Shrewsbury Town vs Colchester United
England - EFL League Two
- 40%Ball Possession60%
- 18Total Shots11
- 6Shots on Target4
- 8Corners4
- 17Fouls13
- 3Yellow Cards0
- 07/02/2026, 15:01EFL League TwoColchester United2 - 0Shrewsbury Town07/02/2026, 15:01EFL League TwoColchester United
2 - 0
Shrewsbury Town - 16/08/2025, 14:00EFL League TwoShrewsbury Town0 - 2Colchester United16/08/2025, 14:00EFL League TwoShrewsbury Town
0 - 2
Colchester United - 04/11/2023, 15:00FA CupShrewsbury Town3 - 2Colchester United04/11/2023, 15:00FA CupShrewsbury Town
3 - 2
Colchester United - 27/02/2016, 15:00EFL League OneColchester United0 - 0Shrewsbury Town27/02/2016, 15:00EFL League OneColchester United
0 - 0
Shrewsbury Town - 10/10/2015, 14:00EFL League OneShrewsbury Town4 - 2Colchester United10/10/2015, 14:00EFL League OneShrewsbury Town
4 - 2
Colchester United
Key Statistics
Avg. Goals
Above average
2.83League 2.52
Over 2.5 Goals
Above average
50%League 44%
Both Teams Score
Average
50%League 51%
Cards
Well below avg
1.33League 4.18
Corners
Below average
8.33League 9.94
Over / Under
0.5
1+ gol
OVER100%UNDER0%1.5
2+ gol
OVER85%UNDER15%2.5
3+ gol
OVER35%UNDER65%3.5
4+ gol
OVER21%UNDER79%
Team Performance
Shrewsbury Town
Home
Colchester United
Away
Points & Results
- 1.00PPG1.29
- 29%Wins29%
- 29%First to Score71%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game0.711.14
- Conceded/game1.571.43
- xG1.381.46
- xGA1.141.50
Trends
- 29%Both Score71%
- 29%Clean Sheet14%
- 19/09/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoCrewe Alexandra1 - 1DShrewsbury Town19/09/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoCrewe Alexandra
1 - 1
Shrewsbury TownD - 12/09/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoShrewsbury Town2 - 0WNorthampton Town12/09/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoShrewsbury Town
2 - 0
Northampton TownW - 05/09/2026, 11:30EFL League TwoFleetwood Town2 - 0LShrewsbury Town05/09/2026, 11:30EFL League TwoFleetwood Town
2 - 0
Shrewsbury TownL - 01/09/2026, 18:45EFL League TwoRochdale3 - 0LShrewsbury Town01/09/2026, 18:45EFL League TwoRochdale
3 - 0
Shrewsbury TownL - 29/08/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoShrewsbury Town1 - 0WSalford City29/08/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoShrewsbury Town
1 - 0
Salford CityW - 22/08/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoShrewsbury Town1 - 3LBarnet22/08/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoShrewsbury Town
1 - 3
BarnetL - 15/08/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoTranmere Rovers2 - 0LShrewsbury Town15/08/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoTranmere Rovers
2 - 0
Shrewsbury TownL
Shrewsbury Town scored in 4/7 recent form matches and averaged 0.71 goals.
- 19/09/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoColchester United1 - 1DCheltenham Town19/09/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoColchester United
1 - 1
Cheltenham TownD - 12/09/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoColchester United1 - 1DCrewe Alexandra12/09/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoColchester United
1 - 1
Crewe AlexandraD - 05/09/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoSwindon Town3 - 1LColchester United05/09/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoSwindon Town
3 - 1
Colchester UnitedL - 01/09/2026, 18:45EFL League TwoBristol Rovers2 - 0LColchester United01/09/2026, 18:45EFL League TwoBristol Rovers
2 - 0
Colchester UnitedL - 29/08/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoColchester United1 - 0WRochdale29/08/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoColchester United
1 - 0
RochdaleW - 22/08/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoColchester United2 - 1WOldham Athletic22/08/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoColchester United
2 - 1
Oldham AthleticW - 15/08/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoAccrington Stanley2 - 2DColchester United15/08/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoAccrington Stanley
2 - 2
Colchester UnitedD
Colchester United scored in 6/7 recent form matches and averaged 1.14 goals.
