History of the Walsall v Colchester United fixture
Walsall prepare to entertain Colchester United at Banks's Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Saddlers are clearly on top, winning 51.72% of the games played between the two.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Banks's Stadium was just last season, in September 2010, with Colchester United inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Saddlers in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 24 Sep | Colchester U. | 1 - 0 | Walsall | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 19 Feb | Colchester U. | 2 - 0 | Walsall | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 04 Sep | Walsall | 0-1 | Colchester U. | League One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 20 Mar | Walsall | 1 - 0 | Colchester U. | League One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 24 Oct | Colchester U. | 2 - 1 | Walsall | League One |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 14 Feb | Walsall | 2 - 0 | Colchester U. | League One |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 15 Nov | Colchester U. | 0 - 2 | Walsall | League One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Walsall have lost only 1 of the last six at home, but 4 of these games have been drawn. These low-scoring games have seen just 5 goals scored and conceded.
The U's have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. Just 6 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 3 have been let in at the wrong end.
Walsall are stuck down in the relegation zone of npower League One with a return of just 25 points from their 28 games thus far.
Colchester United see themselves just below half way in the npower League One, showing a record of 36 points from their 27 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Colchester United | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 7 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its been an indifferent run of form for the Saddlers of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Colchester United, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Walsall | Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. Not won in the 6 most recent games. |
| Colchester United | 6 games since last away draw. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here