As Cheltenham faces Colchester in the England League Two on 02.05.2026, fans are in for a treat. These teams have met before with close results, making this game a must-watch. Dive into our detailed prediction, check stats from their last meeting in the England League Two, and consider placing a bet based on our thorough analysis of Cheltenham and Colchester.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Walsall | 45 | 18 | 11 | 16 | 55/53 | 65 |
| 13 | Colchester | 45 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 58/48 | 63 |
| 14 | Bristol Rovers | 45 | 19 | 4 | 22 | 55/64 | 61 |
| 16 | Accrington ST | 45 | 14 | 11 | 20 | 47/55 | 53 |
| 17 | Cheltenham | 45 | 14 | 10 | 21 | 52/75 | 52 |
| 18 | Gillingham | 45 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 52/72 | 50 |
Key Player Statistics: Cheltenham vs Colchester
x 10Cheltenham vs Colchester Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | Colchester | Cheltenham | 29.11.2025 | 2-0 |
| League Two | Cheltenham | Colchester | 08.03.2025 | 0-1 |
| EFL Trophy | Cheltenham | Colchester | 14.01.2025 | 2-1 |
| League Two | Colchester | Cheltenham | 19.10.2024 | 1-2 |
| League Two | Cheltenham | Colchester | 24.04.2021 | 1-0 |
| League Two | Colchester | Cheltenham | 29.12.2020 | 0-0 |
| League Two | Colchester | Cheltenham | 29.02.2020 | 0-2 |
| League Two | Cheltenham | Colchester | 23.11.2019 | 1-1 |
| League Two | Colchester | Cheltenham | 09.02.2019 | 3-0 |
| League Two | Cheltenham | Colchester | 01.09.2018 | 1-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | Bristol Rovers | Cheltenham | 25.04.2026 | 4-0 |
| League Two | Cheltenham | Tranmere | 21.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| League Two | Cheltenham | Newport County | 18.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| League Two | Cheltenham | Gillingham | 14.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| League Two | Walsall | Cheltenham | 11.04.2026 | 0-4 |
| League Two | Cheltenham | Cambridge United | 06.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| League Two | Chesterfield | Cheltenham | 03.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| League Two | Notts County | Cheltenham | 21.03.2026 | 5-2 |
| League Two | Cheltenham | Crewe | 17.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| League Two | Shrewsbury | Cheltenham | 14.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | Colchester | Notts County | 25.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| League Two | Harrogate Town | Colchester | 18.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| League Two | Colchester | Accrington ST | 14.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| League Two | Colchester | Swindon Town | 10.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| League Two | Tranmere | Colchester | 06.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| League Two | Colchester | Oldham | 03.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| League Two | Colchester | Walsall | 28.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| League Two | Bromley | Colchester | 21.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| League Two | Milton Keynes Dons | Colchester | 18.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| League Two | Colchester | Crawley Town | 13.03.2026 | 0-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Cheltenham VS Colchester
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Cheltenham vs Colchester
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Cheltenham vs Colchester
This is a game that matters more than the casual fan might think. Cheltenham sit 17th in League Two, just five points above the relegation zone with 52 points from 45 games. Colchester are comfortably mid-table in 13th with 63 points. The gap tells a story. And for Cheltenham, every point from here feels like survival currency.
Here's what you need to watch for — Cheltenham's defensive record is genuinely alarming. They've conceded 75 goals in 45 league games this season. That's one of the worst defensive records in the division. Colchester, by contrast, have scored 58 and look sharp going forward.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Colchester being a safe, boring mid-table side. They've got genuine firepower. J. Payne leads their attack with 13 goals and 6 assists in 38 games — a consistent, creative threat throughout the campaign. Kyreece Lisbie adds 11 goals from just one appearance listed, which raises eyebrows and signals a player who can be electric. H. Anderson chips in with 10 goals too. That's a real attacking unit facing a leaky Cheltenham back line.
For Cheltenham, Inih Hutchinson is carrying the team. Fifteen goals in 33 matches is genuinely impressive. If he fires, Cheltenham have a chance. But one man can't fix a defence that concedes nearly two goals per game.
The head-to-head record adds another layer. In their most recent League Two meeting, Colchester won 2-0. Earlier this season at Cheltenham's ground, Colchester took all three points with a 1-0 victory. Colchester have won three of the last four League Two meetings between these sides. That's a pattern worth noting.
Here's the surprising statistical insight that caught my eye — Cheltenham have conceded 23 more goals than they've scored this season. Yet their attack has actually been decent at 52 goals. This isn't a team that can't score. It's a team that simply cannot stop conceding. That opens up the Both Teams to Score market beautifully, and I'd highlight it as strong value here.
On the betting side, Colchester at 2.18 looks like genuine value given the form, the head-to-head record, and Cheltenham's defensive fragility. I'd also back Over 2.5 goals with confidence. My bold prediction — Hutchinson scores for Cheltenham but Colchester's attacking trio overwhelms a shaky home defence in a 2-1 Colchester win.
Cheltenham need this. But wanting it and winning it are very different things. Saturday could feel brutal for the home faithful — and thrilling for everyone watching.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Angol | England | 31 | Attacker | 187 | 72 |
| J. Day | England | 35 | Goalkeeper | 194 | 76 |
| R. Broom | Wales | 29 | Midfielder | 177 | 80 |
| G. Miller | England | 27 | Attacker | 178 | 64 |
| S. Bennett | England | 35 | Defender | 178 | 81 |
| L. Young | England | 33 | Midfielder | 173 | 72 |
| D. Power | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Defender | 179 | 73 |
| I. Bakare | England | 23 | Defender | 188 | 88 |
| J. Martin | England | 24 | Attacker | 176 | 70 |
| J. Bickerstaff | Wales | 24 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| S. Sherring | England | 25 | Defender | 188 | 78 |
| G. Harmon | England | 25 | Midfielder | 163 | n/a |
| Tommy George Backwell | England | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Walters | England | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| F. Willcox | England | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Arkelle Nicholas Cecil Jude-Boyd | England | 23 | Defender | 182 | 74 |
| T. King | England | 19 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| M. Barber | England | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Mamadou Diallo | England | n/a | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Harry Tustin | England | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Anderson | England | 29 | Midfielder | 179 | 62 |
| K. Vincent-Young | England | 30 | Defender | 180 | 70 |
| R. Hunt | England | 30 | Defender | 170 | 67 |
| A. Read | England | 27 | Midfielder | 178 | 64 |
| J. Baldwin | England | 32 | Defender | 185 | 69 |
| J. Tucker | England | 26 | Defender | 192 | 85 |
| D. Gape | England | 31 | Midfielder | 180 | 70 |
| J. Payne | England | 31 | Midfielder | 165 | 60 |
| O. Edwards | England | 25 | Midfielder | 173 | n/a |
| T. Smith | England | 24 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 78 |
| Harvey Araujo | England | 21 | Defender | 182 | n/a |
| Jaden Williams | England | 21 | Attacker | 176 | n/a |
| Kyreece Lisbie | England | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Joshua Alan Powell | England | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Jollife | England | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| H. Chamberlain | England | 20 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Adrian Moyosoreoluwa Ameer Akande | Nigeria | 22 | Midfielder | 176 | |
| M. Evans | England | 19 | Attacker | 182 | n/a |
| K. Connelly | England | 20 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| R. Harvey | England | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
Cheltenham vs Colchester match odds
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