Cambridge Utd vs Colchester: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Cambridge United prepare to host Colchester on February 17, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this ENGLAND: League Two fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Cambridge United, currently 4th in the standings with 56 points from 30 games, are within reach of the top with 6 points behind. They've earned 33 points from 14 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 12 goals scored.

Colchester, sitting 12th with 45 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 20 points from 14 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Cambridge United and Colchester have favored Cambridge United, with Colchester claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Crawley Town, Cambridge United recorded a 3-0 victory while lining up in a 3-4-1-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Eastwood, Watts, Jobe, Gibbons, Brophy, Hoddle, McLoughlin, Bennett, Mpanzu, Knight, Appere. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.

Colchester's last outing came against Shrewsbury, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 3-4-1-2 system. Their starting XI featured Macey, Hunt, Araujo, Tucker, Vincent-Young, Bishop, Read, Tovide, Payne, Lisbie, Goodwin. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.

Looking ahead, Cambridge United are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Cambridge United and Colchester are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Cambridge United's fixtures have averaged 2.9 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Colchester's games average 2.5 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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