Colchester vs Cambridge United: result 1-2 and analysis
League TwoMatchday 4Kick-off on August 19, 2025 at 06:45 PM (UTC)JobServe Community Stadium, Colchester, Essex
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What was the result of Colchester vs Cambridge United?
Cambridge United won 1-2 on August 19, 2025.
Goalscorers
- 13′A. ReadColchester
- 45′J. BrophyCambridge United
- 45′M. JobeCambridge United
Official lineup for Colchester vs Cambridge United
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Colchester
4-2-3-1- 9S. Tovide
- 23Adrian Moyosoreoluwa Ameer Akande
- 10J. Payne
- 18O. Thorn
- 16A. Read
- 8E. Bishop
- 30K. Vincent-Young
- 6T. Flanagan
- 5J. Tucker
- 2R. Hunt
- 1M. Macey
Cambridge United
4-2-3-1- 9L. Appéré
- 11S. Kaikai
- 10E. Kachunga
- 7J. Brophy
- 17P. Mpanzu
- 4D. Ball
- 3B. Purrington
- 6K. Watts
- 23M. Jobe
- 2L. Bennett
- 1J. Eastwood
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Colchester have 4 wins, 7 draws and 4 defeats; Cambridge United have 7, 2 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2025 | Shrewsbury(away) | 2-0 | League Two |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Oxford United(away) | 0-1 | League Cup |
| Aug 9, 2025 | Oldham(away) | 1-1 | League Two |
| Aug 2, 2025 | Tranmere(home) | 1-1 | League Two |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Braintree(away) | 1-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2025 | Harrogate Town(home) | 1-1 | League Two |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Bristol Rovers(away) | 2-0 | League Cup |
| Aug 9, 2025 | Swindon Town(away) | 2-3 | League Two |
| Aug 2, 2025 | Cheltenham(home) | 1-0 | League Two |
| Jul 26, 2025 | Charlton(home) | 1-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Colchester wins, 1 draw, 3 Cambridge United wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2024 | Colchester 6-0 Cambridge United | Friendlies Clubs |
| Oct 17, 2023 | Cambridge United 1-2 Colchester | EFL Trophy |
| Jan 16, 2021 | Colchester 1-1 Cambridge United | League Two |
| Dec 15, 2020 | Cambridge United 2-1 Colchester | League Two |
| Feb 1, 2020 | Cambridge United 2-1 Colchester | League Two |
| Aug 17, 2019 | Colchester 1-2 Cambridge United | League Two |
Last archived meeting: Colchester vs Cambridge United on Aug 3, 2024
How many goals should we expect?
Colchester score 1.2 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Cambridge United score 1.5 and concede 1.3.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester | 1.2 | 1.1 | 6 | 7/15 | 5/15 |
| Cambridge United | 1.5 | 1.3 | 5 | 9/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Colchester | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 12 |
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