History of the Colchester United v Sheffield United fixture
Sheffield United face a trip to Colchester United at Community Stadium on Saturday afternoon,
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Community Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2012, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Tue 13 Mar | Colchester U. | 1-1 | Sheff. Utd. | League One |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 17 Sep | Sheff. Utd. | 3 - 0 | Colchester U. | League One |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 02 Feb | Colchester U. | 2 - 2 | Sheff. Utd. | Championship |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 11 Aug | Sheff. Utd. | 2 - 2 | Colchester U. | Championship |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 07 Jan | Sheff. Utd. | 1 - 2 | Colchester U. | F.A. Cup |
| 2003/2004 | Sun 15 Feb | Sheff. Utd. | 1 - 0 | Colchester U. | F.A. Cup |
| 2000/2001 | Wed 27 Sep | Colchester U. | 0 - 1 | Sheff. Utd. | League Cup |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Colchester United remain unbeaten in their last six home games, though five of those have been draws. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 8.
Sheffield United have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the The Blades, and 6 goals against.
Colchester United see themselves just below half way in the npower League One, showing a record of 2 points from their 2 games played so far,
Sheffield United lie just outside the playoff positions in the npower League One, picking up 4 from their 2 games so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester United | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 6 |
| Sheffield United | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Sheffield United are not doing too bad on their travels, and we think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Colchester United. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Colchester United | Unbeaten in the last 10 home games. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 4 most recent games. |
| Sheffield United | Previous 4 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 5 away matches. 9 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here