18 April 2026 at 14:00

Referee: M. Coy

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

Colchester dominates

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

Harrogate Town3wins
1draws10 meetings
Colchester6wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.3

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

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
18/10/25Colchester3–1Harrogate Town1.66/3.71/4.81
21/01/25Harrogate Town0–0Colchester3.70/3.31/2.06
24/08/24Colchester0–1Harrogate Town1.91/3.58/3.86
10/02/24Harrogate Town1–0Colchester2.15/3.54/3.24
21/10/23Colchester1–2Harrogate Town1.93/3.63/3.79
07/01/23Harrogate Town1–3Colchester2.16/3.34/3.44
08/10/22Colchester2–1Harrogate Town2.03/3.34/3.83
02/04/22Harrogate Town1–2Colchester2.21/3.36/3.26
16/10/21Colchester1–0Harrogate Town3.21/3.18/2.31
24/10/20Colchester2–1Harrogate Town2.93/3.50/2.34

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: Harrogate Town

W 81D 68L 124
Over 2.550
Goals scored313

Away Record: Colchester

W 150D 136L 161
Over 2.543
Goals scored540

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Harrogate Town defeated Colchester 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2025. Goals were scored by Jacob Slater 90′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Harrogate Town had 43% possession while Colchester held 57%. Harrogate Town had 13 shots (5 on target) compared to 15 (2 on target) for Colchester. Harrogate Town made 4 substitutions, Colchester made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between Harrogate Town and Colchester — 1 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.

Harrogate Town
Colchester
Kick Off
27′
Ellis IandoloKane Vincent-Young
Half Time
Levi SuttonTobias Brenan
55′
Thomas HillStephen Duke-McKenna
55′
Mason BennettEmile Acquah
55′
65′
Owura EdwardsKyreece Lisbie
66′
Jack PayneRomeo Akachukwu
66′
Will GoodwinSamson Tovide
Cathal HeffernanLiam Gibson
70′
76′
Harry AndersonJaden Williams
Jacob Slater

assist: Liam Gibson

90+9′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Harrogate Town had 43% possession against Colchester's 57%. Harrogate Town registered 13 shots (5 on target) while Colchester managed 15 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 7–5. Fouls committed: 14–8.

5Shots on Goal2
4Shots off Goal7
13Total Shots15
4Blocked Shots6
7Shots insidebox11
6Shots outsidebox4
14Fouls8
7Corner Kicks5
1Offsides2
43%Ball Possession57%
4Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves4
296Total passes417
168Passes accurate279
57%Passes %67%
0expected_goals0
0goals_prevented0

Lineups

Harrogate Town lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Simon Weaver, while Colchester deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Danny Cowley.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Harrogate Town is 6.75, compared to 6.91 for Colchester. 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. Harrogate Town's highest-rated starter is Mark Oxley (7.25), while Colchester's best-rated player is Jack Tucker (7.26).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Harrogate Town have contributed 8 goals and 15 assists this season, led by Bryn Morris (2G). Colchester's starters account for 37 goals and 22 assists, spearheaded by Jack Payne (13G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Harrogate Town deploy 4 defenders rated 6.78 on average, against Colchester's 4-man backline averaging 7.06. 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

Harrogate Town field 5 midfielders averaging 6.71, versus Colchester's 5 rated 6.87. 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

Harrogate Town start 1 forward(s) averaging 6.33, compared to 1 for Colchester averaging 6.56. 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 65% for Harrogate Town and 72% for Colchester. 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

Harrogate Town's starters have collected 29 yellow cards this season, compared to 42 for Colchester. 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 Harrogate Town's starting XI is 25.4 (youngest: Cathal Heffernan (20), oldest: Mark Oxley (35)), while Colchester average 26.3 (youngest: Frankie Terry (21), oldest: Matt Macey (31)). 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

Harrogate Town's starters average 23 league appearances each, versus 31 for Colchester. 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.

Harrogate Town4-2-3-14-2-3-1Colchester
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Oxley24Cass20Faulkner31Heffern.3Slater8Morris4Evans19Hill17Sutton22Smith10Bennett1Macey2Hunt5Tucker40Terry3Iandolo25Barbrook16Read7Anderson10Payne21Edwards19Goodwin

Substitutes

Coach: Simon Weaver

Substitutes

Coach: Danny Cowley

Harrogate TownPosition StrengthColchester
6.75
Avg Rating
6.91
7.25Goalkeeper (1 v 1)6.86
0G 1A0G 0A
6.78Defender (4 v 4)7.06
2G 2A3G 5A
6.71Midfielder (5 v 5)6.87
6G 12A30G 17A
6.33Forward (1 v 1)6.56
0G 0A4G 0A
Harrogate Town4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperMark Oxley7.31A
24DefenderLewis Cass6.81A
20DefenderBobby Faulkner6.9
31DefenderCathal Heffernan6.91G
3DefenderJacob Slater6.61G1A
8MidfielderBryn Morris6.92G2A
4MidfielderJack Evans6.82G3A
19MidfielderThomas Hill6.61A
17MidfielderLevi Sutton6.51A
22MidfielderReece Smith6.82G5A
10ForwardMason Bennett6.3
Colchester4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperMatt Macey6.9
2DefenderRob Hunt6.81A
5DefenderJack Tucker7.32G1A
40DefenderFrankie Terry7.01A
3DefenderEllis Iandolo7.11G2A
25MidfielderFinley Barbrook6.6
16MidfielderArthur Read7.26G3A
7MidfielderHarry Anderson6.810G4A
10MidfielderJack Payne7.013G6A
21MidfielderOwura Edwards6.71G4A
19ForwardWill Goodwin6.64G

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Harrogate Town have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 defeats. Colchester show 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

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Colchester

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Harrogate Town vs Colchester Head to Head Results

Harrogate Town and Colchester have met 1 times — Harrogate Town won 0, Colchester won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Colchester leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 4 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.00 per match (1 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–1 in 2025.

0

Harrogate Town

0

Drawn

1

Colchester

Goals: 1Goals: 3

Recent Meetings (1)

18 Oct 2025Colchester3 – 1Harrogate Town
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 19 Apr 2026