EFL League Two
Colchester United vs Crewe Alexandra
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: JobServe Community Stadium
Colchester United vs Crewe Alexandra Prediction & Stats - EFL League Two 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Colchester United vs Crewe Alexandra carries real history into this round of the EFL League Two.
The two sides meet on 12/09 (Saturday) at JobServe Community Stadium, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Colchester United vs Crewe Alexandra prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Colchester United vs Crewe Alexandra
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Colchester United vs Crewe Alexandra call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or Crewe Alexandra
Last updated on 10-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Colchester United the side to beat, with roughly 44% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all EFL League Two odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Colchester United Preview
Colchester United reach this fixture 5 match into their EFL League Two. Here is where The U's stand:
In this competition
2 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost
1.4 points per game
6 scored, at 1.2 a game
8 conceded, at 1.6 a game
The U's, season-wide
2 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Rob Hunt, 1 goals
Most assists: Oscar Thorn, 2 assists
Recent results — Colchester United
05/09/2026 10:00
01/09/2026 14:45
29/08/2026 10:00
22/08/2026 10:00
15/08/2026 10:00
Crewe Alexandra: how they are travelling
Crewe Alexandra come in 5 matches into their EFL League Two.
Here is what The Railwaymen have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 3 drawn, 0 lost
1.8 points per game
5 scored, at 1 a game
3 conceded, at 0.6 a game
The Railwaymen, season-wide
3 won, 3 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Josh March, 3 goals
Most assists: Lewis Billington, 2 assists
Recent results — The Railwaymen
05/09/2026 10:00
01/09/2026 14:45
29/08/2026 07:30
25/08/2026 14:45
22/08/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours Crewe Alexandra
Crewe Alexandra have generally come out ahead of The U's in their recent meetings.
From 24 match(es):
Crewe Alexandra: 11 win(s)
Colchester United: 6 win(s)
Drawn: 7
That trend is worth factoring into the Colchester United vs Crewe Alexandra prediction.
Form comparison Colchester United vs Crewe Alexandra
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Colchester United
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
W
D
|
1.4 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
L
D
|
0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.8 | 2 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.6 | 0.5 | 2.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 1.71 | 1.43 |
|
xGA
|
1.68 | 0.96 | 2.17 |
Away Team
Crewe Alexandra
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
D
W
W
|
1.8 |
| Home |
D
D
W
|
1.67 |
| Away |
D
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Goals | 1.6 | 2.33 | 0.5 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.33 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 0.6 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 60% | 33% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.59 | 1.55 | 1.65 |
|
xGA
|
1.63 | 1.88 | 1.26 |
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 vs Crewe Alexandra
Match: Colchester United vs Crewe Alexandra
Competition: EFL League Two
Date: Saturday, 12/09/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: JobServe Community Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Colchester United vs The Alex that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
1.25
League: 2.67
Both Teams to Score
25%
League: 56%
Over 1.5+
25%
League: 75%
Over 2.5+
25%
League: 50%
Cards
4.5
League: 4
Corners
12.5
League: 9.95
Home Team
Colchester United
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
W
D
|
1.4 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
L
D
|
0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.8 | 2 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.6 | 0.5 | 2.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 1.71 | 1.43 |
|
xGA
|
1.68 | 0.96 | 2.17 |
Away Team
Crewe Alexandra
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
D
W
W
|
1.8 |
| Home |
D
D
W
|
1.67 |
| Away |
D
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Goals | 1.6 | 2.33 | 0.5 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.33 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 0.6 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 60% | 33% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.59 | 1.55 | 1.65 |
|
xGA
|
1.63 | 1.88 | 1.26 |
Corners
9.2 / Match
+28% Corners / Match
Crewe Alexandra received +28% more corners than Colchester United in the EFL League Two
11.8 / Match
Swindon Town
(6)
Bristol Rovers
(2)
Rochdale
(5)
Oldham Athletic
(8)
Accrington Stanley
(4)(5)
York City
(9)
Walsall
(1)
Port Vale
(7)
Northampton Town
(11)
Crawley Town
Cards
0.8 / Match
+100% Cards / Match
Crewe Alexandra received +100% more cards than Colchester United in the EFL League Two
1.6 / Match
Swindon Town
(0)
Bristol Rovers
(1)
Rochdale
(1)
Oldham Athletic
(2)
Accrington Stanley
(0)(1)
York City
(0)
Walsall
(1)
Port Vale
(1)
Northampton Town
(4)
Crawley Town
Goals Scored
1.2 / Match
+20%
Colchester United is +20% better in terms of goals scored
1 / Match
Swindon Town
(1)
Bristol Rovers
(0)
Rochdale
(1)
Oldham Athletic
(2)
Accrington Stanley
(2)(1)
York City
(2)
Walsall
(0)
Port Vale
(1)
Northampton Town
(1)
Crawley Town
Goals Conceded
1.6 / Match
+63%
Colchester United condeded +63% more goals than Crewe Alexandra
0.6 / Match
Swindon Town
(3)
Bristol Rovers
(2)
Rochdale
(0)
Oldham Athletic
(1)
Accrington Stanley
(2)(1)
York City
(2)
Walsall
(0)
Port Vale
(0)
Northampton Town
(0)
Crawley Town
EFL League Two Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bristol Rovers
|
5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 2.4 |
| 2 |
Swindon Town
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 2 |
| 3 |
Walsall
|
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 4 |
Tranmere Rovers
|
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 5 |
Barnet
|
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 6 |
Fleetwood Town
|
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 7 |
Crewe Alexandra
|
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 8 |
York City
|
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 1.6 |
| 9 |
Cheltenham Town
|
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 1.6 |
| 10 |
Oldham Athletic
|
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1.4 |
| 11 |
Grimsby Town
|
5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 1.4 |
| 12 |
Colchester United
|
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 7 | 1.4 |
| 13 |
Northampton Town
|
5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1.2 |
| 14 |
Gillingham
|
5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1.2 |
| 15 |
Salford City
|
5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 6 | 1.2 |
| 16 |
Exeter City
|
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| 17 |
Chesterfield
|
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 5 | 1 |
| 18 |
Rotherham United
|
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 5 | 1 |
| 19 |
Accrington Stanley
|
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 5 | 1 |
| 20 |
Newport County
|
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 4 | 0.8 |
| 21 |
Crawley Town
|
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 4 | 0.8 |
| 22 |
Rochdale
|
5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 3 | 0.6 |
| 23 |
Shrewsbury Town
|
5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 3 | 0.6 |
| 24 |
Port Vale
|
5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 2 | 0.4 |
Odds
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