Northampton Town chase sixth straight win over Colchester United
Colchester United meet Northampton Town at JobServe Community Stadium, Saturday 11:30pm (EFL League Two). Northampton Town have won the last five against Colchester United.
The big picture
Colchester United come in 21st on the ladder with 15 points; Northampton Town are 19th on 15. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
Colchester United are 2–5–6 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 0.9 goals for and 1.5 against.
Northampton Town are 3–5–5 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 0.7 goals for and 0.8 against.
Form
Colchester United have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Walsall 1–3.
Northampton Town have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Oldham Athletic 0–1.
Head to head
These sides have met 70 times on our records since 1950: Colchester United 26, Northampton Town 31, 13 drawn.
Last time out (2026-27, EFL League Two), Northampton Town won 2–0.
Northampton Town have won the last five against Colchester United.
Biggest margin between these two: Northampton Town by 5 goals in 1954-55 (6–1).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Northampton Town have the edge.
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