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Colchester vs Forest Green

JobServe Community Stadium, Colchester, Essex21 March 2022 at 19:45
Referee: A. Woolmer

Match Events

Colchester
Forest Green
Kick Off
9′
M. Stevens

assist: D. Sweeney

Half Time
Cameron Coxe65′
J. AkindeC. Andrews
71′
T. WrightJ. Tchamadeu
80′
B. Sarpong-WireduD. Thomas
85′
86′
M. StevensJ. March
Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal5
3Shots off Goal3
14Total Shots10
8Blocked Shots2
8Shots insidebox5
6Shots outsidebox5
12Fouls14
3Corner Kicks1
0Offsides0
40%Ball Possession60%
1Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves3
330Total passes514
216Passes accurate402
65%Passes %78%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

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

Colchester start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 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.

Age & Experience

The average age of Colchester's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Forest Green average 31.0 (youngest: J. Moore-Taylor (31), oldest: J. Moore-Taylor (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.

Colchester4-2-3-13-4-1-2Forest Green
GKDEFMIDFWD
29George4Chambers18Eastman27Coxe17Kenlock8Skuse6Sarpong.14Chilvers11Sears24Akinde46Wright1McGee15Moore-T.6Cargill2Wilson11Cadden8Adams7Stevens.14Matt4Sweeney9Stevens10Aitchis.

Substitutes

Coach: W. Brown

Substitutes

Coach: R. Edwards

ColchesterPosition StrengthForest Green
Colchester4-2-3-1
29GoalkeeperS. George
4DefenderL. Chambers
18DefenderT. Eastman
27DefenderC. Coxe
17DefenderM. Kenlock
8MidfielderC. Skuse
6MidfielderB. Sarpong-Wiredu
14MidfielderN. Chilvers
11MidfielderF. Sears
46MidfielderT. Wright
24ForwardJ. Akinde
Forest Green3-4-1-2
1GoalkeeperL. McGee
15DefenderJ. Moore-Taylor
6DefenderB. Cargill
4DefenderD. Sweeney
2MidfielderK. Wilson
11MidfielderN. Cadden
8MidfielderE. Adams
7MidfielderB. Stevenson
14ForwardJ. Matt
9ForwardM. Stevens
10ForwardJ. Aitchison

Match Summary

Forest Green defeated Colchester 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2021. Goals were scored by M. Stevens 9′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Colchester had 40% possession while Forest Green held 60%. Colchester had 14 shots (3 on target) compared to 10 (5 on target) for Forest Green. Colchester made 3 substitutions, Forest Green made 1.

Rivalry since 2017

Colchester vs Forest Green Head to Head Results

10 stretnutí
Colchester
4
wins
Drawn
1
Forest Green
5
wins
Total goals
31 · 3.1/match
Both scored
3/10 · 30%
Over 2.5
6/10 · 60%

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

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (26%) — the odds may underestimate Colchester.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.7%

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 27.0%Draw 27.4%Away 50.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.703.651.99
Max3.703.651.99
Market favourite:Forest Green · Slight favourite

Result vs. Market

Forest Green
Result vs. Market: Forest Green (50%)

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:01Forest Green
14Shots10
3Shots on target5

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