Colchester United is +61% better in terms of Scored/game
Colchester United is +10% better in terms of Conceded/game
Colchester United is +6% better in terms of xG
Shrewsbury Town is +32% better in terms of xGA
Colchester United is +33% better in terms of First-Half Form
Both teams are equal in terms of Offsides
Shrewsbury Town is +3% better in terms of Corners
Shrewsbury Town is +99% better in terms of Cards
Colchester United is +30% better in terms of Shots on Target
Starting
Shrewsbury Town
Coach: Gavin Patrick Cowan
Substitutes
Shrewsbury Town
| # | Form | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salford City | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 12 | +7 | 25 | |
| 2 | Barnet | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 15 | +8 | 21 | |
| 3 | Crewe Alexandra | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 11 | +4 | 21 | |
| 4 | Walsall | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 7 | +9 | 19 | |
| 5 | Cheltenham Town | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 22 | -1 | 18 | |
| 6 | York City | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 13 | +6 | 17 | |
| 7 | Gillingham | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 14 | +3 | 17 | |
| 8 | Shrewsbury Town | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 17 | -4 | 17 | |
| 9 | Exeter City | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 6 | +2 | 16 | |
| 10 | Chesterfield | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 16 | +2 | 16 | |
| 11 | Newport County | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 15 | +1 | 15 | |
| 12 | Accrington Stanley | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 16 | +1 | 15 | |
| 13 | Tranmere Rovers | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 15 | |
| 14 | Rochdale | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 17 | -2 | 15 | |
| 15 | Swindon Town | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 16 | -3 | 15 | |
| 16 | Bristol Rovers | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 20 | -4 | 15 | |
| 17 | Grimsby Town | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 14 | |
| 18 | Fleetwood Town | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 15 | -1 | 14 | |
| 19 | Colchester United | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 14 | -3 | 12 | |
| 20 | Port Vale | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 12 | |
| 21 | Oldham Athletic | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 17 | -4 | 11 | |
| 22 | Rotherham United | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 20 | -6 | 11 | |
| 23 | Northampton Town | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 10 | |
| 24 | Crawley Town | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 20 | -9 | 5 |
Shrewsbury Town vs Colchester United: Statistics and Analysis - EFL League Two 2026/2027
On this page you can check all the key statistics for Shrewsbury Town vs Colchester United - goals, corners, form, trends, head-to-head record and more.
This EFL League Two match was played on 26/09/2026 (Saturday) and finished Shrewsbury Town 2 - 2 Colchester United.
The venue is Montgomery Waters Meadow.
The fixture is part of game week 8th of the EFL League Two season. Shrewsbury Town currently sits in position 18th of the EFL League Two table. Colchester United occupies position 15th.
Stat Probabilities for Shrewsbury Town vs Colchester United
Our projection system combines both teams' numbers into percentage chances for the key statistical markets in this match:
Both teams to score: our projection puts the chance of both teams scoring in Shrewsbury Town vs Colchester United at 50%.
Over 2.5 goals: the combined stats for Shrewsbury Town and Colchester United point to a 50% chance of over 2.5 goals in this match.
Colchester United over 1.5 goals conceded: based on their record, there is a 100% chance of Colchester United conceding 2 or more goals.
For our tips built on these numbers, see the Shrewsbury Town vs Colchester United prediction page.
Who is the favorite in Shrewsbury Town vs Colchester United?
According to the latest match odds, is the favorite at an implied probability of about 0%. The full 1X2 market has Shrewsbury Town at , the draw at , and Colchester United at .
Overall performance in the EFL League Two
Shrewsbury Town's record so far reads 2W-1D-4L from 7 played a win rate of 29% at 1 points per game.
Colchester United stands at 2W-3D-2L from 7 played, winning 29% of their matches at 1.29 points per game.
In their last five, Shrewsbury Town has gone 2W-1D-2L, averaging 1.4 points per game.
Colchester United's last five read 1W-2D-2L, at 1 points per game.
At home, Shrewsbury Town has a 67% win rate (2W-0D-1L from 3 played).
On the road, Colchester United has won 0% of their matches (0W-1D-2L from 3 played).
Goal statistics for Shrewsbury Town vs Colchester United
In attack, Shrewsbury Town averages 0.71 goals scored per game in the EFL League Two (5 in total), while conceding 1.57 per game (11 in total).
Colchester United averages 1.14 goals scored per game (8 in total) and 1.43 conceded per game (10 in total).
Shrewsbury Town's top scorer this season is William Boyle, with 4 goals.
For Colchester United, Jack Payne leads the scoring charts with 13 goals this season.
Shrewsbury Town's main creator is Sam Clucas, with 5 assists.
Jack Payne tops the Colchester United assist chart with 6.
More detail - goals home and away, expected goals and first-to-score rates - is in the tables above.
Head-to-head: Shrewsbury Town vs Colchester United
Shrewsbury Town and Colchester United have met 5 times in recent years. The record:
Shrewsbury Town wins: 2
Draws: 1
Colchester United wins: 2
Frequently asked questions about Shrewsbury Town vs Colchester United
When was Shrewsbury Town vs Colchester United played?
The match was played on 26/09/2026 (Saturday) and finished Shrewsbury Town 2 - 2 Colchester United.
What is the head-to-head record between Shrewsbury Town and Colchester United?
Across their last 5 meetings the record is 2-1-2 (Shrewsbury Town wins – draws – Colchester United wins).
What was the last match between Shrewsbury Town and Colchester United?
The two sides last met on 07/02/2026, and the result was Colchester United 2 vs 0 Shrewsbury Town. Full details: Shrewsbury Town vs Colchester United, 07/02/2026.
Who is the favorite in Shrewsbury Town vs Colchester United?
is the favorite at odds of , an implied probability of about 0%. Shrewsbury Town is priced at , the draw at and Colchester United at .
Where can I find Shrewsbury Town vs Colchester United stats?
All key statistics for Shrewsbury Town vs Colchester United are on this page, updated in real time.












