Colchester United vs Gillingham: match statistics
Colchester United vs Gillingham: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Colchester United played against Gillingham in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on December 6, 2025. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Colchester United has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Gillingham has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Colchester United scores 1.56 goals per game and allows 1.17. Gillingham scores 1.44 and allows 1.11. Games in this league average 2.68 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 61% of Colchester United's games and 61% of Gillingham's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 39%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Gillingham has the higher season xG average, 1.47 to 1.36 per game. Colchester United takes 11.3 shots per game, while Gillingham takes 12.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Colchester United leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.61 goals per game after halftime. Gillingham leads at halftime in 17% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Colchester United's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (9 goals). For Gillingham, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.68 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 50% 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 | Gillingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.34 |
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 67% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Colchester United · 1.2 pts / game - Gillingham
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 8% better for: goals scored per game.
1.56 goals / game - Colchester United · 1.44 goals / game - Gillingham
Gillingham is 5% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.17 goals / game - Colchester United · 1.11 goals / game - Gillingham
Colchester United scores in 78% of games (14 of 18 meczów), while Gillingham keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 of 18 meczów).
Gillingham scores in 89% of games (16 of 18 meczów), while Colchester United keeps a clean sheet in 22% (4 of 18 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 - Gillingham
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 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.33 pts / game - Colchester United · 1.06 pts / game - Gillingham
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Colchester United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Gillingham - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
* 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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - 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
Gillingham
* 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 | Gillingham | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.72 | 2.68 | ▼ 2.56 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 57% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 50% | ▼ 39% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 24% | ▲ 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 71% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 76% | ▲ 78% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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 Gillingham?
The EFL League Two match finished Colchester United 0:0 Gillingham. 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 Gillingham?
Colchester United score 1.56 goals per game on average and Gillingham 1.44. The EFL League Two average is 2.68 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Colchester United's matches and 61% of Gillingham's.
What form are Colchester United and Gillingham in?
Over the last 5 games Colchester United have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Gillingham 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Colchester United vs Gillingham?
The statistical background for Colchester United vs Gillingham — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.