Colchester United v Tranmere Rovers: the preview
Colchester United meet Tranmere Rovers at JobServe Community Stadium, Sunday 2:00am (EFL League Two). Nothing between them: Colchester United 22, Tranmere Rovers 24, 24 drawn from 70 meetings.
The big picture
Colchester United come in 21st on the ladder with 15 points; Tranmere Rovers are 15th on 19. Tranmere Rovers 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.
Tranmere Rovers are 4–3–7 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 1.4 goals for and 1.2 against.
Form
Colchester United have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Walsall 1–3.
Tranmere Rovers have won two of their last five and most recently beat Cheltenham Town 3–1.
Head to head
These sides have met 70 times on our records since 1958: Colchester United 22, Tranmere Rovers 24, 24 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26, EFL League Two), Colchester United won 1–0.
Biggest margin between these two: Tranmere Rovers by 5 goals in 1960-61 (7–2).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Tranmere Rovers have the edge.
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