Colchester United vs Exeter City: match statistics
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Colchester United vs Exeter City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Colchester United plays Exeter City in EFL League Two (England). The game is scheduled for October 17, 2026. Venue: JobServe Community Stadium.
Recent form
Colchester United has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Exeter City has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Colchester United scores 1.11 goals per game and allows 1.44. Exeter City scores 0.60 and allows 0.60. Games in this league average 2.48 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Colchester United's games and 20% of Exeter City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 44% and 10%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Colchester United has the higher season xG average, 1.41 to 1.21 per game. Colchester United takes 12.6 shots per game, while Exeter City takes 10.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Colchester United leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Exeter City leads at halftime in 10% and scores 0.40 after halftime.
When the teams score
Colchester United's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). For Exeter City, it is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.48 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
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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 | Exeter City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.18 |
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.
Exeter City is 133% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Colchester United · 1.4 pts / game - Exeter City
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 85% better for: goals scored per game.
1.11 goals / game - Colchester United · 0.6 goals / game - Exeter City
Exeter City is 140% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.44 goals / game - Colchester United · 0.6 goals / game - Exeter City
Colchester United scores in 78% of games (7 of 9 games), while Exeter City keeps a clean sheet in 50% (5 of 10 games).
Exeter City scores in 50% of games (5 of 10 games), while Colchester United keeps a clean sheet in 11% (1 of 9 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 - Exeter City
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 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.11 pts / game - Colchester United · 1 pts / game - Exeter City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Colchester United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 22%. 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.
Exeter City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 10% of games and wins 30%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 0% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
* 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 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). 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
Colchester United
Exeter City
* 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 | Exeter City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.56 | 2.48 | ▼ 1.20 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 53% | ▼ 20% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 44% | 43% | ▼ 10% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 11% | 28% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | • 67% | 66% | ▼ 30% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 76% | ▼ 60% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Colchester United and Exeter City play?
Colchester United face Exeter City on October 17, 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 do the goal statistics show before Colchester United vs Exeter City?
Colchester United score 1.11 goals per game on average and Exeter City 0.60. The EFL League Two average is 2.48 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Colchester United's matches and 20% of Exeter City's.
What form are Colchester United and Exeter City in?
Over the last 5 games Colchester United have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Exeter City 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Colchester United vs Exeter City?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Colchester United vs Exeter City: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.