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. 🟨,

Highlights

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)
    3.97
    (2.47)
    3.4
    (3.46)
    2.26
    (2.66)
    -1.3%
    (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
    1Walsall1181217:9825
    2Swindon1180322:13924
    3Grimsby1163223:131021
    4Gillingham1163217:10721
    5Crewe1161416:12419
    6Salford1161417:15219
    7MK Dons1153319:12718
    8Cambridge Utd1153314:10418
    9Chesterfield1153320:19118
    10Notts Co1152420:13717
    11Barnet1152414:12217
    12Bristol Rovers1152413:13017
    13Bromley1136217:15215
    14Fleetwood1143415:16-115
    15Oldham1135310:9114
    16Harrogate1142512:14-214
    17Barrow114169:12-313
    18Tranmere1025316:15111
    19Colchester1125416:16011
    20Accrington102357:13-69
    21Crawley112279:20-118
    22Cheltenham112186:24-187
    23Shrewsbury111377:20-136
    24Newport1112810:21-115

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