Cambridge United vs Colchester United – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:1
17/02/2026 at 14:45 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • League Two - Round 33
  • Referee: Brown D. (Eng)

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
0.950.83
Ball possession
43%57%
Total shots
149
Shots on target
23
Big chances
02
Corner kicks
53
Passes
65% (233/357)72% (348/483)
Yellow cards
22
Expected goals (xG)
0.950.83
xG on target (xGOT)
0.671.01
Total shots
149
Shots on target
23
Shots off target
61
Blocked shots
65
Shots inside the box
106
Shots outside the box
43
Hit the woodwork
11
Headed goals
11
Big chances
02
Corner kicks
53
Touches in opposition box
2621
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
22
Free kicks
119
Passes
65% (233/357)72% (348/483)
Long passes
28% (23/81)36% (37/104)
Passes in final third
59% (79/134)53% (70/131)
Crosses
16% (3/19)33% (2/6)
Expected assists (xA)
0.820.32
Throw ins
3225
Fouls
911
Tackles
57% (13/23)75% (12/16)
Duels won
6365
Clearances
1637
Interceptions
1615
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
21
xGOT faced
1.010.67
Goals prevented
0.01-0.33

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (1 - 1)
  • 3', 1 - 0, Watts K. , Knight B. (A),
  • 22', Bishop T. 🟨,
  • 30', 1 - 1, Payne J. ,
  • 43', Purrington B. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (0 - 0)
  • 63', Edwards O. , Akachukwu R. ,
  • 71', Bishop T. , Barbrook F. ,
  • 71', Tovide S. , Goodwin W. ,
  • 72', Brophy J. , Smith K. ,
  • 72', Appere L. , Lavery S. ,
  • 72', Purrington B. , Bennett L. ,
  • 84', Gibbons J. 🟨,
  • 90+5', Read A. 🟨,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Cambridge United
49%
Draw
29.2%
Colchester United
21.8%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
39.1% 29.1% 31.8%

Our Initial ML Estimation

39% 29.2% 31.9%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Cambridge United has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+9.9%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Cambridge United's performance.
  • Colchester United has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-10%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Colchester United might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Cambridge United than the current prediction. (-10%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Cambridge United that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Colchester United than the current prediction. (+10.1%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Colchester United could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Cambridge United - Colchester United Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.91
    (2.34)
    3.19
    (3.15)
    4.27
    (2.88)
    7.1%
    (9.3%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.00
    What is the prediction for Cambridge United - Colchester United?
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • DNB - Cambridge (1.40) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Users Predictions: Cambridge United will win (12 of 13 users predict this - 92.31%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 77.83%100%.
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): Cambridge United will win (8 of 9 users predict this - 88.89%) 🥈 Silver Tip.
  • Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 10 Selected Experts predict this event. Cambridge (votes: 9 - 90%). Colchester (votes: 1 - 10%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • This match features a clash between the league leader and a mid-table team (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ League One and 12).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cambridge won 2.
    • Cambridge is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
    • Colchester has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
    • Cambridge may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • In this match, Cambridge is seen as the favorite.
    • There will not play in Cambridge: Kouassi K. (Hamstring Injury) Mayor A. (Inactive) Morrison M. (Injury)
    • There will not play in Colchester: Mbick M. (Inactive) Perry B. (Knee Injury)
    • There are questionable in Cambridge: Bradshaw Z. (Inactive) Hoddle G. (Inactive)
    • There are questionable in Colchester: Anderson H. (Inactive) Iandolo E. (Injury)
    • In the last 14 head-to-head matches, Cambridge won 6 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 15:21. (average 1.1:1.5).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Cambridge won 4 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 10:7. (average 1.4:1).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Cambridge United - Colchester United were as follows:
    19.08.2025 Colchester United - Cambridge United 1:2
    03.08.2024 Colchester United - Cambridge United 6:0
    17.10.2023 Cambridge United - Colchester United 1:2
    Latest results of Cambridge United
    Latest results of Colchester United
    English League Two Table
    2025/26
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Bromley432314668:432583
    2MK Dons432213879:433679
    3Cambridge Utd422114762:313177
    4Notts Co432371371:492276
    5Swindon432281367:511674
    6Salford432351557:50774
    7Chesterfield421815964:531169
    8Grimsby4119111162:451768
    9Barnet4318131260:491167
    10Crewe431991563:531066
    11Oldham4217141152:361665
    12Walsall4317111552:50262
    13Colchester4216121456:451160
    14Fleetwood4315131553:54-158
    15Bristol Rovers431742249:63-1455
    16Accrington421491941:48-751
    17Gillingham4212141648:60-1250
    18Shrewsbury431382240:66-2647
    19Cheltenham4112101948:67-1946
    20Tranmere429102349:72-2337
    21Crawley438132241:65-2437
    22Newport431072643:73-3037
    23Barrow42892540:68-2833
    24Harrogate43892635:66-3133

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