Colchester United vs Crawley Town: match statistics
Colchester United presents a significantly better form and statistics as the host. The team has won 47% of their home matches, scoring an average of 1.65 goals while conceding only 1.0, which translates into an impressive +11 goal difference in home games. Crawley Town is performing very poorly on the road with only an 11% win rate, 67% loss rate, and a disastrous goal difference of -21, scoring an average of only 0.67 goals and conceding as many as 1.83 goals per match. The visitors are also characterized by a high FTS% at 56%, which means frequent problems with scoring. Additionally, Crawley has not won any of their last 5 matches (0.6 points per game), while Colchester has earned 1.4 points per game during this period. All key indicators, including xG (1.56 vs 1.36), shot conversion rate, and ball possession, speak for a confident victory for the hosts.
Colchester United vs Crawley Town: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Colchester United played Crawley Town in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 13 March 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Colchester United: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Crawley Town: 0-3-2, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Colchester United scores 1.43 and concedes 1.11 goals per match. Crawley Town scores 0.97 and concedes 1.61. League average: 2.58 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Colchester United 54%, Crawley Town 50%. Over 2.5: Colchester United 34%, Crawley Town 50%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Crawley Town has higher xG: 1.48 vs 1.37. Colchester United: 11.7 shots per match, Crawley Town: 13.6.
Match halves
Colchester United: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.66. Crawley Town: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.58.
Goals by minute
Colchester United: 0-15 (12 goals). Crawley Town: 31-45+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.58 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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 a significantly better form and statistics as the host. The team has won 47% of their home matches, scoring an average of 1.65 goals while conceding only 1.0, which translates into an impressive +11 goal difference in home games. Crawley Town is performing very poorly on the road with only an 11% win rate, 67% loss rate, and a disastrous goal difference of -21, scoring an average of only 0.67 goals and conceding as many as 1.83 goals per match. The visitors are also characterized by a high FTS% at 56%, which means frequent problems with scoring. Additionally, Crawley has not won any of their last 5 matches (0.6 points per game), while Colchester has earned 1.4 points per game during this period. All key indicators, including xG (1.56 vs 1.36), shot conversion rate, and ball possession, speak for a confident victory for the hosts.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Colchester United | Crawley Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.23 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Colchester United is 133% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Colchester United · 0.6 pts / match - Crawley 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 47% better for: goals scored per match.
1.43 goals / match - Colchester United · 0.97 goals / match - Crawley Town
Colchester United is 45% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.11 goals / match - Colchester United · 1.61 goals / match - Crawley Town
Colchester United scores in 71% of matches (25 of 35 matches), while Crawley Town keeps a clean sheet in 19% (7 of 36 matches).
Crawley Town scores in 64% of matches (23 of 36 matches), while Colchester United keeps a clean sheet in 23% (8 of 35 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Colchester United
Over / Under - Crawley Town
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.29 pts / match - Colchester United · 1.14 pts / match - Crawley Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Colchester United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Crawley Town - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 17%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Colchester United
Crawley Town
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | Crawley Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.54 | 2.58 | • 2.58 |
| Both teams scored | • 54% | 54% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 34% | 47% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 23% | 26% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | • 69% | 69% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 69% | 77% | ▲ 83% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Colchester United 0 - 1 - 0 Crawley Town. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Colchester United vs Crawley Town?
The EFL League Two match finished Colchester United 0:0 Crawley 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 Crawley Town?
Colchester United score 1.43 goals per game on average and Crawley Town 0.97. The EFL League Two average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 54% of Colchester United's matches and 50% of Crawley Town's.
What form are Colchester United and Crawley Town in?
Over the last 5 games Colchester United have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Crawley Town 0-3-2 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Colchester United vs Crawley Town?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.