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Colchester vs Forest Green

Colchester Community Stadium, Colchester26 August 2017 at 15:00
Referee: Craig Hicks

Match Events

Colchester
Forest Green
Kick Off
K. Reid
4′
F. Kent

assist: K. Reid

21′
23′
L. Noble

assist: L. James

Half Time
46′
R. BrownD. Traoré
53′Mark Roberts
K. ReidT. Issa
63′
63′
L. JamesOmar Bugiel
S. Szmodics
65′
K. Vincent-Young
74′
75′
L. NobleS. Mullings
S. SzmodicsT. O'Sullivan
83′
Drey WrightC. Senior
85′
90′Charlie Cooper
C. Senior
90+3′
Full Time

Match Statistics

9Shots on Goal2
7Shots off Goal2
22Total Shots4
6Blocked Shots0
16Shots insidebox1
6Shots outsidebox3
10Fouls13
7Corner Kicks5
3Offsides3
52%Ball Possession48%
0Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves4
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Colchester is 6.70, compared to — for Forest Green. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Colchester's highest-rated starter is K. Vincent-Young (6.70), while Forest Green's best-rated player is —.

Defensive Solidity

Colchester deploy 3 defenders rated 6.70 on average, against Forest Green's 5-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Colchester field 6 midfielders averaging —, versus Forest Green's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Colchester start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Forest Green averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 80% for Colchester and —% for Forest Green. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Colchester's starters have collected 5 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Forest Green. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Colchester's starting XI is 29.0 (youngest: K. Vincent-Young (29), oldest: K. Vincent-Young (29)), while Forest Green average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Colchester's starters average 38 league appearances each, versus 0 for Forest Green. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Colchester4-3-34-3-1-2Forest Green
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Walker18Eastman3Kinsella6Kent22Vincent.17Reid16Murray7Wright4Lapslie10Szmodics19Mandron1Collins3Laird21Roberts5Collins2Bennett20Iacovit.8Noble10Brown15Cooper33James9Doidge

Substitutes

Coach: J. McGreal

Substitutes

Coach: M. Cooper

ColchesterPosition StrengthForest Green
6.70
Avg Rating
6.70Defender (3 v 5)
0G 0A0G 0A
Colchester4-3-3
1GoalkeeperS. Walker
18DefenderT. Eastman
6DefenderF. Kent
22DefenderK. Vincent-Young6.7
3MidfielderL. Kinsella
17MidfielderK. Reid
16MidfielderS. Murray
7MidfielderDrey Wright
4MidfielderT. Lapslie
10MidfielderS. Szmodics
19ForwardM. Mandron
Forest Green4-3-1-2
1GoalkeeperB. Collins
3DefenderS. Laird
21DefenderM. Roberts
5DefenderL. Collins
2DefenderD. Bennett
20DefenderA. Iacovitti
8MidfielderL. Noble
10MidfielderR. Brown
15MidfielderC. Cooper
33ForwardL. James
9ForwardC. Doidge

Match Summary

Colchester defeated Forest Green 5:1. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by K. Reid 4′, F. Kent 21′, L. Noble 23′, S. Szmodics 65′, K. Vincent-Young 74′, C. Senior 90′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Colchester had 52% possession while Forest Green held 48%. Colchester had 22 shots (9 on target) compared to 4 (2 on target) for Forest Green. Colchester made 3 substitutions, Forest Green made 3.

Rivalry since 2018

Colchester vs Forest Green Head to Head Results

10 stretnutí
Colchester
3
wins
Drawn
1
Forest Green
6
wins
Total goals
26 · 2.6/match
Both scored
2/10 · 20%
Over 2.5
5/10 · 50%

Recent Form

Colchester

WLLWWW

Forest Green

LWLWDW

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Forest Green dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Colchester3wins
1draws10 meetings
Forest Green6wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.9

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

20%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 3.6%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 39.9%Draw 29.1%Away 34.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.403.202.81
Max2.563.603.00
Market favourite: · Even contest

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market38.1%27.1%34.7%
Public market38.3%27.9%33.7%
Δ0.2%0.8%1.0%

Colchester vs Forest Green — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Colchester
Result vs. Market: Colchester (40%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

ColchesterHalf-time:21Forest Green
22Shots4
9Shots on target2

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
03/02/24Colchester3–3Forest Green2.23/3.58/3.05
14/10/23Forest Green5–0Colchester2.49/3.53/2.71
21/03/22Colchester0–1Forest Green3.70/3.65/1.99
11/01/22Forest Green2–0Colchester1.43/4.45/7.59
27/02/21Forest Green3–0Colchester1.83/3.40/4.63
20/10/20Colchester1–0Forest Green3.07/3.21/2.41
14/09/19Forest Green1–0Colchester2.85/3.31/2.58
12/03/19Colchester0–3Forest Green2.51/3.45/2.84
27/11/18Forest Green0–1Colchester2.40/3.32/3.12
26/08/17Colchester5–1Forest Green2.50/3.43/2.90

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Colchester

W 152D 136L 163
Over 2.544
Goals scored546

Away Record: Forest Green

W 100D 69L 97
Over 2.546
Goals scored343

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026