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

As Colchester U-21 prepare to host Watford U-21 on February 13, 2026, with kick-off at 14:00, this ENGLAND: Profesional Development League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Colchester U-21, currently 10th in the standings with 15 points from 15 games, trail the leaders by 24 points. They've earned 12 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 16 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Watford U-21, sitting 3rd with 28 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 11 points from 8 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 19 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Colchester U-21 and Watford U-21 have favored Watford U-21, with Watford U-21 claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-6). This fixture has generally favored Watford U-21 in recent years.

In their previous league match against Bristol City U-21, Colchester U-21 recorded a 0-5 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Watford U-21's last outing came against QPR U-21, where they secured a 5-0 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Colchester U-21 are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Colchester U-21 and Watford 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: Colchester U-21's fixtures have averaged 4.4 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Watford U-21's games average 4.3 goals, with 9 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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