Cardiff City U-21 vs Colchester U-21: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Cardiff City U-21 prepare to host Colchester U-21 on February 24, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00, this ENGLAND: Profesional Development League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Cardiff City U-21, currently 6th in the standings with 25 points from 18 games, trail the leaders by 17 points. They've earned 10 points from 9 home 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 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Colchester U-21, sitting 10th with 18 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 3 points from 6 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 defensive issues, conceding 15 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Cardiff City U-21 and Colchester U-21 have favored Cardiff City U-21, ending in a 1-1 draw. Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against QPR U-21, Cardiff City U-21 recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Colchester U-21's last outing came against Watford U-21, where they secured a 5-2 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Cardiff City U-21 are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Cardiff City U-21 and Colchester U-21 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 plenty of goals: Cardiff City U-21's fixtures have averaged 4 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Colchester U-21's games average 4.5 goals, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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