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
Key match information
Colchester United played Shrewsbury Town in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 7 February 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Colchester United: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Shrewsbury Town: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Colchester United scores 1.46 and concedes 1.11 goals per match. Shrewsbury Town scores 0.82 and concedes 1.68. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Colchester United 57%, Shrewsbury Town 46%. Over 2.5: Colchester United 32%, Shrewsbury Town 46%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Colchester United has higher xG: 1.42 vs 1.23. Colchester United: 12.2 shots per match, Shrewsbury Town: 11.4.
Match halves
Colchester United: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.64. Shrewsbury Town: half-time lead 11%, second-half goals 0.43.
Goals by minute
Colchester United: 0-15 (11 goals). Shrewsbury Town: 76-90+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.59 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
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.
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 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Colchester United is 125% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Colchester United · 0.8 pts / match - 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 match.
1.46 goals / match - Colchester United · 0.82 goals / match - Shrewsbury Town
Colchester United is 51% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.11 goals / match - Colchester United · 1.68 goals / match - Shrewsbury Town
Colchester United scores in 75% of matches (21 of 28 matches), while Shrewsbury Town keeps a clean sheet in 29% (8 of 28 matches).
Shrewsbury Town scores in 61% of matches (17 of 28 matches), while Colchester United keeps a clean sheet in 25% (7 of 28 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 - Shrewsbury 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 48% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.32 pts / match - Colchester United · 0.89 pts / match - Shrewsbury Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Colchester United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Shrewsbury Town - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 11% of matches and wins 18%. 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 | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 (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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Colchester United
Shrewsbury 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 | Shrewsbury Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 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
Previous meeting: Colchester United 1 - 0 - 0 Shrewsbury Town. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.