Colchester United vs Salford City: match statistics
Colchester United displays solid home form with a 50% win rate and a favorable +12 goal difference at their own stadium, scoring an average of 1.75 goals per match. The hosts dominate possession (57%) and show high efficiency in home matches, conceding an average of only 1 goal. Salford City is experiencing a catastrophic streak of five consecutive defeats, which drastically lowers team morale, and their away form is unstable with 44% away losses. The visitors have conceded as many as 11 goals in the last five matches, indicating serious defensive problems. The xG advantage for the hosts (1.6 vs 1.4) and the significant difference in current form speak for a Colchester victory. Considering all statistics, the hosts have a clear advantage, although Salford could utilize their 50% away win rate across the season, justifying a moderate probability of a draw or surprise.
Colchester United vs Salford City: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Colchester United played Salford City in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 28 February 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Colchester United: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Salford City: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Colchester United scores 1.50 and concedes 1.06 goals per match. Salford City scores 1.41 and concedes 1.34. League average: 2.57 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Colchester United 56%, Salford City 56%. Over 2.5: Colchester United 31%, Salford City 50%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Salford City has higher xG: 1.65 vs 1.39. Colchester United: 11.8 shots per match, Salford City: 14.2.
Match halves
Colchester United: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.66. Salford City: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.72.
Goals by minute
Colchester United: 0-15 (12 goals). Salford City: 76-90+ (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.57 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 7.00, 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 displays solid home form with a 50% win rate and a favorable +12 goal difference at their own stadium, scoring an average of 1.75 goals per match. The hosts dominate possession (57%) and show high efficiency in home matches, conceding an average of only 1 goal. Salford City is experiencing a catastrophic streak of five consecutive defeats, which drastically lowers team morale, and their away form is unstable with 44% away losses. The visitors have conceded as many as 11 goals in the last five matches, indicating serious defensive problems. The xG advantage for the hosts (1.6 vs 1.4) and the significant difference in current form speak for a Colchester victory. Considering all statistics, the hosts have a clear advantage, although Salford could utilize their 50% away win rate across the season, justifying a moderate probability of a draw or surprise.
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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 | Salford City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 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 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 - Salford 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 6% better for: goals scored per match.
1.5 goals / match - Colchester United · 1.41 goals / match - Salford City
Colchester United is 26% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.06 goals / match - Colchester United · 1.34 goals / match - Salford City
Colchester United scores in 75% of matches (24 of 32 matches), while Salford City keeps a clean sheet in 22% (7 of 32 matches).
Salford City scores in 72% of matches (23 of 32 matches), while Colchester United keeps a clean sheet in 25% (8 of 32 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 - Salford City
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.
Salford City is 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.34 pts / match - Colchester United · 1.53 pts / match - Salford City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Colchester United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 41%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Salford City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
* 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 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Colchester United
Salford City
* 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 | Salford City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.56 | 2.57 | ▲ 2.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 54% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 31% | 47% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | • 25% | 26% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 69% | ▲ 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 66% | 76% | ▼ 69% |
^ 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 - 0 - 1 Salford City. Average goals 7.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Colchester United vs Salford City?
The EFL League Two match finished Colchester United 0:1 Salford City. 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 Salford City?
Colchester United score 1.50 goals per game on average and Salford City 1.41. The EFL League Two average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Colchester United's matches and 56% of Salford City's.
What form are Colchester United and Salford City in?
Over the last 5 games Colchester United have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Salford City 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Colchester United vs Salford City?
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.