- Swindon form: Swindon Town have not lost in their last 5 League Two matches (Won 3, Drawn 2).
- Colchester form: Colchester United have won one, drawn one and lost three of their last five games.
- Swindon away form: Swindon Town have won two and drawn one of their last three away league games.
Holloway’s Swindon should have too much for Cowley’s Colchester
Colchester recent form
Colchester United were beaten 3-1 in their most recent home league game by Oldham Athletic and followed that up with a 1-0 win away to Tranmere Rovers last weekend. Danny Cowley has done a good job with the U’s since taking over at the beginning of January 2024 and they have been solid to beat, particularly at home.
Colchester have failed to win their last two home games, but their 20 home League Two fixtures overall have yielded eight wins, six draws and six defeats so far. Cowley’s men have scored 30 at home, and his pragmatic approach to the game has made them tough to break down, particularly when operating in transition and on set plays.
Swindon attacking threat
Aaron Drinan has been the Robins’ most reliable attacking source this season, with the Swindon striker having netted 20 goals in his 36 League Two appearances. However, Ian Holloway’s side can attack in numbers on the break and have pressed high up the pitch when needed since the veteran manager took over in October 2024.
Robins have a superior position, style and form
Swindon’s two most recent results were both 1-1 draws away to Fleetwood Town and Cambridge United and their solid home 2-1 win over Walsall prior to that. The Robins have won 11, drawn three and lost seven of their 21 away league fixtures and have a more solid position in 5th (74pts from 42 games) than the home team in 13th (57pts from 41).
The last meeting between these two was a 0-0 draw at the County Ground and in the last five, Swindon have won two, Colchester one and two draws have been recorded. With Holloway’s attack-minded Robins pressing high and passing the ball quickly from defense to attack, Swindon will test the home side’s discipline and organisation for the whole 90 minutes.
- Swindon are unbeaten in their last three away league encounters, but they have not managed a win in their last away match at Colchester United.
- Colchester have a little more attacking quality in midfield with Jack Payne providing some spark with 12 goals in 34 appearances, but Holloway’s men are coming off a strong streak and are the favorites for this game at 2.92, which is the selection here.
