1 May 2021 at 14:00

Referee: L. Doughty

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

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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.

Colchester3wins
2draws10 meetings
Salford City5wins

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

60%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 5.7%

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 19.1%Draw 27.2%Away 59.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min5.003.501.66
Max5.503.791.70
Over 2.5: 46.5%Under 2.5: 60.2%
Market favourite:Salford City · 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 market18.4%25.3%56.3%
Public market17.3%25.4%57.3%
Δ1.1%0.1%1.0%

Colchester vs Salford City — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Colchester
Result vs. Market: Salford City (59%)

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.

ColchesterHalf-time:00Salford City
5Shots1
2Shots on target0

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
28/02/26Colchester0–1Salford City2.10/3.50/3.10
13/12/25Salford City4–3Colchester2.15/3.50/2.95
26/04/25Salford City4–1Colchester2.17/3.33/3.22
26/10/24Colchester1–2Salford City2.23/3.29/3.24
27/02/24Salford City1–1Colchester1.94/3.84/3.57
22/12/23Colchester2–1Salford City2.08/3.55/3.45
15/04/23Salford City0–1Colchester1.87/3.49/4.29
24/01/23Colchester1–1Salford City2.84/3.20/2.58
22/01/22Salford City0–3Colchester1.70/3.60/5.25
02/10/21Colchester0–2Salford City3.04/3.26/2.35

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 150D 136L 161
Over 2.543
Goals scored540

Away Record: Salford City

W 127D 79L 104
Over 2.546
Goals scored422

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Colchester defeated Salford City 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2020. Goals were scored by J. Bohui 68′. 6 yellow cards were shown, 2 red cards. Colchester had 49% possession while Salford City held 51%. Colchester had 5 shots (2 on target) compared to 1 (0 on target) for Salford City. Colchester made 2 substitutions, Salford City made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Colchester and Salford City — 1 goals and 8 cards recorded during the match.

Colchester
Salford City
Kick Off
Half Time
53′
P. CouttsT. Clarke
58′
B. Thomas-AsanteG. Boyd
N. ChilversJ. Bohui
62′
J. Bohui

assist: B. Stevenson

68′
B. Sarpong-WireduT. Lapslie
73′
82′Ashley Eastham
85′
R. GottsA. Hunter
86′Oscar Threlkeld
90′Ashley Hunter
Full Time

Match Statistics

Colchester had 49% possession against Salford City's 51%. Colchester registered 5 shots (2 on target) while Salford City managed 1 (0 on target). Corner kicks: 4–2. Fouls committed: 10–15.

2Shots on Goal0
2Shots off Goal1
5Total Shots1
1Blocked Shots0
4Shots insidebox0
1Shots outsidebox1
10Fouls15
4Corner Kicks2
4Offsides2
49%Ball Possession51%
1Yellow Cards5
0Red Cards2
0Goalkeeper Saves1
410Total passes424
287Passes accurate292
70%Passes %69%

Lineups

Colchester lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under H. Mullins, while Salford City deployed a 4-3-3 under R. Wellens.

Defensive Solidity

Colchester deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Salford City'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

Colchester field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Salford City'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 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Salford City 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.

Colchester4-4-24-3-3Salford City
GKDEFMIDFWD
29George5Smith18Eastman2Welch-H.21Clampin24Stevens.22Sarpong.14Chilvers23Poku45Nouble39Folivi1Hladký5Eastham16Turnbull3Touray18Threlke.12Bernard24Gotts25Coutts4Lowe40Henders.37Thomas-.

Substitutes

Coach: H. Mullins

Substitutes

Coach: R. Wellens

ColchesterPosition StrengthSalford City
Colchester4-4-2
29GoalkeeperS. George
5DefenderT. Smith
18DefenderT. Eastman
2DefenderM. Welch-Hayes
21DefenderR. Clampin
24MidfielderB. Stevenson
22MidfielderB. Sarpong-Wiredu
14MidfielderN. Chilvers
23MidfielderK. Poku
45ForwardF. Nouble
39ForwardM. Folivi
Salford City4-3-3
1GoalkeeperV. Hladký
5DefenderA. Eastham
16DefenderJ. Turnbull
3DefenderI. Touray
12DefenderD. Bernard
18MidfielderO. Threlkeld
25MidfielderP. Coutts
4MidfielderJ. Lowe
24ForwardR. Gotts
40ForwardI. Henderson
37ForwardB. Thomas-Asante

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Colchester have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. Salford City show 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Colchester

LWWWLD

Salford City

WDLWWL

Colchester vs Salford City Head to Head Results

Colchester and Salford City have met 2 times — Colchester won 0, Salford City won 2, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Salford City leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 8 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.00 per match (3 for the home side, 5 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–3 in 2025.

0

Colchester

0

Drawn

2

Salford City

Goals: 3Goals: 5

Recent Meetings (2)

28 Feb 2026Colchester0 – 1Salford City
13 Dec 2025Salford City4 – 3Colchester
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 16 Apr 2026