History of the Brentford v Colchester United fixture
Brentford prepare to entertain Colchester United at Griffin Park on Friday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Bees are clearly on top, having won 17 and lost only 5 of the 31 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Griffin Park was just last season, in December 2009, the Bees carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Tue 23 Nov | Colchester U. | 0 - 2 | Brentford | League One |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 23 Mar | Colchester U. | 3 - 3 | Brentford | League One |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 01 Dec | Brentford | 1-0 | Colchester U. | League One |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 01 Apr | Colchester U. | 1 - 1 | Brentford | League One |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 31 Dec | Brentford | 0 - 2 | Colchester U. | League One |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 05 Mar | Colchester U. | 0 - 1 | Brentford | League One |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 18 Dec | Brentford | 1 - 0 | Colchester U. | League One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Brentford have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.
The away form of Colchester United is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the U's have hit 4 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Brentford's 58 points from 42 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.
Colchester United's 57 points from 42 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 9 |
| Colchester United | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Attention punters! We see this as an opportunity for the Bees to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Brentford | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Not drawn a match in their last 11 . |
| Colchester United | Lost each of the previous 4 away matches. Not won in previous 4 away matches. Last drawn game 12 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here