Colchester United

League Two - 2024/2025

Colchester United Playing Style Analysis

Colchester United employs a possession-heavy, methodical approach playing style in the League Two, earning an overall performance rating of 54.0/100. This tactical approach has been analyzed across 46 matches in the 2024/2025 season.

Key Tactical Strengths

Colchester United's primary strengths lie in possession play (77.4% percentile) . These metrics position them among the top performers in the League Two for these aspects of play.

Colchester United 2024/2025 Season Performance

In the 2024/2025 League Two season, Colchester United has been analyzed across 46 matches, providing comprehensive insights into their tactical approach and performance levels.

The team averages 1.16 expected goals (xG) per match, indicating their attacking threat level in the League Two.

With an average 51.3% ball possession, Colchester United demonstrates their preferred tempo and control style in matches.

Team Playing Style

Playing Style Analysis

Possession-heavy, methodical approach

Overall Performance Rating: 54.0/100

Key Strengths:

Possession Play (77.4%)

Team Performance Analytics

Season Overview

Games Analyzed 46

Avg xG per Game 1.16

Avg Possession 51.3%

Last 10 Games

Games Analyzed 10

Avg xG per Game 0.89

Avg Possession 50.0%

League Comparison

Expected Goals (xG)

1.16 vs 1.25

39%

↖ -6.8%

Non-Penalty xG

1.07 vs 1.17

44%

↖ -8.3%

Expected Goals on Target

1.16 vs 1.16

48%

↖ -0.1%

Goals per Game

1.4 vs 1.4

52%

↗ +0.2%

Total Shots

11.2 vs 11.6

39%

↖ -3.7%

Shots on Target

3.7 vs 3.8

35%

↖ -2.6%

Shots Inside Box

6.7 vs 7.1

39%

↖ -5.2%

Big Chances Created

1.6 vs 2.1

26%

↖ -22.9%

Big Chances Missed

1.2 vs 1.3

35%

↙ -12.9%

Assists

1.0 vs 1.0

39%

↖ -5.4%

Key Passes

7.8 vs 7.9

48%

↖ -1.0%

Possession %

51.3 vs 49.9

65%

↗ +2.6%

Total Passes

378 vs 359

83%

↗ +5.3%

Successful Passes

281 vs 255

83%

↗ +10.2%

Pass Accuracy %

73.0 vs 68.6

87%

↗ +6.5%

Long Passes

53.1 vs 56.3

22%

↖ -5.7%

Successful Long Passes

25.4 vs 25.2

61%

↗ +0.8%

Total Attacks

87.3 vs 97.2

↖ -10.2%

Dangerous Attacks

44.3 vs 46.2

35%

↖ -4.2%

Corners

4.8 vs 4.8

48%

↖ -0.7%

Total Crosses

15.9 vs 19.4

↖ -18.0%

Accurate Crosses

3.5 vs 4.4

↖ -20.3%

Successful Dribbles

7.0 vs 6.2

83%

↗ +12.3%

Tackles

16.7 vs 16.4

61%

↗ +1.7%

Interceptions

6.9 vs 7.9

22%

↖ -12.7%

Duels Won

59.8 vs 61.3

35%

↖ -2.4%

Fouls Committed

12.0 vs 11.6

70%

↘ +3.2%

Offsides

1.6 vs 1.8

26%

↙ -9.8%

Expected Goals Against

1.23 vs 1.24

52%

↙ -1.0%

Expected Goal Difference

-0.10 vs 0.01

39%

↖ -841.2%

Shooting Performance

-0.00 vs -0.08

87%

↗ -95.8%

Expected Goals Prevented

0.02 vs 0.04

48%

↖ -59.8%

Expected Goals (xG)

0.89 vs 1.25

L10

↖ -28.9%

Non-Penalty xG

0.81 vs 1.17

L10

↖ -31.0%

Expected Goals on Target

0.92 vs 1.16

L10

↖ -21.0%

Goals per Game

1.2 vs 1.4

L10

↖ -8.5%

Total Shots

9.1 vs 11.6

L10

↖ -21.6%

Shots on Target

3.0 vs 3.8

L10

↖ -21.8%

Shots Inside Box

4.6 vs 7.1

L10

↖ -35.3%

Big Chances Created

1.7 vs 2.1

L10

↖ -19.1%

Big Chances Missed

1.3 vs 1.3

L10

↘ +0.2%

Assists

0.9 vs 1.0

L10

↖ -14.7%

Key Passes

6.6 vs 7.9

L10

↖ -16.3%

Possession %

50.0 vs 49.9

L10

↗ +0.1%

Total Passes

383 vs 359

L10

↗ +6.7%

Successful Passes

288 vs 255

L10

↗ +13.1%

Pass Accuracy %

73.7 vs 68.6

L10

↗ +7.5%

Long Passes

66.6 vs 56.3

L10

↗ +18.3%

Successful Long Passes

24.1 vs 25.2

L10

↖ -4.3%

Total Attacks

84.9 vs 97.2

L10

↖ -12.7%

Dangerous Attacks

39.3 vs 46.2

L10

↖ -15.0%

Corners

4.1 vs 4.8

L10

↖ -14.9%

Total Crosses

11.7 vs 19.4

L10

↖ -39.7%

Accurate Crosses

2.5 vs 4.4

L10

↖ -43.4%

Successful Dribbles

8.5 vs 6.2

L10

↗ +37.2%

Tackles

18.1 vs 16.4

L10

↗ +10.3%

Interceptions

6.3 vs 7.9

L10

↖ -20.2%

Duels Won

59.1 vs 61.3

L10

↖ -3.5%

Fouls Committed

11.9 vs 11.6

L10

↘ +2.5%

Offsides

1.2 vs 1.8

L10

↙ -31.3%

Expected Goals Against

1.77 vs 1.24

L10

↘ +42.5%

Expected Goal Difference

-0.94 vs 0.01

L10

↖ -7173.7%

Shooting Performance

0.03 vs -0.08

L10

↗ -140.6%

Expected Goals Prevented

0.58 vs 0.04

L10

↗ +1345.1%

Next Fixture

No upcoming fixtures found.

Last 5 Results

03 May 2025

Colchester United 0 - 0 Barrow

26 Apr 2025

Salford City 4 - 1 Colchester United

21 Apr 2025

Doncaster Rovers 3 - 0 Colchester United

18 Apr 2025

Colchester United 0 - 0 Crewe Alexandra

12 Apr 2025

Newport County 0 - 2 Colchester United

Colchester United Frequently Asked Questions

What is Colchester United's playing style?

Colchester United employs a possession-heavy, methodical approach playing style in the League Two, with a performance rating of 54.0/100 based on comprehensive tactical analysis.

How many players are in Colchester United's squad?

Colchester United's current squad consists of 22 players across all positions in the 2024/2025 League Two season.

What are Colchester United's recent results?

Colchester United's most recent match was Colchester United 0-0 Barrow on May 03, 2025.

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