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Coventry vs Colchester

Ricoh Arena, Coventry21 October 2017 at 15:00
00
Referee: Salisbury Michael

Match Events

Coventry
Colchester
Kick Off
J. JonesJ. Shipley
24′
Half Time
Duckens Nazon65′
65′Ryan Inniss
Michael Doyle68′
S. BeavonP. Vincenti
73′
75′Tom Lapslie
76′Tom Lapslie
76′Tom Lapslie
77′Sam Walker
78′
B. HanlanC. Slater
89′
M. MandronN. Kabamba
Full Time

Match Statistics

0Shots on Goal3
4Shots off Goal3
9Total Shots10
5Blocked Shots4
2Shots insidebox6
7Shots outsidebox4
17Fouls9
9Corner Kicks2
1Offsides1
55%Ball Possession45%
2Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards1
3Goalkeeper Saves0
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Coventry deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Colchester's 4-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

Coventry field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Colchester's 4 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

Coventry start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Colchester 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.

Coventry4-2-3-13-4-1-2Colchester
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Burge2Grimmer5McDonald4Willis24Haynes8Doyle6Kelly16Beavon10McNulty18Nazon11Jones1Walker2Jackson18Eastman26Inniss6Kent16Murray7Wright4Lapslie14Comley19Mandron21Hanlan

Substitutes

Coach: M. Robins

Substitutes

Coach: J. McGreal

CoventryPosition StrengthColchester
Coventry4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperL. Burge
5DefenderR. McDonald
4DefenderJ. Willis
24DefenderR. Haynes
2MidfielderJ. Grimmer
8MidfielderM. Doyle
6MidfielderL. Kelly
11MidfielderJ. Jones
16ForwardS. Beavon
10ForwardM. McNulty
18ForwardD. Nazon
Colchester3-4-1-2
1GoalkeeperS. Walker
2DefenderR. Jackson
18DefenderT. Eastman
26DefenderR. Inniss
6DefenderF. Kent
16MidfielderS. Murray
7MidfielderDrey Wright
4MidfielderT. Lapslie
14MidfielderB. Comley
19ForwardM. Mandron
21ForwardB. Hanlan

Match Summary

Coventry and Colchester drew 0:0. The match was played in League Two 2017. 6 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Coventry had 55% possession while Colchester held 45%. Coventry had 9 shots (0 on target) compared to 10 (3 on target) for Colchester. Coventry made 2 substitutions, Colchester made 2.

Rivalry since 2012

Coventry vs Colchester Head to Head Results

10 stretnutí
Coventry
6
wins
Drawn
1
Colchester
3
wins
Total goals
25 · 2.5/match
Both scored
5/10 · 50%
Over 2.5
5/10 · 50%

Recent Form

Coventry

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Colchester

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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

Even record

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

Coventry0wins
1draws2 meetings
Colchester1wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

1.5

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (53%) — the odds may underestimate Colchester.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.9%

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 56.0%Draw 26.9%Away 21.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.733.504.55
Max1.833.875.00
Market favourite:Coventry · Moderate favourite

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 market53.3%25.2%21.4%
Public market53.9%25.6%20.4%
Δ0.6%0.4%1.0%

Coventry vs Colchester — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Coventry (56%)

Result differed from 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.

CoventryHalf-time:00Colchester
9Shots10
0Shots on target3

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
13/02/18Colchester2–1Coventry2.59/3.32/2.84
21/10/17Coventry0–0Colchester1.79/3.72/4.77

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: Coventry

W 22D 9L 15
Over 2.544
Goals scored64

Away Record: Colchester

W 152D 136L 163
Over 2.544
Goals scored546

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026