Colchester vs Salford: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Colchester prepare to host Salford City on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this ENGLAND: League Two fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Colchester, currently 10th in the standings with 49 points from 32 games, trail the leaders by 16 points. They've earned 28 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Salford City, sitting 8th with 52 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 25 points from 16 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Colchester and Salford City have favored Salford City, with Salford City claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-4). Over the past few seasons, Salford City have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against Barnet, Colchester recorded a 4-1 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Macey, Hunt, Araujo, Tucker, Vincent-Young, Bishop, Read, Akachukwu, Payne, Lisbie, Tovide. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Salford City's last outing came against Cheltenham Town, where they secured a 2-3 defeat using a 3-1-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Young, Garbutt, Awe, Dorrington, Ashley, Harris, Grant, Austerfield, Mnoga, NMai, Graydon. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Colchester are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Colchester and Salford City 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: Colchester's fixtures have averaged 1.9 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Salford City's games average 2.9 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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