Professional Development League
Colchester United U21 vs Barnsley U21
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 - 19:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: JobServe Community Stadium
Colchester United U21 vs Barnsley U21 Prediction & Stats - Professional Development League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Colchester United U21 vs Barnsley U21 carries real history into this round of the Professional Development League.
The two sides meet on 01/09 (Tuesday) at JobServe Community Stadium, 19:00 (UK time).
Read the Colchester United U21 vs Barnsley U21 prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Colchester United U21 vs Barnsley U21
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Colchester United U21 vs Barnsley U21 call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 02-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Barnsley U21 the side to beat, with roughly 31% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Professional Development League odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Colchester United U21 Preview
Colchester United U21 reach this fixture 2 match into their Professional Development League. Here is where Colchester United U21 stand:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
1.5 points per game
4 scored, at 2 a game
7 conceded, at 3.5 a game
Colchester United U21, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: , 0 goals
Most assists: , 0 assists
Recent results — Colchester United U21
01/09/2026 14:00
25/08/2026 08:30
14/08/2026 09:00
20/04/2026 08:00
17/04/2026 08:00
Barnsley U21: how they are travelling
Barnsley U21 come in 2 matches into their Professional Development League.
Here is what Barnsley U21 have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost
2 points per game
4 scored, at 2 a game
3 conceded, at 1.5 a game
Barnsley U21, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: , 0 goals
Most assists: , 0 assists
Recent results — Barnsley U21
01/09/2026 14:00
23/08/2026 08:00
18/08/2026 09:00
14/04/2026 09:00
10/04/2026 08:00
The head-to-head favours Colchester United U21
Recent meetings have tended to go Colchester United U21's way against Barnsley U21.
From 6 match(es):
Colchester United U21: 3 win(s)
Barnsley U21: 2 win(s)
Drawn: 1
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Colchester United U21 vs Barnsley U21 prediction.
Form comparison Colchester United U21 vs Barnsley U21
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Colchester United U21
England - Professional Development League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 5.5 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Scored | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Conceded | 3.5 | 0 | 3.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.4 | 0 | 0.9 |
|
xGA
|
1.92 | 0 | 2.42 |
Away Team
Barnsley U21
England - Professional Development League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
|
2 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
W
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 4 | 3 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 2.06 | 0.85 |
|
xGA
|
1.15 | 1.25 | 1.05 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Colchester United U21 vs Barnsley U21
Match: Colchester United U21 vs Barnsley U21
Competition: Professional Development League
Date: Tuesday, 01/09/2026
Kick-off: 19:00 (UK time)
Venue: JobServe Community Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Colchester United U21 vs Barnsley U21 that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
1.5
League: 4
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 67%
Over 1.5+
50%
League: 93%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 73%
Cards
0
League: 0
Corners
6
League: 10.6
Home Team
Colchester United U21
England - Professional Development League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 5.5 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Scored | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Conceded | 3.5 | 0 | 3.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.4 | 0 | 0.9 |
|
xGA
|
1.92 | 0 | 2.42 |
Away Team
Barnsley U21
England - Professional Development League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
|
2 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
W
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 4 | 3 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 2.06 | 0.85 |
|
xGA
|
1.15 | 1.25 | 1.05 |
Corners
8.5 / Match
+18% Corners / Match
Barnsley U21 received +18% more corners than Colchester United U21 in the Professional Development League
10 / Match
Barnsley U21
(8)
Bolton Wanderers U21
(4)
Fleetwood Town U21
(4)(6)
Colchester United U21
(5)
Charlton Athletic U21
(6)
Cardiff City U21
Cards
0 / Match
Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
0 / Match
Barnsley U21
(-1)
Bolton Wanderers U21
(-1)
Fleetwood Town U21
(-1)(-1)
Colchester United U21
(-1)
Charlton Athletic U21
(-1)
Cardiff City U21
Goals Scored
2 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
2 / Match
Barnsley U21
(3)
Bolton Wanderers U21
(0)
Fleetwood Town U21
(4)(4)
Colchester United U21
(2)
Charlton Athletic U21
(2)
Cardiff City U21
Goals Conceded
3.5 / Match
+57%
Colchester United U21 condeded +57% more goals than Barnsley U21
1.5 / Match
Barnsley U21
(4)
Bolton Wanderers U21
(7)
Fleetwood Town U21
(0)(3)
Colchester United U21
(2)
Charlton Athletic U21
(1)
Cardiff City U21
Professional Development League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bolton Wanderers U21
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
Peterborough United U21
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| 3 |
Barnsley U21
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 4 |
Sheffield United U21
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5 |
Huddersfield Town U21
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 6 |
Cardiff City U21
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 7 |
Fleetwood Town U21
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Colchester United U21
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 9 |
Bristol City U21
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 10 |
Sheffield Wednesday U21
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 11 |
Hull City U21
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 12 |
Charlton Athletic U21
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 13 |
Queens Park Rangers U21
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 14 |
Wigan Athletic U21
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 15 |
Millwall U21
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 |
Coventry City U21
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 |
Swansea City U21
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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