Colchester United vs Cheltenham Town: match statistics
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Colchester United vs Cheltenham Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Colchester United plays Cheltenham Town in EFL League Two (England). The game is scheduled for September 19, 2026. Venue: JobServe Community Stadium.
Recent form
Colchester United has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Cheltenham Town has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Colchester United scores 1.17 goals per game and allows 1.50. Cheltenham Town scores 2.17 and allows 1.67. Games in this league average 2.65 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Colchester United's games and 100% of Cheltenham Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 100%, 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, 1.55 to 1.18 per game. Colchester United takes 13.7 shots per game, while Cheltenham Town takes 9.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Colchester United leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Cheltenham Town leads at halftime in 50% and scores 1.17 after halftime.
When the teams score
Colchester United's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). For Cheltenham Town, it is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.65 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.50 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
| Colchester United | Cheltenham Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 47% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.48 |
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.
Cheltenham Town is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Colchester United · 1.6 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.
Cheltenham Town is 85% better for: goals scored per game.
1.17 goals / game - Colchester United · 2.17 goals / game - Cheltenham Town
Colchester United is 11% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.5 goals / game - Colchester United · 1.67 goals / game - Cheltenham Town
Colchester United scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 games), while Cheltenham Town keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 6 games).
Cheltenham Town scores in 100% of games (6 of 6 games), while Colchester United keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 games).
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.
Cheltenham Town is 43% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.17 pts / game - Colchester United · 1.67 pts / game - Cheltenham Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Colchester United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Cheltenham Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +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 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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 | • 2.67 | 2.65 | ▲ 3.83 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 56% | ▲ 100% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 50% | 49% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 26% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 75% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 76% | ▲ 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 Colchester United's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Cheltenham Town. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Colchester United and Cheltenham Town play?
Colchester United face Cheltenham Town on September 19, 2026 in EFL League Two at JobServe Community 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 Colchester United and Cheltenham Town?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Colchester United won 2, Cheltenham Town won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Colchester United vs Cheltenham Town?
Colchester United score 1.17 goals per game on average and Cheltenham Town 2.17. The EFL League Two average is 2.65 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Colchester United's matches and 100% of Cheltenham Town's.
What form are Colchester United and Cheltenham Town in?
Over the last 5 games Colchester United have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Cheltenham Town 2-2-1 (1.60 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.