History of the Colchester United v Brentford fixture
Brentford face a trip to Colchester United at Community Stadium on Wednesday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 33 games played, Bees have recorded 11 wins, and Colchester United have come away with 13 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Community Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2012, the U's carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 08 Sep | Brentford | 1 - 0 | Colchester U. | League One |
| 2011/2012 | Tue 14 Feb | Colchester U. | 2-1 | Brentford | League One |
| 2011/2012 | Tue 13 Sep | Brentford | 1 - 1 | Colchester U. | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Fri 22 Apr | Brentford | 1 - 1 | Colchester U. | League One |
| 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 |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Colchester United have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The U's's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.
The away form of Brentford however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The Bees's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 5 against.
Colchester United are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 23 points from 23 matches.
Brentford are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 41 points from 22 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester United | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 3 |
| Brentford | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 13 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Bees have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Community Stadium with an easy victory. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Colchester United | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Latest 5 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 5 most recent games. |
| Brentford | Won each of the previous 3 matches. Last drawn game 5 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here