History of the Crewe Alexandra v Colchester United fixture
Crewe Alexandra prepare to entertain Colchester United at Gresty Road on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 11 of the 22 previous games, with the Railwaymen winning just 7.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Gresty Road was less than a year ago, in November 2011, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-4 winners in a F.A. Cup match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 12 Nov | Crewe Alex. | 1-4 | Colchester U. | F.A. Cup |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 14 Mar | Colchester U. | 0 - 1 | Crewe Alex. | League One |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 13 Sep | Crewe Alex. | 2 - 0 | Colchester U. | League One |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 11 Jan | Colchester U. | 1 - 2 | Crewe Alex. | League Division Two |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 17 Aug | Crewe Alex. | 2 - 0 | Colchester U. | League Division Two |
| 1993/1994 | Sat 11 Dec | Colchester U. | 2 - 4 | Crewe Alex. | League Division Three |
| 1993/1994 | Sat 21 Aug | Crewe Alex. | 2 - 1 | Colchester U. | League Division Three |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Crewe Alexandra have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.
Colchester United have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The U's's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.
Crewe Alexandra see themselves just below half way in the npower League One, showing a record of 20 points from their 16 games played so far,
Colchester United see themselves just below half way in the npower League One, showing a record of 20 points from their 16 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crewe Alexandra | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 10 |
| Colchester United | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Your number one FootyMad panel have studied this game long and hard, and cannot separate the two. A draw for the Railwaymen. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Crewe Alexandra | 6 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 4 . |
| Colchester United | Not won in previous 2 away matches. An overall losing run of 2 games. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here