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As Shrewsbury Town prepares to host Colchester United on September 26, 2026, the matchup in League Two promises to be a closely contested affair. Shrewsbury currently sits with an edge, having secured 2 wins in their last 5 matches, showcasing a modest uptick in form. Their ability to control the midfield has been a focal point of their recent successes, allowing them to create goal-scoring opportunities.
Colchester United, on the other hand, has struggled, managing just 1 victory in their last 5 outings. Despite their recent form, Colchester’s defensive organization remains a critical strength, which may serve them well against a Shrewsbury side that has displayed a tendency to press hard for goals.
The bookmakers have offered competitive odds, with Shrewsbury at 2.6 and Colchester at 2.69, indicating a balanced expectation from the betting market. Our predictive model assigns a 36.2% chance of a home victory, slightly favoring Shrewsbury, while giving a 34% probability for an away win. A draw stands at 29.4%. Given these insights, a tightly-contested match could unfold, with a predicted final score of 1:1 reflecting the potential balance in play. As always, outcomes are never guaranteed in football.
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| Shrewsbury 36% |
Draw 29.1% |
Colchester 34.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.58 | 3.27 | 2.73 | |
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2.56 | 3.13 | 2.67 | |
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2.6 | 3.12 | 2.69 | |
 |
2.55 | 3.10 | 2.55 |
Latest Results
| 19.09.26 Crewe Alexandra – Shrewsbury Town – 1:1 12.09.26 Shrewsbury Town – Northampton Town – 2:0 05.09.26 Fleetwood Town – Shrewsbury Town – 2:0 01.09.26 Rochdale AFC – Shrewsbury Town – 3:0 29.08.26 Shrewsbury Town – Salford City – 1:0 |
19.09.26 Colchester United – Cheltenham Town – 1:1 12.09.26 Colchester United – Crewe Alexandra – 1:1 05.09.26 Swindon Town – Colchester United – 3:1 01.09.26 Bristol Rovers – Colchester United – 2:0 29.08.26 Colchester United – Rochdale AFC – 1:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 07.02.26 Colchester United – Shrewsbury Town – 2:0 16.08.25 Shrewsbury Town – Colchester United – 0:2 04.11.23 Shrewsbury Town – Colchester United – 3:2 27.02.16 Colchester United – Shrewsbury Town – 0:0 10.10.15 Shrewsbury Town – Colchester United – 4:2 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Barnet | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 17:10 | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Walsall | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 10:4 | 6 | 13 |
| 3 | Grimsby | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 11:6 | 5 | 13 |
| 4 | Gillingham | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11:6 | 5 | 12 |
| 5 | Cheltenham | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 14:11 | 3 | 12 |
| 6 | Bristol Rovers | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 12:11 | 1 | 12 |
| 7 | York City | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13:10 | 3 | 11 |
| 8 | Chesterfield | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10:8 | 2 | 11 |
| 9 | Crewe | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 7:5 | 2 | 11 |
| 10 | Tranmere | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9:7 | 2 | 10 |
| 11 | Fleetwood | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 8:7 | 1 | 10 |
| 12 | Salford | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8:9 | -1 | 10 |
| 13 | Swindon | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8:11 | -3 | 10 |
| 14 | Rotherham | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10:10 | 0 | 9 |
| 15 | Colchester | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8:10 | -2 | 9 |
| 16 | Oldham | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8:9 | -1 | 7 |
| 17 | Rochdale | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7:10 | -3 | 7 |
| 18 | Shrewsbury | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5:11 | -6 | 7 |
| 19 | Newport | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10:11 | -1 | 6 |
| 20 | Exeter | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4:5 | -1 | 6 |
| 21 | Accrington | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10:13 | -3 | 6 |
| 22 | Northampton | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3:6 | -3 | 6 |
| 23 | Port Vale | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3:9 | -6 | 5 |
| 24 | Crawley | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6:13 | -7 | 4 |
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