Colchester United vs Harrogate Town - League Two
Fixture Preview - 18 October 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Colchester United hosts Harrogate Town at the JobServe Community Stadium this Saturday, with both teams looking to secure crucial points in League Two. Colchester's recent form has been inconsistent, with only one win in their last five matches, while Harrogate has shown more resilience, managing two wins in the same period. The home side will aim to leverage their historical advantage, having won five of the last ten encounters against Harrogate, but they must address their defensive vulnerabilities, as they have conceded in four of their last five games. One key angle to consider is Colchester's struggle to maintain clean sheets, which could play into Harrogate's hands. With both teams capable of scoring, the likelihood of both teams finding the net seems high. Given the attacking capabilities on display, fans can expect an engaging contest, where Colchester will need to tighten their defence to avoid further disappointment, while Harrogate will look to capitalise on any defensive lapses.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |  Swindon Town | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| 9 |  Salford City | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| 10 |  Tranmere Rovers | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 11 |  Harrogate Town | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 12 |  Fleetwood Town | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 13 |  Cambridge United | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 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 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 21, 2025 | Harrogate Town | 0–0 | Colchester United | League Two |
| August 24, 2024 | Colchester United | 0–1 | Harrogate Town | League Two |
| February 10, 2024 | Harrogate Town | 1–0 | Colchester United | League Two |
| October 21, 2023 | Colchester United | 1–2 | Harrogate Town | League Two |
| January 7, 2023 | Harrogate Town | 1–3 | Colchester United | League Two |
| October 8, 2022 | Colchester United | 2–1 | Harrogate Town | League Two |
| April 2, 2022 | Harrogate Town | 1–2 | Colchester United | League Two |
| October 16, 2021 | Colchester United | 1–0 | Harrogate Town | League Two |
| March 9, 2021 | Harrogate Town | 3–0 | Colchester United | League Two |
| October 24, 2020 | Colchester United | 2–1 | Harrogate Town | League Two |