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Colchester vs Tranmere

JobServe Community Stadium, Colchester, Essex23 March 2021 at 19:00
22
Referee: D. Bourne

Match Events

Colchester
Tranmere
Kick Off
Harry Pell9′
H. Pell

assist: J. Brown

30′
Half Time
46′
K. MorrisD. Nugent
B. Sarpong-Wiredu

assist: H. Pell

54′
62′
D. Lloyd

Penalty

63′
L. RidehalghA. Crawford
Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu65′
65′
D. LloydN. Kirby
67′
J. Spearing

assist: P. Lewis

F. NoubleM. Folivi
81′
C. SeniorP. Cowan-Hall
89′
Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal4
5Shots off Goal5
9Total Shots12
1Blocked Shots3
7Shots insidebox8
2Shots outsidebox4
10Fouls11
3Corner Kicks4
0Offsides3
37%Ball Possession63%
2Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves1
298Total passes499
179Passes accurate366
60%Passes %73%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Colchester deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Tranmere'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 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Tranmere'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 3 for Tranmere 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.

Colchester4-2-3-14-3-3Tranmere
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Gerken5Smith18Eastman21Clampin38Tchamad.8Pell10Brown7Senior24Stevens.22Sarpong.45Nouble1Davies26Clarke3Ridehal.6Monthe18MacDona.8Spearing19Feeney35Lloyd7Morris22Lewis17Khan

Substitutes

Coach: W. Brown

Substitutes

Coach: K. Hill

ColchesterPosition StrengthTranmere
Colchester4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperD. Gerken
5DefenderT. Smith
18DefenderT. Eastman
21DefenderR. Clampin
38DefenderJ. Tchamadeu
8MidfielderH. Pell
7MidfielderC. Senior
24MidfielderB. Stevenson
22MidfielderB. Sarpong-Wiredu
45MidfielderF. Nouble
10ForwardJ. Brown
Tranmere4-3-3
1GoalkeeperS. Davies
26DefenderP. Clarke
3DefenderL. Ridehalgh
6DefenderE. Monthe
17DefenderO. Khan
8MidfielderJ. Spearing
19MidfielderL. Feeney
7MidfielderK. Morris
18ForwardC. MacDonald
35ForwardD. Lloyd
22ForwardP. Lewis

Match Summary

Colchester and Tranmere drew 2:2. The match was played in League Two 2020. Goals were scored by H. Pell 30′, B. Sarpong-Wiredu 54′, D. Lloyd 62′ (pen.), J. Spearing 67′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Colchester had 37% possession while Tranmere held 63%. Colchester had 9 shots (3 on target) compared to 12 (4 on target) for Tranmere. Colchester made 2 substitutions, Tranmere made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

Colchester vs Tranmere Head to Head Results

19 stretnutí
Colchester
6
wins
Drawn
6
Tranmere
7
wins
Total goals
47 · 2.5/match
Both scored
9/19 · 47%
Over 2.5
7/19 · 37%

Recent Form

Colchester

WLLWWW

Tranmere

DLWLDL

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.

Colchester5wins
3draws10 meetings
Tranmere2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.1

Average goals per game

20%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (28%) — the odds may underestimate Colchester.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.4%

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 29.2%Draw 30.9%Away 45.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.303.102.20
Max3.503.352.23
Over 2.5: 42.6%Under 2.5: 63.7%
Market favourite:Tranmere · Slight 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 market27.7%28.9%43.4%
Public market27.3%29.4%43.4%

Colchester vs Tranmere — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Tranmere (45%)

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:10Tranmere
9Shots12
3Shots on target4

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
06/04/26Tranmere0–1Colchester3.40/3.30/2.05
02/08/25Colchester1–1Tranmere2.10/3.23/3.59
01/02/25Tranmere1–3Colchester2.97/3.19/2.42
21/09/24Colchester3–0Tranmere2.09/3.31/3.56
01/04/24Tranmere1–1Colchester2.25/3.55/3.07
09/09/23Colchester2–0Tranmere2.29/3.23/3.11
25/03/23Colchester1–1Tranmere2.46/3.12/3.08
27/08/22Tranmere2–0Colchester1.97/3.42/3.95
26/03/22Colchester1–0Tranmere2.76/3.20/2.64
08/10/21Tranmere2–0Colchester2.05/3.13/3.95

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: Tranmere

W 124D 95L 149
Over 2.542
Goals scored427

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026