History of the Walsall v Colchester United fixture
Walsall prepare to entertain Colchester United at Banks's Stadium on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Saddlers are clearly on top, winning 51.72% of the games played between the two.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Banks's Stadium was just last season, in September 2010, with Colchester United inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Saddlers in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 24 Sep | Colchester U. | 1 - 0 | Walsall | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 19 Feb | Colchester U. | 2 - 0 | Walsall | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 04 Sep | Walsall | 0-1 | Colchester U. | League One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 20 Mar | Walsall | 1 - 0 | Colchester U. | League One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 24 Oct | Colchester U. | 2 - 1 | Walsall | League One |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 14 Feb | Walsall | 2 - 0 | Colchester U. | League One |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 15 Nov | Colchester U. | 0 - 2 | Walsall | League One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Walsall have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 6.
Colchester United have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The U's's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 4 against.
Walsall are stuck down in the relegation zone of npower League One with a return of just 39 points from their 38 games thus far.
Colchester United's 52 points from 38 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Colchester United | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Walsall are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Walsall | Drawn last 2 games at home. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 4 most recent games. |
| Colchester United | Previous 2 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 2 away matches. Drawn each of the last 5 games. No win in the 5 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here