Colchester United vs Fleetwood Town: match statistics
Colchester United presents decidedly better form than Fleetwood Town, confirmed by the points tally in the last five matches—the hosts earned 11 points (2.2 PPG) with three victories, while the visitors obtained just 1 point (0.2 PPG) without a single win. Colchester's home form is impressive with 42% of home matches won and a positive goal difference of +7, whereas Fleetwood wins only 25% of matches on the road with a negative balance of -2. The xG statistics also favor the hosts—Colchester generates an average of 1.6 xG in home matches while conceding 0.97 xG, whereas Fleetwood achieves only 0.92 xG away while conceding 1.69 xG, indicating the visitors' offensive and defensive issues. Additionally, Colchester has a better shot conversion rate (12% vs 7%) and possession dominance (56% vs 47%), which, given Fleetwood's current poor streak (a series of four defeats), gives the hosts a clear advantage to secure a victory.
Colchester United vs Fleetwood Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Colchester United played against Fleetwood Town in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on January 24, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Colchester United has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Fleetwood Town has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Colchester United scores 1.56 goals per game and allows 1.12. Fleetwood Town scores 1.32 and allows 1.28. Games in this league average 2.62 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Colchester United's games and 68% of Fleetwood Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 32% and 48%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Fleetwood Town has the higher season xG average, 1.39 to 1.37 per game. Colchester United takes 11.5 shots per game, while Fleetwood Town takes 12.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Colchester United leads at halftime in 28% of its games and scores 0.72 goals per game after halftime. Fleetwood Town leads at halftime in 20% and scores 0.76 after halftime.
When the teams score
Colchester United's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (10 goals). For Fleetwood Town, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.62 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 6.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Colchester United presents decidedly better form than Fleetwood Town, confirmed by the points tally in the last five matches—the hosts earned 11 points (2.2 PPG) with three victories, while the visitors obtained just 1 point (0.2 PPG) without a single win. Colchester's home form is impressive with 42% of home matches won and a positive goal difference of +7, whereas Fleetwood wins only 25% of matches on the road with a negative balance of -2. The xG statistics also favor the hosts—Colchester generates an average of 1.6 xG in home matches while conceding 0.97 xG, whereas Fleetwood achieves only 0.92 xG away while conceding 1.69 xG, indicating the visitors' offensive and defensive issues. Additionally, Colchester has a better shot conversion rate (12% vs 7%) and possession dominance (56% vs 47%), which, given Fleetwood's current poor streak (a series of four defeats), gives the hosts a clear advantage to secure a victory.
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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 | Fleetwood Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.30 |
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 175% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Colchester United · 0.8 pts / game - Fleetwood 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 18% better for: goals scored per game.
1.56 goals / game - Colchester United · 1.32 goals / game - Fleetwood Town
Colchester United is 14% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.12 goals / game - Colchester United · 1.28 goals / game - Fleetwood Town
Colchester United scores in 80% of games (20 of 25 meczów), while Fleetwood Town keeps a clean sheet in 16% (4 of 25 meczów).
Fleetwood Town scores in 80% of games (20 of 25 meczów), while Colchester United keeps a clean sheet in 28% (7 of 25 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 - Fleetwood 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 27% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.32 pts / game - Colchester United · 1.04 pts / game - Fleetwood Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Colchester United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Fleetwood Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +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 0-15 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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
Fleetwood 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 | Fleetwood Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.68 | 2.62 | • 2.60 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 55% | ▲ 68% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 32% | 47% | • 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 28% | 25% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 70% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 76% | ▼ 68% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Colchester United's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Fleetwood Town. Games average 6.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Colchester United vs Fleetwood Town?
The EFL League Two match finished Colchester United 2:1 Fleetwood 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 Fleetwood Town?
Colchester United score 1.56 goals per game on average and Fleetwood Town 1.32. The EFL League Two average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Colchester United's matches and 68% of Fleetwood Town's.
What form are Colchester United and Fleetwood Town in?
Over the last 5 games Colchester United have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Fleetwood Town 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Colchester United vs Fleetwood Town?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Colchester United vs Fleetwood Town: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.