FootyMAD's Colchester United match preview

Last updated : 11 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Luton Town v Colchester United fixture

Luton Town prepare to entertain Colchester United at Kenilworth Road on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 10 games played, The Hatters have recorded 5 wins, and Colchester U. have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Kenilworth Road was two seasons ago, in December 2004, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 22 JanColchester U.0 - 0Luton TownLGE1
2004/2005Tue 28 DecLuton Town2-2Colchester U.LGE1
2003/2004Sat 07 FebLuton Town1 - 0Colchester U.LGE1
2003/2004Fri 26 DecColchester U.1 - 1Luton TownLGE1
2002/2003Mon 21 AprColchester U.0 - 5Luton TownLGE1
2002/2003Sat 14 DecLuton Town1 - 2Colchester U.LGE1
2000/2001Sat 31 MarColchester U.3 - 1Luton TownLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Luton Town have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the The Hatters in those games, with 6 conceded.

Colchester U. 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 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Luton Town lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 10 points from their 6 games so far. Colchester U. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 6 points from 6 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Luton Town6222888
Colchester U.62048106

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Colchester U. is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the The Hatters in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Luton Town Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Colchester U. 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.