Oldham Athletic v Colchester United: what the numbers say
Oldham Athletic meet Colchester United at Boundary Park, Sunday 2:00am (EFL League Two). Nothing between them: Oldham Athletic 17, Colchester United 16, 23 drawn from 56 meetings.
The big picture
Oldham Athletic come in 20th on the ladder with 15 points; Colchester United are 21st on 15. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
Oldham Athletic are 4–7–3 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 1.1 goals for and 1.4 against.
Colchester United are 2–5–6 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 0.9 goals for and 1.5 against.
Form
Oldham Athletic have won two of their last five and most recently beat Northampton Town 1–0.
Colchester United have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Walsall 1–3.
Head to head
These sides have met 56 times on our records since 1961: Oldham Athletic 17, Colchester United 16, 23 drawn.
Last time out (2026-27, EFL League Two), Colchester United won 2–1.
Biggest margin between these two: Oldham Athletic by 4 goals in 1970-71 (4–0).
Players to watch
For Oldham Athletic, watch Graeme Sharp (9 goals, 3 assists in 1993-94) and Darren Beckford (6 goals, 2 assists in 1993-94).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Oldham Athletic have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
