FootyMad attempt to assist you with their form guide as Crewe Alexandra take on Colchester United in a League One match on Saturday, 13th September 2008 at 15:00.
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Colchester U. travel to take on Crewe Alexandra at The Alexandra Stadium on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 10 of the 20 previous games, with the hosts winning just 6.
The last time the two teams met at Crewe Alex. was back in August 2002, over five years ago, with Crewe Alex. running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a League Division Two match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2002/2003 | Sat 11 Jan | Colchester U. | 1 - 2 | Crewe Alex. | LGE1 |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 17 Aug | Crewe Alex. | 2 - 0 | Colchester U. | LGE1 |
| 1993/1994 | Sat 11 Dec | Colchester U. | 2 - 4 | Crewe Alex. | LGE2 |
| 1993/1994 | Sat 21 Aug | Crewe Alex. | 2 - 1 | Colchester U. | LGE2 |
| 1992/1993 | Sat 24 Apr | Crewe Alex. | 7 - 1 | Colchester U. | LGE2 |
| 1992/1993 | Fri 16 Oct | Colchester U. | 3 - 2 | Crewe Alex. | LGE2 |
| 1988/1989 | Fri 10 Mar | Colchester U. | 2 - 1 | Crewe Alex. | LGE2 |
Recent respective form guides
Crewe Alexandra are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the The Railwaymen in those games, with 8 conceded.
The U's have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The U's's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 11 goals for and 10 against.
Crewe Alex. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 3 points from their 5 games thus far. Colchester U. find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 5 points from their 4 matches.
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| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Crewe Alex. | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 9 |
| Colchester U. | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 11 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Colchester U. are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Crewe Alex.. Away win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Crewe Alex. | Won 4 successive home games. 11 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 14 . |
| Colchester U. | 6 games since last away draw. |
