Colchester United vs Shrewsbury Town: match statistics
Colchester United are displaying significantly better form and home statistics compared to Shrewsbury Town. The hosts win 43% of their home matches, score an average of 1.57 goals per game, and have a positive goal difference (+7) in home fixtures. Shrewsbury Town are in 22nd place in the table with a disastrous away record - just 7% wins, an average of 2.29 goals conceded per game, and a negative goal difference of -20 on the road. The form in the last five matches also favors the hosts (1.8 points per game vs 0.8 for the visitors). Additionally, Shrewsbury fail to score in 36% of their away matches, which, given Colchester's solid defense (averaging 1.07 goals conceded at home), indicates a clear advantage for the hosts. All key indicators, including xG (1.64 vs 1.11) and possession (56% vs 45%), confirm Colchester United's dominance.
Colchester United vs Shrewsbury Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Colchester United played against Shrewsbury Town in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on February 7, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Colchester United has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Shrewsbury Town has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Colchester United scores 1.46 goals per game and allows 1.11. Shrewsbury Town scores 0.82 and allows 1.68. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of Colchester United's games and 46% of Shrewsbury Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 32% and 46%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Colchester United has the higher season xG average, 1.42 to 1.23 per game. Colchester United takes 12.2 shots per game, while Shrewsbury Town takes 11.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Colchester United leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.64 goals per game after halftime. Shrewsbury Town leads at halftime in 11% and scores 0.43 after halftime.
When the teams score
Colchester United's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (11 goals). For Shrewsbury Town, it is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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 are displaying significantly better form and home statistics compared to Shrewsbury Town. The hosts win 43% of their home matches, score an average of 1.57 goals per game, and have a positive goal difference (+7) in home fixtures. Shrewsbury Town are in 22nd place in the table with a disastrous away record - just 7% wins, an average of 2.29 goals conceded per game, and a negative goal difference of -20 on the road. The form in the last five matches also favors the hosts (1.8 points per game vs 0.8 for the visitors). Additionally, Shrewsbury fail to score in 36% of their away matches, which, given Colchester's solid defense (averaging 1.07 goals conceded at home), indicates a clear advantage for the hosts. All key indicators, including xG (1.64 vs 1.11) and possession (56% vs 45%), confirm Colchester United's dominance.
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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 | Shrewsbury Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 25% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.29 |
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 125% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Colchester United · 0.8 pts / game - Shrewsbury 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 78% better for: goals scored per game.
1.46 goals / game - Colchester United · 0.82 goals / game - Shrewsbury Town
Colchester United is 51% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.11 goals / game - Colchester United · 1.68 goals / game - Shrewsbury Town
Colchester United scores in 75% of games (21 of 28 meczów), while Shrewsbury Town keeps a clean sheet in 29% (8 of 28 meczów).
Shrewsbury Town scores in 61% of games (17 of 28 meczów), while Colchester United keeps a clean sheet in 25% (7 of 28 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 - Shrewsbury 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 48% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.32 pts / game - Colchester United · 0.89 pts / game - Shrewsbury 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 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Shrewsbury Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 11% of games and wins 18%. 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 | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -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 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -10 - 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
Shrewsbury 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 | Shrewsbury Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.57 | 2.59 | • 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 53% | ▼ 46% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 32% | 48% | ▼ 46% |
| Clean sheets | • 25% | 26% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 69% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 77% | ▼ 75% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Colchester United's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Shrewsbury Town. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Colchester United vs Shrewsbury Town?
The EFL League Two match finished Colchester United 2:0 Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury Town?
Colchester United score 1.46 goals per game on average and Shrewsbury Town 0.82. The EFL League Two average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Colchester United's matches and 46% of Shrewsbury Town's.
What form are Colchester United and Shrewsbury Town in?
Over the last 5 games Colchester United have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Shrewsbury Town 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Colchester United vs Shrewsbury Town?
The statistical background for Colchester United vs Shrewsbury Town — 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.