Cheltenham Town make the long trip to Essex to take on Danny Cowley’s Colchester United side. With both teams nearing the foot of the table, these three points could prove crucial to either side.
League Two
Our Three Predictions For Colchester United v Cheltenham Town
- First prediction: Both teams to score – 1.70
- Second prediction: Match to end in a draw – 3.30
- Third prediction: Over 2.5 goals scored – 1.85
First Prediction for Colchester United v Cheltenham Town: Both Teams To Score – 1.70
Cheltenham Town have only failed to score in two of their ten league games despite sitting 21st at the foot of the table. Whilst scoring 14 goals, they have conceded 19, making Michael Flynn’s team prone to a high-scoring fixture. Despite playing one less game due to international call-ups, Colchester United have suffered the same fate, scoring 13 but concerning 15. It’s obvious that whilst both teams can score, they struggle defensively.
Second Prediction for Colchester United v Cheltenham Town: Match To End In A Draw – 3.30
With both teams sitting around the foot of the table with just a mere point and four places separating the two sides, it is fair to say that this match could be a close encounter. Cowley’s men have drawn their last three games in all competitions, and seven games overall. Despite Flynn’s men only drawing once, these two sides are similar in ability, and that may be how next Saturday’s match plays out in Essex.
Third Prediction for Colchester United v Cheltenham Town: Over 2.5 Goals Scored
As previously mentioned, both sides can both score goals and concede them. The Robins have only kept one clean sheet in all competitions so far, and have conceded seven goals in their last three games, whilst the U’s have kept three clean sheets, but have conceded five in their previous three league games. With both sides struggling to keep goals out defensively, they have also proved they can score them, the hosts only going three league games this season without scoring at least one goal, and the visitors scoring six in their last three. This may prove to be an intense, high-scoring affair at the JobServe community stadium.
Best Odds For Colchester United vs Cheltenham Town
| Bookmaker | Colchester United | Draw | Cheltenham Town |
| 10Bet | 1.80 | 3.30 | 3.70 |
| Cosmobet | 1.84 | 3.23 | 3.59 |
| Myriadplay | 1.84 | 3.23 | 3.59 |
Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results and Head-to-Head:
Cheltenham Town come into this match off the back of an embarrassing 3-2 loss to local rivals Swindon Town, whilst Colchester United had the week off to rest due to international call-ups. It’s two losses on the bounce for Flynn’s Robins, who sit 21st after relegation from League One last season.
Colchester United have drawn their last three, losing their last game after the 90 minutes on penalties to League One outfit Leyton Orient in the Bristol Street Motors trophy. Cowley’s side haven’t done much better themselves this season, after avoiding relegation to the National League last season. They sit 17th but with a game in hand over teams around them.
Both sides have not faced each other since Cheltenham Town’s last season in League Two, but since 2016, both sides have won this fixture four times each, with three of those 11 matchups also resulting in draws. The last time these two teams played each other, a late Connor Thomas goal gave the Robins all three points.
Confrontation
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Colchester
Cheltenham
2
0
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Cheltenham Town
Colchester United
0
1
14/01/2025
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Cheltenham Town
Colchester United
2
1
19/10/2024
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Colchester United
Cheltenham Town
1
2
Last Results - Colchester 
07/02/2026
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Colchester
Shrewsbury
2
0
W
31/01/2026
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Crewe
Colchester
1
0
L
27/01/2026
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Colchester
Grimsby
0
1
L
24/01/2026
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Colchester
Fleetwood
2
1
W
17/01/2026
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Bristol Rovers
Colchester
0
1
W
Last Results - Cheltenham
07/02/2026
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Cheltenham
MK Dons
2
3
L
31/01/2026
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Accrington
Cheltenham
3
1
L
24/01/2026
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Cheltenham
Grimsby
0
2
L
17/01/2026
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Oldham
Cheltenham
2
1
L
10/01/2026
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Cheltenham
Leicester
0
2
L
Where To Watch Colchester United vs Cheltenham Town
Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in person?
- Location: JobServe Community Stadium, Colchester
- Date: October 19th, 2024
This game is currently not scheduled to be televised
Probable Lineups for Colchester United vs Cheltenham Town
What sort of lineups can we expect from both sides for this League Two clash?
Colchester United Lineup
- Lineup: Macey; Egbo, Hunt, Flanagan, Iandolo; Payne, Read, Woodyard; Tovide, Gordon, L. Taylor
- Suspended/injured: Edwards, Bishop
- Manager: Danny Cowley
Cheltenham Town Lineup
- Lineup: Evans; Kinsella, Bradbury, Stubbs, Bennett, Shipley; Archer, Pett, Young; Bowman, Miller
- Suspended/injured: Pell, Haynes, Jude-Boyd, Bakare
- Manager: Michael Flynn
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