Colchester United v Accrington Stanley: the preview
Colchester United meet Accrington Stanley at JobServe Community Stadium, Sunday 2:00am (EFL League Two). Nothing between them: Colchester United 7, Accrington Stanley 6, 4 drawn from 17 meetings.
The big picture
Colchester United come in 21st on the ladder with 15 points; Accrington Stanley are 13th on 19. Accrington Stanley are the side higher up the table.
Colchester United are 2–5–6 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 0.9 goals for and 1.5 against.
Accrington Stanley are 4–3–7 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 1.6 goals for and 1.2 against.
Form
Colchester United have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Walsall 1–3.
Accrington Stanley have won two of their last five and most recently drew with Northampton Town 1–1.
Head to head
These sides have met 17 times on our records since 1958: Colchester United 7, Accrington Stanley 6, 4 drawn.
Last time out (2026-27, EFL League Two), it was a draw 2–2.
Biggest margin between these two: Colchester United by 4 goals in 1961-62 (4–0).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Accrington Stanley have the edge.
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