester United · 1.76 goals / game - Cheltenham Town
Colchester United scores in 76% of games (13 of 17 meczów), while Cheltenham Town keeps a clean sheet in 29% (5 of 17 meczów).
Cheltenham Town scores in 65% of games (11 of 17 meczów), while Colchester United keeps a clean sheet in 18% (3 of 17 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 - Colchester United
Over / Under - Cheltenham Town
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 41% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.24 pts / game - Colchester United · 0.88 pts / game - Cheltenham Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Colchester United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Cheltenham Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 12% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +4 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 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 0-15 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Colchester United
Cheltenham Town
* 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
| Colchester United | Liga | Cheltenham Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.76 | 2.64 | • 2.59 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 56% | ▼ 35% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 35% | 49% | ▼ 35% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 18% | 25% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 82% | 71% | ▼ 47% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 65% | 75% | ▲ 94% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Colchester United vs Cheltenham Town?
The EFL League Two match finished Colchester United 2:0 Cheltenham Town. 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 Cheltenham Town?
Colchester United score 1.53 goals per game on average and Cheltenham Town 0.82. The EFL League Two average is 2.64 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 65% of Colchester United's matches and 35% of Cheltenham Town's.
What form are Colchester United and Cheltenham Town in?
Over the last 5 games Colchester United have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Cheltenham Town 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Colchester United vs Cheltenham Town?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Colchester United vs Cheltenham Town: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.