The game between Colchester United and Stockport County in the League One on Tuesday, 24th November 2009 at 19:45 takes centre stage for FootyMad's preview analysis.

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History of the Colchester United v Stockport County fixture

Colchester U. prepare to entertain Stockport County at Weston Homes Community Stadium on Tuesday evening, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having taken all the points from 16 of the 22 contests.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Weston Homes Community Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2009, the U's carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Tue 24 FebColchester U.1-0Stockport Co.LGE1
2008/2009Sat 18 OctStockport Co.1 - 2Colchester U.LGE1
2004/2005Sat 12 MarStockport Co.1 - 2Colchester U.LGE1
2004/2005Tue 10 AugColchester U.3 - 2Stockport Co.LGE1
2003/2004Tue 02 MarColchester U.2 - 1Stockport Co.LGE1
2003/2004Tue 21 OctStockport Co.1 - 3Colchester U.LGE1
2002/2003Sat 01 FebStockport Co.1 - 1Colchester U.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Colchester United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the U's in those games, with 5 conceded.

In complete contrast to Colchester U., Stockport Co. are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Hatters have hit 4 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Colchester U. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 30 points from 17 games. Stockport Co. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 14 points from their 17 games thus far.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Colchester U.62311289
Stockport Co.61057143

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Colchester U. fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the U's. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Colchester U. Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Stockport Co. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.