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

As Colchester prepare to host Shrewsbury on February 7, 2026, with kick-off at 16:01, this ENGLAND: League Two fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Colchester, currently 13th in the standings with 42 points from 28 games, trail the leaders by 17 points. They've earned 22 points from 14 home 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 4 goals scored.

Shrewsbury, sitting 22nd with 23 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 6 points from 14 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Colchester and Shrewsbury have favored Colchester, with Shrewsbury claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-0). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Crewe, Colchester recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Macey, Hunt, Araujo, Tucker, Back, Gape, Barbrook, Edwards, Payne, Lisbie, Goodwin. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Shrewsbury's last outing came against Barnet, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Cox, Ruffels, Boyle, Stubbs, Benning, Clucas, Freeman, Hoole , Scully, Lloyd, Marquis. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Looking ahead, Colchester are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Colchester and Shrewsbury 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 2.4 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Shrewsbury's games average 2.6 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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