History of the Colchester United v Sheffield United fixture
Sheffield United travel to take on Colchester United at Weston Homes Community Stadium on Saturday afternoon,
The last time the two teams met at Colchester United was just over four years ago, in February 2008, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 17 Sep | Sheff. Utd. | 3 - 0 | Colchester U. | League One |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 02 Feb | Colchester U. | 2-2 | Sheff. Utd. | Championship |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 11 Aug | Sheff. Utd. | 2 - 2 | Colchester U. | Championship |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 07 Jan | Sheff. Utd. | 1 - 2 | Colchester U. | F.A. Cup |
| 2003/2004 | Sun 15 Feb | Sheff. Utd. | 1 - 0 | Colchester U. | F.A. Cup |
| 2000/2001 | Wed 27 Sep | Colchester U. | 0 - 1 | Sheff. Utd. | League Cup |
| 2000/2001 | Tue 19 Sep | Sheff. Utd. | 3 - 0 | Colchester U. | League Cup |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Colchester United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The U's's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.
Sheffield United have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the The Blades, and 7 goals against.
Colchester United see themselves just below half way in the npower League One, showing a record of 36 points from their 27 games played so far,
Sheffield United are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 53 points from 27 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester United | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 7 |
| Sheffield United | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 9 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Sheffield United are not doing too bad on their travels, and we think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Colchester United. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Colchester United | Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. |
| Sheffield United | 7 games since last away draw. An overall losing run of 2 games. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here