COLCHESTER UTD MATCH PREVIEW FROM FootyMAD

Last updated : 03 April 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Colchester United v Leeds United fixture

Leeds face a trip to Colchester United at Weston Homes Community Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. Both previous encounters have resulted in a drawn game.

The most recent meeting between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in April 2007, with the U's carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a Championship match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 13 DecLeeds Utd.1 - 2Colchester U.LGE1
2006/2007Mon 09 AprColchester U.2 - 1Leeds Utd.CHMP
2006/2007Sat 11 NovLeeds Utd.3 - 0Colchester U.CHMP
1977/1978Wed 26 OctLeeds Utd.4 - 0Colchester U.LGEC
1970/1971Sat 13 FebColchester U.3 - 2Leeds Utd.FAC

Recent respective form guides

Colchester United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

Leeds have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Whites have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Colchester's 57 points from 40 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Leeds' total of 68 points from their 39 games sees them sitting in the play-off places in Coca-Cola League One.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Colchester U.63126710
Leeds Utd.642013514

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Whites out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Colchester. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Colchester U.No sequences of note
Leeds Utd.Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.