The game between Colchester United and Walsall in the League One on 24th September 2011 at 15:00 takes centre stage for FootyMad's preview analysis.

Footymad preview History of the Colchester United v Walsall fixture

Colchester United prepare to entertain Walsall at Weston Homes Community Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 28 games played, U's have recorded 13 wins, and Walsall have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Weston Homes Community Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2011, with Colchester United running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 19 Feb Colchester U. 2-0 Walsall League One
2010/2011 Sat 04 Sep Walsall 0 - 1 Colchester U. League One
2009/2010 Sat 20 Mar Walsall 1 - 0 Colchester U. League One
2009/2010 Sat 24 Oct Colchester U. 2 - 1 Walsall League One
2008/2009 Sat 14 Feb Walsall 2 - 0 Colchester U. League One
2008/2009 Sat 15 Nov Colchester U. 0 - 2 Walsall League One
2005/2006 Tue 14 Feb Colchester U. 0 - 0 Walsall League One

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Colchester United are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Walsall have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Saddlers's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Colchester United see themselves just below half way in the npower League One, showing a record of 10 points from their 9 games played so far,

Walsall find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 9 points from their 9 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Colchester United 6 1 3 2 8 10 6
Walsall 6 2 1 3 7 7 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Colchester United at home in recent games, and, though we cannot see a run starting here, we do think the U's will at least gain a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Colchester United Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Walsall 4 games since last away draw.
No win in the 4 most recent games.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here