Colchester United vs Bristol Rovers - League Two
Fixture Preview - 20 September 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Colchester United will host Bristol Rovers at the JobServe Community Stadium this Saturday, with both teams looking to improve their fortunes in League Two. Colchester has had a mixed bag of results recently, recording two losses, a win, and two draws in their last five matches. Conversely, Bristol Rovers are struggling even more, having managed just one draw and four losses in their recent outings. One key angle to consider is Colchester's home advantage, where they have historically performed well against Bristol Rovers, winning four of their last ten encounters at home. The pressure is mounting on both sides, but Colchester may find the motivation to secure a crucial three points in front of their home crowd. With both teams showing vulnerability in defence, a match with goals on both sides seems likely, making the prospect of both teams scoring a compelling bet. As the teams clash, it will be interesting to see if Colchester can leverage their home ground to turn their season around.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 |  Barrow | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 15 |  Barnet | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 16 |  Notts County | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 17 |  Colchester United | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 18 |  Oldham Athletic | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| 19 |  Newport County | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 20 |  Bristol Rovers | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 21 |  Accrington Stanley | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 22 |  Crawley Town | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 23 |  Shrewsbury Town | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2022 | Bristol Rovers | 1–0 | Colchester United | League Two |
| October 19, 2021 | Colchester United | 1–1 | Bristol Rovers | League Two |
| May 7, 2011 | Colchester United | 2–1 | Bristol Rovers | League One |
| March 1, 2011 | Bristol Rovers | 0–1 | Colchester United | League One |
| February 27, 2010 | Bristol Rovers | 3–2 | Colchester United | League One |
| December 5, 2009 | Colchester United | 1–0 | Bristol Rovers | League One |
| January 24, 2009 | Bristol Rovers | 0–0 | Colchester United | League One |
| October 4, 2008 | Colchester United | 0–1 | Bristol Rovers | League One |