Charlton Athletic U21 and Colchester United U21 face each other on Friday 04.17.2026, at 13:00 (UK Time), in a Development League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Charlton Athletic U21's home ground, the The Valley.
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APWin predictions for Charlton Athletic U21 vs Colchester United U21
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Charlton Athletic U21 preview
Charlton Athletic U21 heads into the match with the following record in the Development League: in 26 matches, Charlton Athletic U21 secured 11 victories, 6 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 1.5 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Charlton Athletic U21's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 11 victories so far.
Charlton Athletic U21 has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 55 goals, of which 55 were scored in the Development League, resulting in an average of 2.12 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is , who has found the back of the net 0 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, Charlton Athletic U21 has conceded 44 goals in the Development League (an average of 1.69 per game) and 44 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.69 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Colchester United U21 preview
Colchester United U21 comes into the game with 26 matches played so far in the Development League. They have secured 6 victories, 4 draws, and 16 losses, maintaining an average of 0.85 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 6 wins, 4 draws, and 16 losses.
Colchester United U21's attack has been highly effective, scoring 36 goals during this period. Of that total, 36 were netted in the Development League, with an average of 1.38 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.38.
Colchester United U21's offensive system is led by , the team's top scorer this season. The has found the back of the net 0 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, . The has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 72 goals with an average of 2.77 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 72 goals in 26 matches, averaging 2.77 per match.
Head to head: Charlton Athletic U21 vs Colchester United U21
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Charlton Athletic U21
England - Professional Development League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W W L |
1.8 |
| Home | W W L L W |
1.8 |
| Away | L W L L D |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 46% | 38% |
| Goals | 3.81 | 3.69 | 3.92 |
| Scored | 2.12 | 2.38 | 1.85 |
| Conceded | 1.69 | 1.31 | 2.08 |
| Both Teams to Score | 69% | 62% | 77% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 31% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 12% | 8% | 15% |
| 1st to Score | 54% | 69% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.53 | 1.52 | 1.54 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.33 | 1.55 |
Colchester United U21
England - Professional Development League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L L L L |
0.2 |
| Home | D L L W W |
1.4 |
| Away | L L L L L |
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 23% | 36% | 8% |
| Goals | 4.15 | 4.07 | 4.25 |
| Scored | 1.38 | 1.93 | 0.75 |
| Conceded | 2.77 | 2.14 | 3.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 86% | 42% |
| Without Conceding | 4% | 0% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 31% | 14% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 54% | 57% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.38 | 1.51 | 1.23 |
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xGA
|
1.9 | 1.81 | 1.99 |
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