Colchester v Cheltenham: Preview, Form & Head-to-Head
Key Talking Points
- Colchester take 8 points from their last 6; Cheltenham have 11 from theirs.
- They have met 16 times, with 7 wins for Colchester, 6 for Cheltenham and 3 draws.
Form Going In
| Club | Last 6 | Pts | Scored | Conceded | BTTS | Over 2.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester | DWWLLD | 8/18 | 1.28 | 1.03 | 45% | 38% |
| Cheltenham | WLDWDW | 11/18 | 1.48 | 1.6 | 65% | 60% |
Form over the last six completed matches, all competitions. Rates withheld below a six-match sample.
Where They Stand
| Pos | Club | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Colchester | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 8 |
| 4 | Cheltenham | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 11 |
Head-to-Head
- Colchester wins
- 2
- Draws
- 0
- Cheltenham wins
- 0
- Meetings
- 2
- 2 May 2026 Cheltenham 1–4 Colchester
- 29 Nov 2025 Colchester 2–0 Cheltenham
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Season Stats Compared
| Colchester | Stat | Cheltenham |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Played | 40 |
| 17 | Won | 15 |
| 9 | Drawn | 10 |
| 14 | Lost | 15 |
| 43% | Win rate | 38% |
| 1.28 | Goals per game | 1.48 |
| 1.03 | Conceded per game | 1.6 |
| 28% | Clean sheets | 23% |
| 35% | Failed to score | 15% |
| 45% | Both teams scored | 65% |
| 38% | Over 2.5 goals | 60% |
Season to date, all competitions. The stronger figure in each row is highlighted.
Home Form v Away Form
The split that matters most for this fixture: how Colchester perform at home against how Cheltenham travel.
| Record | Pl | W | D | L | Win rate | Scored | Conceded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester at home | 20 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 55% | 1.45 | 0.8 |
| Cheltenham away | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 30% | 1.4 | 1.7 |
Key Players 2026/27
Colchester
| Player | Apps | Starts | G | A | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Anderson | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E. Iandolo | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| R. Hunt | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaden Williams | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K. Kouassi | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cheltenham
| Player | Apps | Starts | G | A | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. McCann | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R. Broom | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Evans | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Weimann | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| G. Miller | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top scorers, league appearances only. Starts are full line-ups; appearances include substitute outings.
Last Season 2025/26
The same players a season earlier — useful for judging who has kicked on.
Colchester
- 13 J. Payne — 39 apps, 6 assists
- 11 Kyreece Lisbie — 0 apps, 5 assists
- 11 H. Anderson — 33 apps, 4 assists
- 7 A. Read — 45 apps, 3 assists
- 7 Micah Mbick — 22 apps, 2 assists
Cheltenham
- 15 I. Hutchinson — 34 apps, 3 assists
- 7 G. Miller — 29 apps, 1 assists
- 6 J. Thomas — 39 apps, 5 assists
- 4 J. Bickerstaff — 45 apps, 4 assists
- 4 J. Martin — 27 apps, 0 assists
Recent Results
Colchester
- 12 Sep Colchester 1–1 Crewe
- 5 Sep Swindon Town 3–1 Colchester
- 1 Sep Bristol Rovers 2–0 Colchester
- 29 Aug Colchester 1–0 Rochdale
- 22 Aug Colchester 2–1 Oldham
Cheltenham
- 12 Sep Crawley Town 1–3 Cheltenham
- 5 Sep Cheltenham 2–2 Grimsby
- 1 Sep Cheltenham 3–2 York
- 29 Aug Barnet 2–2 Cheltenham
- 22 Aug Swindon Town 2–1 Cheltenham
Colchester v Cheltenham FAQs
- When is Colchester v Cheltenham?
- Kick-off is 3:00pm on Saturday 19 September 2026.
- What is the head-to-head record?
- These clubs have met 2 times in our records: 2 for Colchester, 0 for Cheltenham, and 0 draws.
- Where are both clubs in the table?
- Colchester are 13th on 8 points; Cheltenham are 4th on 11.
- Are these sides likely to produce goals?
- Both teams have scored in 45% of Colchester games and 65% of Cheltenham games. Over 2.5 goals has landed in 38% and 60% respectively.