Colchester United vs Bristol Rovers – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Football English League Two Colchester United - Bristol Rovers
Result
1:1
20/09/2025 at 10:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • League Two - Round 9
  • Referee: Byrne A. (Eng)

Match Stats

Expected Goals (xG)
0.991.25
Ball Possession
51%49%
Total shots
1010
Shots on target
41
Big Chances
22
Corner Kicks
42
Passes
71% (268/379)68% (251/370)
Yellow Cards
25
Expected Goals (xG)
0.991.25
xG on target (xGOT)
0.630.63
Total shots
1010
Shots on target
41
Shots off target
15
Blocked Shots
54
Shots inside the Box
99
Shots outside the Box
11
Hit the Woodwork
00
Big Chances
22
Corner Kicks
42
Touches in opposition box
2717
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
31
Free Kicks
177
Passes
71% (268/379)68% (251/370)
Long passes
26% (22/86)41% (34/82)
Passes in final third
56% (77/138)52% (65/125)
Crosses
13% (2/15)20% (3/15)
Expected assists (xA)
0.610.75
Throw-ins
3016
Fouls
717
Tackles
33% (5/15)67% (8/12)
Duels won
5952
Clearances
3526
Interceptions
27
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper Saves
03
xGOT faced
0.630.63
Goals prevented
-0.37-0.37

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 1)
  • 21', Smith T. 🟨,
  • 40', 0 - 1, Cavegn F. , Chang A. (A),
  • 43', Thomas L. 🟨,
  • 43', Omochere P. , Harrison E. ,
  • 45+3', Harrison E. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (1 - 0)
  • 52', 1 - 1, Mbick M. , Payne J. (A),
  • 55', Chang A. , Cotterill J. ,
  • 55', Cavegn F. , Dewsbury O. ,
  • 59', Cotterill J. 🟨,
  • 78', Mbick M. , Tovide S. ,
  • 78', Bishop T. , Harvey R. ,
  • 78', Anderson H. , Gordon J. ,
  • 79', Read A. 🟨,
  • 79', Lopata K. 🟨,
  • 80', Thomas L. , Issaka F. ,
  • 83', McEachran J. 🟨,

Chances of winning


Colchester United
28.1%
Draw
29.4%
Bristol Rovers
42.5%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
37.8% 27% 35.2%

Our Initial ML Estimation

38.5% 27.5% 34.6%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Colchester United has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-9.7%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Colchester United's form might have worsened.
  • Bristol Rovers has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+7.3%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Bristol Rovers's recent form is better than expected.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Colchester United than the current prediction. (+10.4%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Colchester United, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Bristol Rovers than the current prediction. (-7.9%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Bristol Rovers, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Colchester United - Bristol Rovers Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    3.67
    (2.47)
    3.44
    (3.46)
    2.39
    (2.66)
    -1.7%
    (7.1%)

  • The most likely Over/Under: 2.25
  • Preview Facts
    • An outsider and one of the leaders will play in this match (ranked 19 and 9).
    • In recent matches, Colchester has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 1 wins).
    • Bristol Rovers is in superb shape, having picked up a string of victories recently (last 5 games: 5 wins).
    • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
    • There will not play in Colchester: Edwards O. (Red Card) Flanagan T. (Injury) Goodwin W. (Thigh Injury) Iandolo E. (Knee Injury) Perry B. (Knee Injury)
    • There will not play in Bristol Rovers: Forde S. (Injury)
    • In the last 3 head-to-head matches, Colchester won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 2:4. (average 0.7:1.3).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Colchester won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 2:3. (average 1:1.5).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Colchester United - Bristol Rovers were as follows:
    23.11.2022 Colchester United - Bristol Rovers 1:2
    Latest results of Colchester United
    Latest results of Bristol Rovers
    English League Two Table
    2025/26
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Gillingham963015:6921
    2Salford961216:11519
    3Walsall961212:7519
    4Swindon960319:13618
    5Chesterfield943214:12215
    6Grimsby943214:12215
    7Notts Co942316:10614
    8Bromley935114:10414
    9Cambridge Utd942311:9214
    10Bristol Rovers942310:10014
    11Oldham93428:5313
    12Crewe941412:10213
    13Barnet941411:11013
    14MK Dons933314:9512
    15Fleetwood933311:12-112
    16Harrogate932410:12-211
    17Tranmere823313:1219
    18Accrington82336:8-29
    19Barrow93067:11-49
    20Colchester91538:10-28
    21Crawley92257:15-88
    22Newport91269:16-75
    23Shrewsbury91266:18-125
    24Cheltenham91173:17-144

          Promotion ~ League One
          Promotion ~ League Two (Play Offs: Semi~finals)
          Relegation ~ National League