History of the Sheffield United v Colchester United fixture
Sheffield United prepare to entertain Colchester United at Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Blades are clearly on top, having won 5 and lost only 2 of the 9 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Bramall Lane was just last season, in September 2011, with Sheffield United running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 25 Aug | Colchester U. | 1 - 1 | Sheff. Utd. | League One |
| 2011/2012 | Tue 13 Mar | Colchester U. | 1 - 1 | Sheff. Utd. | League One |
| 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 |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Sheffield United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
The away form of Colchester United is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the U's have hit 4 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Sheffield United's total of 54 points from their 31 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League One.
Colchester United are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 32 points from 31 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield United | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 7 |
| Colchester United | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 9 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Sheffield United are not exactly setting the world alight at Bramall Lane at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Colchester United in this game. Home Win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Sheffield United | Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. Not drawn a match in their last 4 . |
| Colchester United | 9 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 18 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here